Nick Merrick, Hedrich Blessing/Herman Miller, by courtesy of New York Times

The Eames chair and ottoman in a "Component Blowup" installation, an "exploded" version of the chair that breaks down its parts and suspends them from wires in proper relation to one another. "The Eames Lounge Chair: An Icon of Modern Design" is on view through Sept. 3 at the Museum of Arts and Design

The 1956 Eames chair and ottoman, top, became a classic. Will the Zero chaise — on display this week with its designer, Nolen Niu, above — be in stores in 50 years?