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Herman Miller ESU: Eames Storage Units
This Product Literature, in the collection of The Henry Ford, contains information related to the Eames Storage Units (E. S. U. ) designed by Charles Eames. This brochure states how Eames Storage Units represented a frank and forthright answer to a permanent and basic furniture need. The pieces are attractive, durable cabinets, cases and desks that are modestly priced. The literature goes on to state that "the pieces are plated steel uprights supporting plastic-coated plywood shelves and s…
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Herman Miller Storage Unites designed by Charles Eames
This Product Literature, in the collection of The Henry Ford, contains information related to Storage Units and Desks designed by Charles Eames. The literature states that these products represent a frank and forthright answer to a permanent and basic furniture need: attractive, durable cabinets and cases that are modestly priced. Plated steel uprights support plastic-coated plywood shelves and stain resistant wood or plastic coated tops. Crossed metal struts or lacquered masonite panels …
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Herman Miller The Herman Miller Furniture Company Makers of Fine Furniture Zeeland, Michigan
This Product Literature, in the collection of The Henry Ford, contains information related to Herman Miller Product Number 3319 in the "Modern Series". This series was designed by Gilbert Rohde for the "Design for Living" house at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, A Century of Progress. The literature states: "This furniture, which emphasizes the beauty of the materials by simplicity of design, is of straight striped American Ash dyed grey with just a line of dark brown stained Mahogany on top…
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Herman Miller The Herman Miller Furniture Company Makers of Fine Furniture Zeeland, Michigan
This Product Literature, in the collection of The Henry Ford, contains information related to Herman Miller Product Number 3323 in the "Modern Series bedroom Group". This series was originally designed by Gilbert Rohde. The literature states: "This suite follows the lines of the smartest custom made furniture, chromium plated metal playing a prominent part in the design. The proportions are so light and graceful and the colors of the wood so delicate that the effect is unusually feminine …
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Herman Miller Office Furniture Newsletter
This Product Literature, in the collection of The Henry Ford, contains information related to the 1972 Chicago Showroom which unveiled newly designed Herman Miller office furniture. This literature explains the different office groups in detail. Accompanying the description are images of: A0381 MT/ST Table A0383 Magnetic belt Tray A0384 Tray - Rod Holder A0382 Magnetic Tape Cassette Tray EC 228, Eames Secretarial Chair CA 203 Tubular Seating High back Sled Chair CA 201 Tubular Seating High …
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Herman Miller Ergon Chairs
This Product Literature, in the collection of The Henry Ford, contains information related to the "Ergon Chair" designed by William Stumpf. The literature states: "The Ergon Chair has been designed according to the principles of Ergonomics and permits freedom of movement in all types of work situations. It creates a high degree of postural security and stimulation that motivates the user in task performances. It quickly and easily adjusts to fit a full range of body shapes and sizes. And…
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Herman Miller The Herman Miller Furniture Company; Zeeland Michigan Modern and Traditional, 1936
This Product Literature, in the collection of The Henry Ford, contains information related to Herman Miller Product Numbers 3322, 3426, 3432, 3439, 3454, 3548, 3630, 3665, 3681, 3770, and 5207. These products are original designs by Gilbert Rohde and were all part of the Herman Miller "Modern" line. The literature states: "The Modern is arranged in the order which one would naturally follow in planning a room; first taking care of the wall units, then the combination chairs, the important s…
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Herman Miller The Herman Miller Furniture Company Makers of Fine Furniture Zeeland, Michigan. Catalog, 1933
This Product Literature, in the collection of The Henry Ford, contains information related to Herman Miller Product Number 3317 in the "Modern Series. " This series was designed by Gilbert Rohde for the "Design for Living" house at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, A Century of Progress. The literature states: "The veneers used are Castano and Sequoia burl inlaid with English Harewood. The Castano and Sequoia burl are finished a rich brown and the Harewood a silver grey. The trimmings are …
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Herman Miller The Herman Miller Furniture Company Makers of Fine Furniture Zeeland, Michigan
This Product Literature, in the collection of The Henry Ford, contains information related to Herman Miller Product Number 2185 in the "Modern Series". The literature states: "The designer's well-balanced use of contrasting woods as a single motive is the outstanding characteristic of this group. The dark wood is Sucupiro from the forests of brazil. It has a deep rich grain and coloring. The light wood is English Sycamore with a very refined figure. " This product literature also inclu…
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Herman Miller The Herman Miller Furniture Company Makers of Fine Furniture Zeeland, Michigan
This Product Literature, in the collection of The Henry Ford, contains information related to Herman Miller Product Number 3305 in the 3305 "Modern Series". This series was designed by Gilbert Rohde. The literature states: "A pleasing combination of contrasting woods. The dark wood is select straight stripe American Walnut. The light wood is Maple Burl. You can select either the custom-made wood pulls or chromium handles. " This product literature also includes information relating t…
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Herman Miller The Herman Miller Furniture Company Makers of Fine Furniture Zeeland, Michigan
This Product Literature, in the collection of The Henry Ford, contains information related to Herman Miller Product Number 3321 in the 3321 "Modern Series". This series was designed by Gilbert Rohde. The literature states: "The wood is American Walnut, using a combination of three grains; straight stripe, burl, and butt. Finish: Natural grey brown. The pulls, legs and other structural parts are in polished and brush finished chromium plated metal. The design features the structural us…