In a quaint building near the Mission District in San Francisco, designer Mark Kapka bases his furniture design practice in results that bridge modern design with the healthcare industry. Partnering with Brandrud – a design team that collaborates with Herman Miller and other big name manufacturers – Kapka joined in the design of the Bloom Rocker of the Brandrud Collection for Nemschoff.

Bloom Rocker. Designed by Mark Kapka and the Brandrud Design Team. Manufactured by Nemschoff.

Plentiful Options and Green-Friendly Finishes Highlight Nemschoff’s Bloom Rocker Chair Design.

Using water-based adhesives on each of the upholstered components of the Bloom Rocker, it’s green-friendly nature is built into the core design of the chair. Besides that, you can add the option of zero VOC metal powder-coated finishes to bring out an even healthier, environmental side of the rocker to encourage its placement in high quality healthcare facilities. The inventive construction of the Brandrud team with Mark Kapka also came up with an engineered runners and a set of sled legs for smooth, safe rocking.

Designed specifically for the contract market’s healthcare industry, the spacing between the components of the the chair allow for easy cleaning, while the wood or laminate arm panels equip all who sit with a wide plank for each arm in a full, open or fold-away design. In spirited style and high quality material usage, the Bloom Rocker by Mark Kapka and Brandrud for Nemschoff lays out its comfort in full force, while also stepping it up with metal to metal connections and the option for a neck pillow, high or low back, and moisture barrier.

Whether it’s the 60+ year old manufacturer, the reputable Brandrud Design Team, or the San Francisco-based Kapka who may convince you they’ve got the Bloom Rocker perfected for the healthcare industry, it’s a triple threat of excellence behind this chair’s design that will leave you without any doubts.

About the Manufacturer: Nemschoff was founded in 1950 by Leonard Nemschoff, who is said to have lived by the principle that "people make the difference". This is value is at the core of the company philosophy and mission, they've become a leading healthcare furnishing manufacturer over the past 60+ years. Everything they design and make is known for quality and craftsmanship that is built on a platform of research and development.