Heron

Sculpted Comfort That Soars

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Mid‑Century Form, Modern Freedom

Heron’s sculptural stance and tailored cushions evoke mid-century elegance, yet it feels entirely at home in today’s luxe environments.

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The Heron, designed in 1955 by Ernest Race, blends a striking sculptural profile with luxurious, user-centred comfort. Its slim turned-steel legs support a subtly reclined shell that cradles the sitter, enhanced by loose head and seat cushions for a bespoke seating experience. Originally inspired by mid-century greats like Eames and Saarinen, Heron’s refined geometry and handcrafted upholstery techniques remain relevant today – testament to its enduring design integrity. Paired with an ottoman, it transforms lounges, libraries, and performance foyers into spaces of relaxation and reflection.

Features

Iconic Silhouette: Striking mid-century form with turned steel legs for visual lightness.
Tailored Comfort: Loose head and seat cushions offer ergonomic support and refined finish.
Artisanal Craft: Skilled upholstery techniques employed then and now uphold Race’s design legacy.
Customisable Palette: Choose steel-leg finishes in black or white, with endless fabric/leather options.
Ottoman Option: Unified lounge configuration complete with a matching footrest.

Product Specification

Bespoke Specification Fire testing available upon request
All Fabrics conform to BS 5852:2006 Clause 12. Ignition Source 5 (Crib 5): Medium Hazard
All Polyurethane Foams are: Combustion Modified High Resilience (CMHR)

Sustainability

Typically, seats are all FSC® approved, and contain 80%+ recycled steel content.
Race Furniture’s products can be disassembled with standard tools thereby allowing reuse, refurbishment, repair, and recycling of components.
For further guidance on our sustainability procedures and certifications please reference our Sustainability Manual.