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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 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 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. 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 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 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 Eames Upholstered Chair
These Side Chairs, in the collection of The Henry Ford, are made of a black and white girard check padded upholstery (nilo 95) with black vinyl edge and white plastic backs that covers the seat and back rest. The base consists of a frame and four legs made of polished chrome plate and white nylon glides. black rubber mounts are attached to the frame as well. These pieces are also referred to as Eames One Twenty Seven Chairs. Price History: 1970: $31. 00 (nilo); $ 32. 00 (naug);…
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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; 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
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…
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Herman Miller Occasional Table
This Occasional Table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a circular off-white botticcino marble top that sits on a polished aluminum, pronged pedestal base with four blades. The base then sits on white plastic glides. Price History: 1972: $ 104. 00 (Product Literature 89. 177. 732) 1983: $ 781. 00 (marble); $ 529. 00 (slate)Herman Miller Trade Name: Occasional Table Product Number: 3679
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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 Occasional Chair
This Occasional Chair, in the collection of the Dallas Museum of Art, consists of a molded plastic shell which sits on a metal base with four legs. The shell is padded and covered with a two-tone, yellow vinyl. This object was designed for Braniff Airlines lobby. Herman Miller Series: The Girard Group
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Herman Miller Chair
This Armchair, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a tawny walnut wood frame and legs which support the seat, back and arms. The seat, back and arms are padded and covered with gold polynit upholstery. Herman Miller Trade Name: Chair Product Number: 4688
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Herman Miller Square Back Easy Chair
This Easy Chair, in the collection of the High Museum of Art, has wood legs which support a seat with back and arms. The seat, back and arms are padded and upholstered with fabric. Price History: Price varies with fabric, $62. 00 - $108. 50. Herman Miller Trade Name: Square Back Easy Chair Product Number: 3681
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Herman Miller Chest
This Cabinet, in the collection of the Grand Rapids Art Museum, is constructed of rosewood and has cast aluminum stain, metal legs. The cabinet includes four drawers with porcelain drawer pulls. Herman Miller Trade Name: Chest Herman Miller Series: Rosewood Case Group Product Number: 5202
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Herman Miller Side Chair
This Side Chair, in the collection of the New Jersey Historical Society, has a bentwood frame with upholstered seat and back. Herman Miller Trade Name: Side Chair Product Number: 3665
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Herman Miller Book Shelves
This Book Shelf, in the collection of the Dallas Historical Society, consists of a wooden case with three shelves. There is a walnut veneer on the frame and shelves while the base is tubular steel. Herman Miller Trade Name: Book Shelves Herman Miller Series: Eas India Laurel Wall Units Product Number: 3454