Design Within Reach
Also called DWR, Inc., MillerKnoll
An American modern design house and retailer known for authentic mid-century classics and contemporary furnishings.
Modern Classics, Built to Last
Founded in San Francisco in 1998 by Rob Forbes, Design Within Reach (DWR) made iconic modern furniture accessible directly to design lovers. Now part of MillerKnoll, the retailer partners with elite manufacturers in the United States and Europe to produce authentic, licensed pieces alongside original modern lines.
DWR is known for bringing masterworks by Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, and Florence Knoll into homes, alongside signature collections like the Theatre Sofa and Min Bed. Their furniture relies on architectural materials—cast aluminum bases, kiln-dried hardwood frames, full-aniline leathers, and precision joinery.
Spotting Authentic Pieces
Look for printed fabric tags bearing the lowercase or boxed DWR logo, underside metallic plaques, or co-branded labels alongside partners like Herman Miller or Knoll. Solid construction, heavy hardware, and precise stitching also confirm authenticity.
Because DWR works only with authorized production standards, pre-owned pieces hold their shape, structural integrity, and finish over decades of daily use.