So I've been searching for either a vintage lounge and ottoman or something more current. Of course I like the Eames lounge, and the aluminum group, but the ones I find either they are too expensive or in bad shape. I've considered Plycraft but the details are odd, and many of them are in bad shape as well. So that brings me to new. I really like the newish Herman Miller Setu task chair, and I've seen some affordable lounge and ottoman versions locally here and there and can't decide if it will look too "officy". I love the simplicity of the molde frame and no moving parts, and seems like a logical evolution of the Eames Aluminum Group lounge. But I'm not sure it will go well with a roomfull of vintage HM Nelson & Eames pieces?
If you have an opinion I'd love to hear it 🙂 
Not a fan.
Personally, I don't like it at all and don't think it will mix well. It's too biomorphic and awkward looking. As you stated of Plycraft, the details are odd on this chair as well. It lacks the refinement of the Aluminum Group pieces. The base is too thick in relation to the much thinner profiles of the seat, back and arms. Additionally, the curves of the chair do not make sense against the sharper angles of the base. Not sure which vintage Nelson and Eames pieces you have, but I think this thing will stick out like a sort thumb next to them. Just my opinion. Hope it helps.
Great insights Artsnot
Thanks, that about does it for me. I will have to pass and keep looking for a nice affordable AL Group lounge. There is just way too much going on in this one; you're right, it's unbalanced and the forms just don't flow together. I have a Nelson CSS (boxy) and a Eames AL group table w/4 DCM's. All simple and elegant, something the Setu is not. Thanks again for the help, sometimes my aesthetic judgement is clouded by a good deal!
Agree
It looks like a "contemporized" version of the Aluminum Group, and that is not a compliment. The glides look awfully tacky. I would suggest looking for something with simpler lines.
And yeah, it does look like a high-back office chair with an ottoman. The angle of the back (ignoring the silly curves) looks to be close to 90 degrees.
maybe with out that weird...
maybe with out that weird extra protruding lumbar support piece that looks like it might be made of plastic? or perhaps with a less bulky and more elegant base it would look better but with both of those it just seems like a cheap office piece.
I wouldn't put this anywhere near my living space. there is a reason why the furniture is expensive...because it is the best design combined with the best quality (:
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