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Herman Miller Eames Chaise
This Eames Chaise, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of six cushions which connect to each other and to the frame with zippers. The cushions are covered with original aucht black leather. Two loose small pillows are supplied with the unit. Frames are eggplant nylon coated aluminum with fiberthin stretched over the frame (which is black rubber stretched cushion support and black metal base frame) as the supportive member for the cushions. [SOURCE: 1968 Herman Miller Inc.…
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Herman Miller Sofa Compact
his Eames Sofa Compact, in the collections of The Henry Ford, has two detachable chrome plated legs that connect at their tops to form four legs. Folds flat for shipping. Medium density particle board supports for back cushioning. Zippered upholstered with black and white Girard check padded fabric and has two horizontally attached cushions. Upholstery is removable for cleaning. [Source: 1974 and 1955 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalogs] Price History: 1954: $328 (fabric…
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Herman Miller Molded Plywood Chair
According to the 1954 Herman Miller Trade Catalog, this is "America's most favorite modern chair. " It has a molded plywood seat and back with a burled ash veneer over the backrest. The frame, legs and glides are all metal. The electronically welded rubber shock mounts permit a slight flux to conform with changes in position. [Source: 1954 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog] Prior to The Henry Ford's acquirement of this chair, Herman Miller, Inc. acquired it from Hugh Depree, Herman …
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Herman Miller Eames Chaise
This Eames Chaise, in the collection of the Grand Rapids Art Museum, consists of six cushions which connect to each other and to the frame with zippers. The cushions are covered with original aucht black leather. The frames are eggplant nylon coated aluminum with fiberthin stretched over the frame (which is black rubber stretched cushion support and black metal base frame) as the supportive member for the cushions. [SOURCE: 1968 Herman Miller Inc. Trade Catalog. ] This piece is a su…
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Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
This Lounge Chair, in the collection of the Dallas Museum of Art, consists of a molded plywood shell which sits on a black pedestal base with five blades. The seat, arms, and back are padded and covered with black leather upholstery. The chair comes with a matching ottoman that is black and has for blades. The ottoman is also padded and covered with black leather upholstery. The base varies from standard specifications. Herman Miller Archive notes indicate: "Made of nontraditional mater…
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Herman Miller Sofa Compact
This Eames Sofa Compact, in the collections of the Dallas Museum of Art, has two detachable chrome plated legs that connect at their tops to form four legs. Folds flat for shipping. Medium density particle board supports for back cushioning. Zippered upholstered with tan and gray Girard padded fabric and has two horizontally attached cushions. Upholstery is removable for cleaning. [Source: 1974 and 1955 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalogs]Price History: 1954: $328 (fabric…
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Herman Miller Eames Chaise
This Eames Chaise, in the collection of the Dallas Museum of Art, consists of six cushions which connect to each other and to the frame with zippers. The cushions are covered with original aucht black leather. Two loose small pillows are supplied with the unit. Frames are eggplant nylon coated aluminum with fiberthin stretched over the frame (which is black rubber stretched cushion support and black metal base frame) as the supportive member for the cushions. [SOURCE: 1968 Herman M…
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Herman Miller Strut Table
This Table, in the collection of the Oakland Museum of California, consists of a wooden top laminated white. The base is made of bright zinc wire. Herman Miller Trade Name: Strut Table Product Number: LTR
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Herman Miller Eames Chaise
This Chaise Lounge, in the collection of the Oakland Museum of California, consists of six cushions which connect to each other and to the frame with zippers. The cushions are covered with black leather. Two loose small pillows are supplied with the unit. Frames are eggplant nylon coated aluminum with fiberthin stretched over the frame (which is black rubber stretched cushion support and black metal base frame) as the supportive member for the cushions. [SOURCE: 1968 Herman Miller …
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Herman Miller Soft Pad Sofa
This Sofa, in the collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, is constructed with a teak frame with support straps which sits on a polished cast aluminum base with black plastic glides. The sofa is completed with black leather padded upholstery on the back and seat cushions as well as the armrests. There is a Herman Miller Label attached which reads, "Made in Italy". This sofa was the last design of Eames manufactured by Herman Miller. Herman Miller Trade Name: Soft Pad Sofa Produ…
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Herman Miller Strut Table
This Occasional Table, in the collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, consists of a wooden square top on a chrome wire base. The top is laminate with white plastic. Herman Miller Trade Name: Strut Table Product Number: LTR
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Herman Miller Chadwick Modular Seating
Chadwick's Modular Seating is made of Urethane foam cushioning molded over plywood, steel, and molded polystyrene structure. The base is molded, black polystyrene. The molded polystyrene connector is then riveted to a steel bar. There are 3 interchangeable seats that can be formed to a custom design thanks to multiple seating arrangements in lounge seating height. The seating can be linked together in any combination with fastener-less connectors in custom layouts from straight line a…
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Herman Miller Pedestal Table
This Table, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a circular, white laminate plastic top with natural birch veneered edging. The top sits on a polished aluminum pedestal base with four blades. Herman Miller Trade Name: Pedestal Table Herman Miller Series: Occasional Tables Product Number: 5452
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Herman Miller Stool
This Stool, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, is constructed of walnut. Herman Miller Trade Name: Stool Herman Miller Series: Occasional Tables Product Number: 412
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Herman Miller Sofa Compact
This Eames Sofa Compact, in the collections of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, has two detachable chrome plated legs that connect at their tops to form four legs. Folds flat for shipping. Medium density particle board supports for back cushioning. Zippered upholstered with dark grey polynit padded fabric and has two horizontally attached cushions. Upholstery is removable for cleaning. [Source: 1974 and 1955 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalogs]Price History: 1954: $328 …
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Herman Miller Lounge Chair and Ottoman
This Lounge Chair, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a waxed rosewood veneerd which sits on a black aluminum pedestal base with five blades. The seat, arms, and back are padded and covered with black leather upholstery. The base varies from standard specifications. Herman Miller Archive notes indicate: "Made of nontraditional materials found in Australia, made by HM licensee. " Price History: Price varies with fabric from $146. 00 - $166. 00. Herman M…
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Herman Miller Perch ~ Adjustable Swivel
This Stool, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a padded black leather arm and backrest seat. The base is a black metal pedestal with arm rest support, foot ring and four blades in chrome plated metal. This piece is also known as a Propst Perch. Price History: 1964: $235 1989: $949/885 variation with upholstery. (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 70) Was still in production in 1989. Herman Miller Trade Name: Perch ~ Adjustable Swivel Herman Miller Series: Action Offic…
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Herman Miller Low back Armchair ~ Sled base ~ Side ~ Pull-Up
These Office Chairs, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of an arm-frame-base combination made of two chrome quadrangles with curved corners and a black metal back support that links the quadrangles behind the chair back. The seat and back are then covered with red and orange horizontal girard striped upholstery. These chairs are also known as 'Protzmann Tubular Chairs'. Price History: 1972: $68/96 variations with upholstery 1989: $519/774 variations with upholste…
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Herman Miller Strut Table
This occasional table, in the collections of The Henry Ford, is constructed with a wire strut base which can double as a stool. It is laminated white plastic. This helps make the table light, strong and handy for either the home or office. [Source: 1952 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog] Price History: 1952: $7. 25 Herman Miller Trade Name: Strut Table Product Number: LTR
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Herman Miller Molded Plywood Chair
These Molded Plywood Chairs, in the collection of the Dallas Historical Society, are known as "American's most favorite modern chair," according to the 1954 Herman Miller Trade Catalog. They also have a molded plywood seat and back that are coverd with an oak veneer. The frame, legs and glides are all metal. The electronically welded rubber shock mounts permit a slight flux to conform with changes in position. [Source: 1954 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog]Price History: 1947: $…