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Why is Herman Miller so good?
Herman Miller is good due to its long history of producing high-quality and enduring designs. No other business of its kind did more than the Herman Miller Furniture Company to introduce modern design into American homes. Working with legendary designers such as Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson and Alexander Girard, the Zeeland, Michigan-based firm fostered some of the boldest expressions of what we now call mid-century modern style. In doing so, Herman Miller produced some of the most beautiful and iconic chairs, sofas, tables and other furniture ever. Some of the pieces the company produced are now emblems of 20th-century American design, including the Eames lounge chair and ottoman and George Nelson’s Marshmallow sofa and Coconut chair. Such instantly recognizable furnishings have become timeless staples of modernist decor. Shop a wide range of Herman Miller furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair Grey, Herman Miller Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Miami, FL
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair, made by Herman Miller 2020. Price is for one chair. 3 Chairs in total available.
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool, Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Miami, FL
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool by Herman Miller 2020. Price is for one stool. In total 6 stools available.
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Ivory Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous classic Eames chair and ottoman. Ivory leather with oiled walnut shells. Chair and ottoman both signed. No missing parts. Wood panels present well with even color and balanc...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Original George Nelson & Associates Cube Sofa
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller. The three-seater sofa with the original black leather upholstery with button tufting and elastic strapping set into an ebonized birch wo...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller Home Office Desk, 1946
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller Home Office desk, 1946, model 4658 Desk features flip-top compartment revealing small organizer, two doors concealing three fixed shelve...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

George Nelson Platform Slat Bench for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elevate your space with this timeless George Nelson Platform Slat Bench, a celebrated icon of mid-century modern design. Originally introduced in 1946, this minimalist masterpiece se...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

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