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Why is Herman Miller so good?
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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 Time Life "Lobby" Chair - Caramel Leather - 1st Generation Model 675
By Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Decatur, GA
Time Life Lobby Chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, circa 1960. Rare 1st Gen fully restored in brand new Edelman All Grain "Butter" leather. Swivels with a fixed pitch/...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Early Noguchi Coffee Table by Herman Miller, First Production, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Herman Miller
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An early production Noguchi Coffee Table designed by Isamu Noguchi and manufactured by Herman Miller in the 1950s.
Introduced in 1947, the Noguchi Coffee Table is widely regarded ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Ash
2003 Herman Miller Eames Cherry & Tobacco Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in St. Louis, MO
An exceptional, highly sophisticated, and rarely specified mid-century modern design icon: the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman (Models 670 and 671), designed by the legendary duo Char...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set, Black Leather, 1960s USA
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Portland, OR
Iconic Eames lounge chair with ottoman. Model 670/671 in black leather and Brazilian rosewood.
Produced during the 1960s, this example retains its original labels underneath. It is i...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Tandem Sling Armchair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, c 1970
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This single 'Tandem' sling armchair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, is part of the iconic modular seating system originally introduced for airports and public spaces in the mid-20th century. The design reflects the Eameses’ ability to combine industrial efficiency with refined modernist aesthetics.
*NOTE, we have another one in a separate listing if you wish to create a pair of chairs.
The chair features a cast aluminum frame with a sculptural profile, supporting a suspended sling seat and back upholstered in black leatherette. The tailored upholstery is tensioned within the frame, creating a supportive yet flexible seating experience while maintaining a clean, architectural silhouette.
Originally conceived as part of a connected beam seating system, this example has been configured as an individual armchair, allowing it to function as a standalone piece in a variety of interior settings. The aluminum frame provides both durability and visual lightness, while the black upholstery offers a timeless and versatile palette.
The gently reclined back and integrated armrests contribute to the chair’s comfort, making it well-suited for use as a lounge chair, office chair, side chair, or accent chair. Its industrial origins also lend themselves well to interiors ranging from Mid-Century Modern and Modernist to Industrial and Contemporary environments.
The Eames Tandem...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Walnut Dining Chair Wood DCW by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1950s
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brussels, Brussels
An early and highly desirable DCW (Dining Chair Wood) by Charles & Ray Eames, manufactured by Herman Miller in the United States between 1950 and 1953.
Recognized as one of the defi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
