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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.
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Vintage Charles Eames Time Life Stool Model C in Walnut for Herman Miller 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Troy, MI
Original Time Life stool model C designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1960's example Sculptural stool or side table in solid turned walnut Acquired from original own...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller Coffee Table - Model 5756 - Walnut + Aluminum
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Decatur, GA
Scarce George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 5756 Cocktail Table in walnut and aluminum, circa 1950s. The juxtaposition of the hard lines and right angles of the aluminum base agains...
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum

'Soft Pad' Swivel / Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1984, Signed
By Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic early production collectors example, this brown leather swivel desk chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller is part of the iconic Soft Pad series, originally int...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Vanity Stool
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find George Nelson for Herman Miller vanity bench, newly reupholstered in mohair fabric. This example is in very good, clean and ready to ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Restored 1970s Eames Lounge 670 & Ottoman 671 in Brazilian Rosewood & Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Oakland, CA
Restored 1970s production Eames Lounge and ottoman (670 & 671) originally designed by the Eameses (Ray and Charles) and Don Albinson in 1956, constructed of Brazilian rosewood (D...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Chair in Black Leather by Herman Miller, 1981 USA
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Eames Time Life Chair in black leather for Herman Miller. Stamped JUN 1, 1981 on frame. Black leather is in good condition with wear as shown. Original 4 star base. Extremely...
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Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...

Materials

Aluminum

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