Contemporary Chairs Added to Bracken Library

Bracken Library’s first floor has taken on a bold look with the addition of 30 new upholstered arm chairs in the public seating areas. According to Dr. Arthur W. Hafner, Dean of University Libraries, “The new chairs are replacing some of Bracken’s long-time familiar blue oak chairs which have been a signature of Bracken

The new lounge chairs are manufactured by Sauder Education Company, Archbold, Ohio, as part of their Moment Series. The series provides the necessary durability for high volume seating experienced on Bracken’s first floor.

The chair’s design takes advantage of modular renewable construction so that components can be easily replaced on site if they become warn or damaged. Similarly, the chairs feature removable upholstery that facilitates easy cleaning, repair, or replacement. Seat cushions are made of crush-resistant high-quality foam that provides students and faculty with plush comfort. Each chair has English oak wood feet adding to the arm chair’s contemporary look.

These new arm chairs, along with the recently acquired outdoor furniture on Bracken’s north and south plazas, are part of the continuing transformation of the University Libraries to create an inviting, friendly, useful space for students and faculty — a destination for research, learning and friends.