Michael Graves Design for Pottery Barn

(PRESS RELEASE) Michael Graves Design, an iconic name in the world of design and known as the Most Accessible Design Brand, has partnered with Pottery Barn, the world’s largest digital-first, design-led, and sustainable home retailer, to introduce a groundbreaking accessible home collection. Launching on August 1, this collection will be available on potterybarn.com and in select stores, offering sophisticated and practical solutions for diverse audiences, from those aging in place, to individuals with permanent, situational, or temporary disabilities, to those who are planning for the future without compromise, and those who want their homes to be welcoming to everybody, all without sacrificing beautiful design.

Michael Graves Design is celebrated for its visionary approach to “Design for All,” a philosophy that champions accessibility without compromising elegance. Through successful partnerships with Stryker, CVS, and Pottery Barn, as well as via MichaelGravesDesign.com, Michael Graves Design has delivered on its promise of “Delight for All” by creating visually beautiful and physically accessible products that support Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

Drawing inspiration from the legacy of Michael Graves, the Michael Graves Design for Pottery Barn collection upholds this mission, maintaining independence without sacrificing style. The collection integrates innovative enhancements that prioritize safety and functionality while maintaining an aesthetic of refined beauty and quality. This collaboration transforms the concept of accessible living, enabling individuals to achieve independence with grace, dignity, and confidence.

The Michael Graves Design for Pottery Barn collection features touchpoints for safer mobility, as well as enhanced seating options, ensuring homes are both beautiful and safe. Essential for independent living, this collection provides peace of mind and comfort. The collection offers distinct styles allowing individuals to express their personal taste without compromise. A standout feature is the adjustable lounge seating, which can be customized by an inch and a half for ergonomic comfort and accessibility.

Michael Graves Design collaborated closely with Pottery Barn to research, test, and develop this accessible home furnishings collection. Leveraging ethnographic research conducted across various communities, including adults aging in place and individuals with disabilities, Michael Graves Design created prototypes then engaged a diverse pool of potential users for “Consumer Preference Testing.” Insights from this testing influenced accessible updates to some of Pottery Barn’s best-selling collections, as well as the development of new designs such as the Yardley and Bradford Armchairs by Michael Graves Design.

Donald Strum, President of Michael Graves Design, stated, “Design has the power to enrich all of our lives. This pioneering collaboration with Pottery Barn allows us to make beautiful and purposeful furniture available to everyone.”

Rob Van Varick, Chief Design Officer of Michael Graves Design, added, “Together with Pottery Barn, we are setting new consumer expectations with products that seamlessly blend safety with style, proving to the world that accessible design makes great business sense by broadening the total addressable market.”

Ben Wintner, Chief Executive Officer of Michael Graves Design revealed, “With a focus on Activities of Daily Living, our mission is to create moments of joy with products that are visually appealing, full of character and purpose, and that enhance people’s lives. Michael Graves Design is: The Most Accessible Design brand creating functional, accessible, and beautiful products for Every Body.”

Each product features unique, functional enhancements. Items from the new collection include:

Bed Frames by Michael Graves Design

• Integrated armrests and pull & roll side grips support sitting, standing and repositioning in bed
• A built-in bench provides a stable spot for dressing as well as extra storage to keep things clutter free

Nightstands by Michael Graves Design

• Raised edges prevent items from rolling off
• Integrated power strip inside drawer eliminates the need for bending over to reach outlets
• Built-in wire management and tube access provides easier, clutter free access to charge electronics or use a CPAP machine
• Large drawer storage accommodates items such as a CPAP machine for enhanced discretion
• Easy to use larger pulls for one handed drawer opening

Dressers by Michael Graves Design

• Front, side, and back grab rails keep items from rolling off, minimizing bending over, which reduces risk of falling
• Front and side grab rails also provide safety grip and support to facilitate “furniture surfing”
• Per the ADA, 9” ground clearance allows wheelchair users better clearance for their feet. Clearance also provides space for bin storage
• Easy to use larger pulls for one handed drawer opening

Dresser Seats by Michael Graves Design

• Coordinated bench for dresser provides convenient seating for dressing
• Integrated storage enhances functional appeal
• Also great on its own in entryways for safely and comfortably putting on and taking off shoes

Yardley & Bradford Armchair by Michael Graves Design

• Optimized foam density, seat height, seat depth, armrest height and extension touchpoints enable a more supported position to get in and out of chair
• Attachable foot risers to choose the height that is right for you (*Bradford chair only)
• Rear grab rail provides a safe grip for balance (*Bradford chair only)

The Michael Graves Design for Pottery Barn inaugural collection will be available for purchase on potterybarn.com/MichaelGravesDesign starting August 1, and in select stores soon thereafter.

About Michael Graves Design

Michael Graves Design, known as the Most Accessible Design Brand, creates moments of joy with products that are visually appealing, full of character and purpose, and that enhance people’s lives. Michael Graves Design transformed retailing by establishing the Design for All strategy, credited with raising America’s expectation for good design. Today, Michael Graves Design is focused on enhancing all people’s lives, regardless of age or physical ability, by designing products that are visually beautiful and physically accessible. We call it Delight for All. Employing the power of design, Fast Company has named Michael Graves Design one of “The world’s top 10 most innovative companies.”
For more information, visit MichaelGravesDesign.com, IG: @michaelgravesdesign or email hello@michaelgravesdesign.com.