Herman Miller Furniture
American
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, iconic and, one can even say, noblest chairs, sofas, tables and other furniture ever.
Founded in 1923, Herman Miller was originally known for grand historicist bedroom suites: heavily ornamented wood furniture that appealed to a high-minded, wealthier clientele. The company — named for its chief financial backer — began to suffer in the early 1930s as the Great Depression hit, and D.J. De Pree, the company’s CEO, feared bankruptcy. In 1932, aid came in the form of Gilbert Rohde, a self-taught furniture designer who had traveled widely in Europe, absorbing details of the Art Deco movement and other modernist influences. After persuading De Pree that the growing middle class required smaller, lighter household furnishings, Rohde set a new course for Herman Miller, creating sleek chairs, tables and cabinetry that were the essence of the Streamline Moderne style.
Rohde died suddenly in 1944. The following year, De Pree turned to George Nelson, an architect who had written widely about modern furniture design. Under Nelson’s leadership, Herman Miller would embrace new technologies and materials and audacious biomorphic forms.
Some of the pieces the company produced are now emblems of 20th century American design, including the Eames lounge chair and ottoman and Nelson’s Marshmallow sofa and Coconut chair. Such instantly recognizable furnishings have become timeless — staples of a modernist décor; striking, offbeat notes in traditional environments.
Find a range of vintage Herman Miller office chairs, desks, coffee tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Herman Miller
Charles and Ray Eames DKR-2 Wire Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DKR-2 chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, also referred to as the bikini chair features a white Naugahyde seat cushion and seat back resembling a bikini. The chair has ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller Circular White Laminate Lazy Susan Dining Table
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century circular dining table with a white laminate top featuring a central lazy susan circular section that rotates, resting on a white powder coated metal pedestal bas...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ray Wilkes Solid Walnut Coffee Table for Herman Miller 1975
By Herman Miller, Ray Wilkes
Located in Chicago, IL
Ray Wilkes Solid Walnut Coffee Table for Herman Miller 1975
Solid walnut planks joined together with a natural oil finish, solid bent metal collapsible metal legs.
Dimensions:
14½" h...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Eames Molded Plastic Armchairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of Herman Miller produced original Eames Molded Shell Chair in a durable, 100 percent recyclable polypropylene. The subtle matte texture of the re-engineered plastic shell maint...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Chrome
$1,095 / set
Walnut Side Table with Planters by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dorchester, MA
George Nelson designed this uniquely functional side table, model 4745, for Herman Miller. Constructed of walnut with ebonized block legs, it houses two square copper planting boxes...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Copper, Chrome
Charles Eames for Herman Miller DSX Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Garnerville, NY
Charles Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass DSX shell chair. Circa 1970. Retains all it's plastic glides. Shock mounts are in good condition with no visible drying or cracking. Struct...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Early Oak LCM Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dorchester, MA
This early 1950s Herman Miller production of Charles and Ray Eames's classic bent plywood LCM chair, in oak and chrome, has all the original parts and is in very good vintage condition.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Gilbert Rohde Paldao Cabinet for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Hanover, MA
Gilbert Rohde designed this chest for Herman Miller as part of his 1941 Paldao Line of streamline modernist and modular furniture in exotic veneer. This is model no. 4103, two-door cabinet with distinctively incised large round pulls, interior fitted with two adjustable shelves behind the left door and five pull-out drawers behind the right door, fronts finished in black enamel. The case top and sides are Paldao wood; the doors are in highly figured burl Acacia. The finish is called "Beaver" which is natural color, no stain, satin varnish. The back is numbered "4130." All of Rohde's designs for Herman Miller are marked with a 4-digit number; the first two numbers indicate the year, and the second two numbers indicate the individual piece. Newly refinished and ready to place in your home.
The Herman Miller Furniture Company was devoted to manufacturing period reproduction furniture until Pioneer industrial designer Gilbert Rohde walked into their Grand Rapids showroom in 1930. A devout modernist, Rohde convinced D.J. De Pree to focus on modern furniture throughout the 1930s, and to produce exclusively modern furniture by the time Rohde died in 1944.
Work by the pioneering American industrial and furniture designer, Gilbert Rohde, is notable for its thoroughly modern, informal, and multifunctional qualities. Rohde’s ability to create appealing modernist furnishings for middle-class homes, while also devising merchandising strategies to sell these goods, places him within a unique framework in American design history. Born and raised in New York, Rohde was the son of a cabinetmaker. He attended New York City public schools and his post-high school education included courses at the Art Students League and the Grand Central School of Art. Rohde’s visit to Europe in the spring and summer of 1927 (with later trips in 1931 and 1937) to see the Bauhaus in Dessau and the French modernist design that debuted in the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris, profoundly inspired his concept of design and the role it should play in daily life. The French Art Deco and German rationalist styles he saw in Europe influenced the furniture he designed from the late 1920s into the 1940s, pieces he created to suit a rapidly changing American lifestyle.
In addition to his work for Herman Miller Inc., Rohde also designed for several other furniture firms, including Thonet, Troy Sunshade, and Heywood-Wakefield. What set Rohde apart from his contemporaries was his all-encompassing understanding of the furniture industry, from design and production to marketing and showroom display.[1] During his time with Herman Miller Inc. (1932-1944), Rohde set the standard for collaborative efforts between designers and furniture firms, with George Nelson and Charles and Ray Eames later...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$3,900 Sale Price
25% Off
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Walnut & Steel Conference Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Segmented Walnut & Steel Counter Height Table With Rectangular Top On Twin Supports
Stamped to the underside of the table with Herman Miller au...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Steel
$2,270 Sale Price
40% Off
2009 Herman Miller Eames Segmented Conference Table in Walnut 8 Ft.
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Segmented Conference Table, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1964. This piece was produced in 2009. It features an oval table top made of wa...
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Early 2000s American Modern Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
C. 1980s Herman Miller Eames Oval Segmented ET151 Conference Table 42 x 72
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Segmented Conference Dining Table, Model ET151, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1964. These pieces date to the 1980s. The listed price incl...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Steel
George Nelson Thin Edge Group Double Dresser, Walnut, Herman Miller, 2017, USA.
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson thin edge double dresser, chest, Walnut, Herman Miller.
In 1944, Life magazine published an extensive article detailing the “Storage Wall”, George Nelson’s novel archi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
$7,952 Sale Price
20% Off
Aluminum Group Task Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Original green upholstery. We have eight available
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Metal
Classic Modernist Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Lounge Chair, Zenith
By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
First generation, circa 1950 Charles and Ray Eames. Museum quality, sea foam green arm shell lounge chair made by Zenith Plastic Co./ Herman Miller. Features amazing exposed fibers, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Zinc
Pair of Barstools Designed by Eames for Herman Miller with Blue Velvet Covers
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of rare barstools designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller circa 1970s, the navy blue velvet seat cover shows light wear and light stains as shown on the pics but has ni...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,050 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Restored 1960's Herman Miller No1 Hardwood Eames Lounge Armchair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale extremely rare and important lightly restored, original, Herman Miller No1 1960's black leather and Rosewood lounge armchair and ottoman
This is...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
2015 Herman Miller Stacking Eames Plastic Dining Shell Chairs in White 10x Avail
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames DSS Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1950s. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2015. The listed price i...
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2010s American Modern Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Steel
1971 Ultra Rare Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Zebrawood, Model 670 and 671
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a massively unusual Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair in Zebrawood, accompanied by a complimentary period-correct Eames Ottoman in Rosewood. Models 670 and 671 were initially ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Environmental Enrichment Panel by Alexander Girard for Herman Miller "GEOMETRY"
By Alexander Girard, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Environmental Enrichment Panel by Alexander Girard for Herman Miller "GEOMETRY" Re-relesed in 2000s,, This panel has been dis-continued,, No longer being produced,, Great original condition. Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en route from Buffalo NY
Girard Environmental Enrichment...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Metal
Dining or Desk Chair by Ernest Farmer for George Nelson and Associates
By Ernest Farmer, Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Littleton, CO
A rare birch dining or desk chair by Ernest Farmer of George Nelson and Associates for Herman Miller.
Professional reupholstery available at pass-thro...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
$660 Sale Price
20% Off
George Nelson for Herman Miller "Marshmallow" Sofa
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Astoria, NY
George Nelson and Associates for Herman Miller "Marshmallow" Sofa, originally designed 1956, this example 2012, eighteen black leather upholstered cushions on a steel and black ename...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Chair LAX on X Base
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Gorgeous early Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass chair LAX (Low Armchair on X Base) having large shock mounts and flat edge shell. All origina...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Iron
Herman Miller Eames Elephant Hide Grey DSR Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames DSR fiberglass chair on Eiffel base in elephant hide grey. Chair dates to 1961. Base has excellent patina and new glides. No s...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Steel
$1,250 / item
Eames Herman Miller LAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair X Base Zenith Rope Edge
By Herman Miller, Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome example of the Charles and Ray Eames LAX molded fiberglass arm shell chair for Herman Miller in one of the original colors, lemon yellow. This is an early chair made by Zenit...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Metal
George Nelson, Rare Coffee Table, Walnut, USA, 1946
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in High Point, NC
A very rare modular walnut coffee table, Model 4651, designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller in 1946.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Stunning Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Rosewood Dressing Table, Poof and Mirror
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning and quite rare Gilbert Rohde Art Deco rosewood dressing table, pouf and mirror, purchased recently from an amazing estate, folks originally purchased new from Herman Miller ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Eames Herman Miller Blue Gray Leather Office Lounge Chair - 2 Available
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Lounge Chair originally designed in 1958 as part of the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in 2005. The unique aluminum ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
$1,980 Sale Price / item
20% Off
2007 Herman Milles Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs in Green Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples date to 2007. Th...
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Early 2000s American Modern Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Restored Pair of 1960 Herman Miller No1 Hardwood Eames Lounge Armchairs Ottomans
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer extremely rare and important pair of fully restored, original, Herman Miller No1 & Herman Miller Hillie circa 1958-1960 black leather and Rosewood lounge armchairs and ottomans
These are pretty much the most iconic and well known armchair and ottoman ever made, exhibited countless times, displayed in the V&A, Metropolitan Museum of Art, winners of countless awards these are the simply put the finest suite around
They have been on a journey, I’ve had all pieces stripped to the bare shells, the frames have been washed back and traditionally French polished, the leather all restored and hand dyed the original nero black, they are the finest example pair anywhere in the world today
One suite has the black Herman Miller No1 label, the other, the earlier redish Herman Miller Hillie label
Condition wise, the restoration has been done in such a way to keep all the original charm and patina but make them gallery ready, they will have age and use related patina marks here and there but mostly they are in very fine order
Dimensions armchairs
Height:- 80.5cm
Width:- 85cm
Depth:- 86.5cm
Seat height:- 41cm
Dimensions ottomans
Height:- 42cm
Width:- 65.5cm
Depth:- 53.5cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point,
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The Eames Lounge Chair and ottoman are furnishings made of molded plywood and leather, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller furniture company. They are officially titled Eames Lounge ( 670 ) and Ottoman ( 671 ) and were released in 1956 after years of development by designers. It was the first chair that the Eameses designed for a high-end market. Examples of these furnishings are part of the permanent collection of New York's Museum of Modern Art.
Design
Charles and Ray Eames sought to develop furniture that could be mass-produced and affordable, with the exception of the Eames Lounge Chair. This luxury item was inspired by the traditional English club chair. The Eames Lounge Chair is an icon of Modern style design, although when it was first made, Ray Eames remarked in a letter to Charles that the chair looked "comfortable and un-designy". Charles's vision was for a chair with "the warm, receptive look of a well-used first baseman's mitt." The chair is composed of three curved plywood shells covered with veneer: the headrest, the backrest and the seat. The layers are glued together and shaped under heat and pressure. The shells and the seat cushions are essentially of the same shape, and composed of two curved forms interlocking to form a solid mass. The chair back and headrest are identical in proportion, as are the seat and the ottoman.
The products have changed in various ways over time. Beginning in 1956 and running through the very early 1990s, the shells were made up of five thin layers of plywood which were covered by a veneer of Brazilian rosewood. The use of Brazilian rosewood was discontinued in the early 1990s, and current production since then consists of seven layers of plywood covered by finishing veneers of cherry, walnut, palisander rosewood (a sustainably grown wood with similar grain patterns to the original Brazilian versions), and other finishes. Small changes include the sets of spacers between the aluminum spines and the wood panels, originally of rubber, later hard plastic washers, and the number of screws securing the armrests, originally three, changed to two in second-series models, while the "domes of silence" (glides/feet) on the chair base originally had thinner screws attaching them to the aluminum base than those on later chairs, and the zipper around the cushions, either brown or black on early models, was later black only. Further, early ottomans had removable rubber slide-on feet with metal glides, and early labels are of oblong foil.
History
The Eames Lounge Chair first...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$39,236 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1964 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood and White Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, model 670 and 671, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1956. This set dates to 1964, per its label. The shells ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Omni Wall Unit - 4 Bay
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller mid-century walnut omni wall unit - 4 bay
This wall unit measures: 129.5 wide x 18 deep x 95 inches high.
All piec...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Metal
1950s George Nelson No. 4000 Series Three Drawer Steel Frame Dresser
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Steel Frame No 4000 Series Dresser, initially designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1954. Its model number is 4013. It features a frame of white powder-coated bent...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Desk with Return
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Desk with Return
This desk measures: 65 wide x 84.5 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 27.75 inches
All pieces of furnitur...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Metal
An Original Herman Miller Modular Seating In Blue Wool by Don Chadwick 1970s USA
By Don Chadwick, Herman Miller
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Original Don Chadwick for Herman Miller Chadwick Modular Seating
Comprising of Four Separate Modular Seating Chairs In Original Blue Wool Upholstery Designed 1970's United States
...
Category
1970s American Streamlined Moderne Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Wool, Foam
Vintage Herman Miller Aeron Office Desk Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Herman Miller Aeron Office Desk Chair. Featuring lumbar support, polished aluminum, tuxedo pellicle, and black leathe...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Brown Eames for Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We have eleven original 1960s Eames fiberglass shell chairs with original H bases. Narrow mount. Lovely rich brown color. These have their original finish and are gorgeous, gleaming,...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chairs by Herman Miller Purple
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Highland, IN
The design of the Aluminum group chairs came from Girard's lament to Charles Eames that there was no well designed outdoor furniture when he was working with Eero Saarinen on the cre...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair George Nelson Herman Miller 5-Drawer Chests + Door Primavera Basic Series
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare pair of cabinets or chests made by Herman Miller in the early 1950s and designed by American design icon George Nelson. Each cabinet features primavera construction, a form of b...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
MCM Eames Herman Miller Natural Oak 60" Round Top Tables Black Universal Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern Eames for Herman Miller 60” round tables comprised of light natural oak wood veneer tops, black universal bases, an...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1958 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Brazilian Rosewood
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, models 670 and 671, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1956. This set dates to ca. 1958. The shells on this se...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1962 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames DSR Fiberglass Dining Side Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames DSR Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1951 for Herman Miller. These particular examples date to 1962. These chairs feature molded fiberglass she...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Steel
1962 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Brazilian Rosewood
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, models 670 and 671, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1956. This set dates to 1962. The shells on this set ar...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Slatted Bench George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Slat platform bench designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, marked underneath.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Birch
"La Fonda" Marble Top Coffee Table by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous "La Fonda" coffee table designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller with original Botticinno marble top and polished aluminum base, circa 1970s. This rare table wa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
$1,980 Sale Price
20% Off
American mid-century modern wood laminate desk George Nelson Herman Miller 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in MIlano, IT
American mid-century modern wood laminate desk George Nelson Herman Miller 1960s
Desk or writing desk in wood and metal. The top is in white laminate, with a smaller upper top suppor...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Metal
Herman Miller Eames PSCC Swivel Desk Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Light yellow fiberglass shell desk chair by Herman Miller. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames. Model PSCC, with swivel base and casters. In good workin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Early Production George Nelson / Herman Miller Modular Steel Frame Sofa
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Production George Nelson / Herman Miller Modular Steel Frame Sofa,, Professionally reupholstered. Stunning gray wool fabric. Retains origi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Metal
Charles Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
Charles and Ray Eames 'Aluminum Group' lounge chair model EA124 and ottoman model EA125.
This is an early production one-owner example that has been very well ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller for ICF
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Lobby Desk Chair ES104 by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Antwerp, BE
Eames executive chair ES-104, also known as the Time-Life chair, an iconic piece of mid-century design by Charles and Ray Eames. This chair was originally crafted for the executive f...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1st Generation Eames RKR Wire Mesh Rocker by Herman Miller 1951
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
Charles and Ray Eames designed their fiberglass and wire chairs to be fitted with a wide variety of bases to offer a range of heights, uses, and aesthetics. One of the most desirable today is the rocker. This rare early example of the RKR dates from the first few months of production as evidenced by the base which has supporting struts that extend from the front legs all the way to the back, crossing under the seat.
The Eames RKR...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Steel
$900 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of George Nelson Bookcases for Herman Miller in Walnut, 1950
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-century modern bookcases designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, crafted circa 1950.
Rich walnut cabinets with square steel legs
Vibrant orange shelves, professionally refin...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Steel
1950s Original Isamu Noguchi IN-50 Coffee Table for Herman Miller in Birch
By Isamu Noguchi, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Noguchi Coffee Table, Model IN-50, initially designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1944. This example hails from the 1950s and was produced by Herman Miller. The design features a t...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Glass, Birch, Paint
C. 1990 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Rosewood w/ Cushion
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, models 670 and 671, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1956. This set dates to circa 1990 and has Brazilian rosewood shells. The...
Category
1990s American Modern Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
2019 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Leather w/ Pneumatic
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair, Model EA437, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These are newer examples, dating to...
Category
2010s American Modern Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1990s ES 108 Three Seat Sofa by Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller in Walnut
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an ES-108 Three-Seat Walnut Sofa, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1984. This example dates to the 1990s. Its design consists of a solid alumi...
Category
1990s American Modern Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Herman Miller Molded Plywood Magazine Rack Coffee Table
By Herman Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller molded plywood bent tube legs coffee table with substantial magazine rack bookcase by Herman Miller.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 "La Fonda" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 4 classic chairs the "La Fonda" designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1961 for the La Fonda del Sol restaurant in New York and produced by Herman Miller.
All the chairs are ori...
Category
1960s Virgin Islands Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Metal
2016 Swoop Lounge Chair by Brain Kane for Herman Miller in Salt & Pepper Fabric
By Brian Kane, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Swoop Plywood Lounge Chair, designed by Brian Kane for Herman Miller in 2010. The listed price includes one chair, and we have several chairs available for purchase. Their ...
Category
2010s American Modern Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage LCM Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, c. 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Bristol, GB
Mid-Century Lounge Chair
An iconic design by the legendary American husband and wife team.
An early Herman Miller example.
Ebonised ply on a chrome base.
In original condition, i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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Herman Miller furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Herman Miller furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Herman Miller were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Charles and Ray Eames, Edward Wormley, and Milo Baughman. Prices for Herman Miller furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,800 and can go as high as $9,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,450.
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- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell what model your Herman Miller is, look for the manufacturer's label, usually found in an inconspicuous area. You'll see the brand name and a number on the tag. The first three characters of this number represent your piece's style number. By cross-referencing them with information published on trusted online resources, you can determine which model your furniture is. Shop a wide variety of Herman Miller furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if your Herman Miller chair is real, look for the legendary manufacturer’s specific logomarks on the product (these logomarks can be found on the company’s official website). There is also the manufacturing label, which is usually found under the seat. All of the classic Herman Miller designs are paired with a certificate of authenticity. Some designs may also have a medallion attached to certify their authenticity. You can then check trusted online resources to determine if the information on the label is correct for the style of chair. Because there are many convincing reproductions out there, you may also wish to have a certified appraiser assist you with the authentication process. Shop a collection of authentic Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The style of furniture associated with Herman Miller is mid-century modern. While the manufacturer originally produced bedroom sets in traditional styles, the company eventually changed course, and no other business of its kind did more than Herman Miller to introduce mid-century 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. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Herman Miller furniture.
- Is Herman Miller made in China?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Whether Herman Miller is made in China depends on the piece. The furniture maker operates two factories in Ningbo, China (and has manufacturing hubs elsewhere). However, many of its pieces come from its American factory, which is based in Zeeland, Michigan. Shop a large selection of Herman Miller furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Why is Herman Miller so good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Herman 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.
- Who is Herman Miller?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Although many modern furnishings bear his name, Herman Miller is not a furniture designer. It is the name of a manufacturer — the business was originally called the Michigan Star Furniture Company and produced bedroom sets in traditional styles. When the company's general manager D.J. De Pree purchased the manufacturer in 1923 with his father-in-law's help, he showed his gratitude by renaming it after his benefactor: Herman Miller. Today, the firm is best known for iconic mid-century modern furniture designed by the likes of George Nelson, Ray and Charles Eames, and others. Herman Miller chairs, tables, storage cabinets and more helped usher in a new era of design characterized by sleek lines, bold colors and luxurious materials.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Herman Miller is the official retailer and manufacturer of the iconic Eames lounge chairs. Inspired by 19th-century English club chairs, interior design enthusiasts highly covet the distinctive-shaped Eames chair. Shop a collection of vintage Eames chairs and other goods from Herman Miller on 1stDibs.
- What is a Herman Miller chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024A Herman Miller chair is a chair produced by the American furniture company Herman Miller.
The firm is best known today for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, which includes a range of armchairs, office chairs and other seating. Vintage Herman Miller chairs such as the Eames lounge chair, the Coconut chair and the Eames Executive chair are widely celebrated by design enthusiasts all over the world, while the Aeron chair, which was created by ergonomics pioneers Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick in the 1990s, is the quintessential computer chair and a best seller.
Shop a collection of Herman Miller chairs and other mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs. - Does Herman Miller own Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the noted furniture brand Herman Miller acquired Knoll in 2021 and announced a new name, MillerKnoll. The new name is meant to take advantage of the long history and reputation that each brand brings to the table and to introduce a new, stronger joint effort to the public. Shop a collection of Herman Miller and Knoll furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The Herman Miller headquarters is located in Zeeland, Michigan. It opened in 1905 as the Star Furniture Company. The public company's stock trades on the NASDAQ exchange under the initials MLKN. On 1stDibs, you can find a selection of Herman Miller furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022PostureFit from Herman Miller is a kit available as an accessory for Aeron chairs and stools. Its purpose is to provide extra support at the base of the spine to help encourage better posture. The kit doesn't fit all Aeron chairs, making it important that you carefully read the information about compatible models before making a purchase. Shop a range of Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To clean a Herman Miller Aeron chair, follow the specific directions provided by the company. Generally, you can use a soft cloth moistened with water and mild dish soap to wipe off the arms, base and frame. Use a vacuum cleaner with a hose attachment to remove debris from the upholstery. Shop a range of Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to adjust a Herman Miller chair depends on the model. Over the years, the company's furniture has employed many different mechanisms. Current styles of their well-known Aeron chair have a lever on the right for adjusting the seat height and one on the left that controls the seat tilt. A separate lever allows you to raise and lower the arms. You'll find a collection of Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to replace Herman Miller casters depends on the chair. In most cases, you will need a pipe wrench and an Allen wrench to remove the current casters, and a mallet and a lubricant to install the new wheels. Follow the replacement instructions provided by Herman Miller to ensure best results. Find a selection of Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Where Herman Miller furniture is made depends on the piece. Up until 2007, a factory in Zeeland, Michigan, produced nearly all of the company's furniture. In 2007, the company acquired a factory in Ningbo, China, and in the early 2010s, they established a manufacturing location in the United Kingdom. On 1stDibs, you can find a selection of Herman Miller furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The best Herman Miller chair is going to vary by owner. There have been many revered chairs and other seating manufactured by the legendary American furniture company over the years. Chairs by Herman Miller are often alluring in appearance, comfortable, and long-lasting. 1stDibs offers a variety of vintage and new Herman Miller chairs that are contemporary in design and durable.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Normally, Herman Miller has two sales each year. The first takes place in the spring, and the second is usually in the fall around the start of shopping for the holiday season. Year-round, other online platforms may offer discounts on Herman Miller. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Herman Miller furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024Yes, there are fake Herman Miller chairs. Because of the brand's popularity, some unscrupulous manufacturers create replicas and try to pass them off as authentic Herman Miller pieces. Others simply borrow elements of the style, producing chairs that look very similar. To identify a real Herman Miller chair, look for a label or medallion that shows the brand's logo or name in the correct font. Normally, the manufacturer’s mark can be found under the seat.
On 1stDibs, shop a collection of authentic Herman Miller chairs. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024You can tell what Herman Miller chair you have by using the model number. To find it, look under the seat for the brand tag and locate the number on it. The first three digits are your chair's model number. Research these digits using trusted online resources to learn more about your piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Herman Miller chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022An easy way to identify a Herman Miller chair is to examine the underside of the seat. Many pieces feature a label or medallion that bears the brand name in the correct font or the logo. In addition, Herman Miller chairs come with a certificate of authenticity. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Herman Miller chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The way to adjust a Herman Miller Aeron chair depends on which part you wish to reposition. To raise or lower the seat, use the paddle-shaped lever found on the right side of the chair. Reach for the lever on the left side to tilt the seat. A lever on the base of the arms controls the arm height, and you can modify the arm angle by pivoting the arm pad. You'll find a selection of Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
- Does Herman Miller make clocks?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Herman Miller makes clocks. Founded in 1927, the Herman Miller Clock Company specialized in traditional clock design. Today, Herman Miller is known for their mid-century and contemporary style clocks. Browse a selection of Herman Miller’s clocks and furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Herman Miller actually has two sales each year rather than one annual sale. The specific dates of the sales vary. However, most years, the sales take place once in the spring and once in the fall. You may find Herman Miller available for discounted prices on other online platforms year-round. Find a collection of Herman Miller furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, the Herman Miller Aeron chair is very comfortable. The chair has many points of adjustability to help ensure comfort. You can tilt, raise and lower the seat height and adjust the tilt and height of the arms.
Manufactured by iconic mid-century brand Herman Miller and codesigned by ergonomics pioneers Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick in 1994, the Aeron is known for its high quality and fully customizable seat height and depth, arms and recline. It's available in three sizes: A, B and C. According to the company, A, with roughly 17 inches between the arms, is ideal for people under five foot four and under 150 pounds; C, with 20.5 inches between the arms, is for those taller than six foot three and weighing up to 300 pounds; while B suits everyone in between. Of course, the right choice comes down to personal preference.
Find Aeron chairs and other Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Herman Miller chairs are so good for a few reasons. Working with legendary designers such as Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson and Alexander Girard, the Zeeland, Michigan-based Herman Miller Furniture Company fostered some of the boldest expressions of what we now call mid-century modern style. Many online reviewers praise how adjustable the maker's desk chairs are, reporting that they are able to fine-tune the position of many parts of the chairs to ensure their comfort. In addition, people point to the quality of both the materials and the construction and state that the chairs hold up to the effects of daily use in home offices and professional workplaces. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Herman Miller chairs.
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