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- Description:
- This Occasional Table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a circular top that is made of white plastic laminate over blond birch wood. The top sits on a chrome pedestal base with four blades and metal glides. Price History: 1955: $96. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 1109) 1985: $327. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 1043)Herman Miller Trade Name: Pedestal End Table Product Number: 5451
- Date Issued:
- [1955 TO 1994]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Modular Desk, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a white laminate work surface and base of two square 'C' Shaped metal legs painted gray with metal glides and footrest bar. The back, side panels, and two pencil drawer fronts are walnut veneer. The lift cover is walnut veneer with cork board interior. there is also a padded gray vinyl elbow rest and the edging is a dark gray vinyl. This piece is a Freestanding desk prototype designed by Propst, Robert, commonly referred to as "First Prototype -- Freestanding AO Desk". Herman Miller Trade Name: Freestanding Desk ~ Prototype
- Date Issued:
- 1963-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Arm Chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, is part of the Eames designed Aluminum Group. It's made with an aluminum base that has four blades and an aluminum frame. The seat and backrest are covered with black naugahyde upholstery. The redesign of the Aluminum Group combines the tilt-swivel mechanisms and glides to make for a lightweight, stable, and lean profile office chair. [Source: 1969 Herman Miller Trade Catalog]. Price History: 1968: $230. -249. 00 varies with upholstery 1985: $900-1000. 00 varies with upholstery Herman Miller Trade Name: Tilt-Swivel Highback Desk Armchair Herman Miller Series: Aluminum Group Product Number: EA 119
- Date Issued:
- [1968 TO 1985]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Twin Bed, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a headboard and footboard made of wood with Honduras mahogany veneer and sides boards in dark wood. The headboard is carved with gilt decoration on the top whereas the footboard has a gilt, cut out design. Four light wood slats come with the piece. The designer of this piece is unknown. Herman Miller Trade Name: Twin Bed Herman Miller Series: Georgian Group, Chippendale Product Number: 3389
- Date Issued:
- [1928 TO 1935]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This typewriter stand, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a taupe laminate top with the sides and four dexter drawers being tawny walnut veneer. The sinister side contains one "H"-shaped metal leg and support bar while the dexter side sits on two metal legs with black plastic casters. Price History: 1950: $207. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 689) 1952: $172. 40Herman Miller Trade Name: Portable Typewriter Stand, drawers left facing Herman Miller Series: Executive Office Group Product Number: 4751
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1960]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Modular Seating Unit, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of two units that match and are used together. The Table Lounge Unit has a seat and back combination made of two, dark green, vinyl upholstery pads sitting on a steel frame painted white. The piece sits on four painted white steel legs. On the sinister side there is a white laminate table attached to the seat The Lounge Unit matches the Table Lounge Unit minus the table. This piece also consists of three dark green padded vinyl upholstered seats with backs. Price History:For N-108: 1957: $418. 00(fabric);$446. 00 (naugahyde); $462. 00 (leather) (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 660) 1959: $444. 00 (fabric); $472. 00 (naugahyde); $488. 00 (leather) (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 704) For N-109: 1957: $522. 00 (fabric); $564. 00 (naugahyde); $588. 00 (leather) (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 660) 1959: $560. 00 (fabric); $602. 00 (naugahyde); $626. 00 (leather) (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 704)Herman Miller Trade Name: 6' Table Lounge Unit ; 6' Lounge Unit Herman Miller Series: Steelframe Seating Product Number: 6GU ; 6JU
- Date Issued:
- [1956 TO 1960]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This lounge chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a stainless steel frame and sled base with brown leather upholstery stretched across the frame. The seat and back are padded as well. Price History: 1973: $900 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 734) 1976: $1145Herman Miller Trade Name: Easy Chair ~ High Herman Miller Series: Kjaerholm Collection Product Number: KC 021
- Date Issued:
- [1973 TO 1977]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Dresser, in the collection of The Henry Ford, is constructed of a walnut top, sides, frame and legs with a dark piano mahogany veneer. There are three large drawers with padded off-white leather cloth upholstery squares on the front. Price History: 1941: $ 108. 50 (retail); 1942: $ 122. 00Herman Miller Trade Name: Dresser Herman Miller Series: 4140 Modern Bedroom Group Product Number: 4140
- Date Issued:
- [1941 TO 1942]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Coffee Table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, has a black laminated plastic top on wood. The base consists of two square bent wire sections made of bright zinc. This piece also can be referred to by its popular name, surfboard table. Price History: 1952: $85. 50 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 690) 1958: $124. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 666)Herman Miller Trade Name: Coffee Table Product Number: ETR
- Date Issued:
- [1951 TO 1969]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Office Chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a metal frame with four blades and casters on the base. The seat and backrest are padded and covered with black skin-like upholstery and eight covered buttons. The armrests are padded black leather over the metal frame. Price History: 1972: $349; 1989: $2126/2476 varies with fabric grade (89. 177. 70) Was still in production in 1989Herman Miller Trade Name: Executive Adjustable Tilt-Swivel Chair Herman Miller Series: Eames Intermediate Chair
- Date Issued:
- [1972 TO 1991]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This case, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a white laminate top with rosewood veneer on the back, side, and front. The six drawers each have one white porcelain pull attached to them. This "Miniature Chest" is the Rosewood Cabinet Series was created to stand alone or could sit on other pieces in the series of cabinets designed by Nelson, George. Price History: 1955: $170. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 1110); 1959: $218. 00 teak 1964: $174. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 712)Herman Miller Trade Name: Miniature Chest Herman Miller Series: Rosewood Cabinet Series Product Number: 5215
- Date Issued:
- [1954 TO 1965]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Modular Desk, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of East Indian Laurel veneer on the enter exterior surface. The base is constructed of rectangular ebonized wood with storage compartments on the dexter side and a curved metal tube leg on the sinister side. behind the hinged door on the dexter side is build in drawers with semi-curcular aluminum drawer pulls. This piece also has a pull out writing surface. Price History: 1936: $ 44. 00; 1941: $103. 50Herman Miller Trade Name: Desk Herman Miller Series: Laurel Group Product Number: 3548
- Date Issued:
- [1934 TO 1941]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Cabinet, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a case with an East Indian Laurel veneer that sits on an ebonized wood base. On the front are two doors that open to reveal fixed and movable shelves. Price History: 1936: $45. 00; 1941: $99. 00Herman Miller Trade Name: Utility Cabinet Herman Miller Series: Laurel Group Product Number: 3426
- Date Issued:
- [1936 TO 1941]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- These Arm Chairs, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consist of a birch frame with dark wood arms, legs, and backrest supports that sit on metal glides. The seat and backrest are padded and covered with textured gold upholstery. Price History: 1936: $13. 00 (wholesale); $29. 00 (retail) 1939: $15. 75 (wholesale); $36. 50 (retail)Herman Miller Trade Name: Armchair Herman Miller Series: Modern Product Number: 3322
- Date Issued:
- [1933 TO 1940]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Radio Cabinet, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a tawny walnut veneer case. The dexter front has one drawer/record player unit and a drop-front radio unit with metal pull. There is also one open shelf under the drop-front. The sinister front has a fabric covered, 13. 5 inch. diameter speaker. The back side is open behind the radio and speaker. The cabinet sits on four "V"-shaped bent metal legs. This piece was designed to hold 35-40 record albums. Price history: 6/50: $176. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 689); 11/56: $342. 00 (Radio not included in price)Herman Miller Trade Name: Radio Cabinet Herman Miller Series: Nelson basic Cabinet Series Product Number: 4743
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1956]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Roll-Top Desk, in the collection of The Henry Ford, is part of the Action Office I Desks. The top and back are light oak tambour. The work surface is made of white plastic laminate with a dark gray vinyl front edge and three plastic drawers with wooden pulls. The ends are wood which is painted blue. The base consists of a polished aluminum frame and foot bar with metal glides. This piece was designed by Propst, Robert and Nelson, George. Price History: 1964: $395 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 715) 1967: $333 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 722)Herman Miller Trade Name: Low Desk Herman Miller Series: Action Office Product Number: 64901
- Date Issued:
- [1964 TO 1968]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This piece, in the collection of The Henry Ford, contains eight lineal feet of enclosed storage, with four drawer fronts and four shelves of blond wood veneer. On the front it has four white plastic sliding doors. The sides are micarta panels and are colored red on the top back, white on the middle back, and blue on the bottom back. The frame consists of stabilizing bars, drawer pulls, and four legs all made of chromed metal. [Source: 1953 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog. ] Price History: 1952: $ 143. 50Herman Miller Trade Name: 425-C Herman Miller Series: Eames Storage Units Product Number: 425-C
- Date Issued:
- [1950 TO 1954]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Side Chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, is constructed of mahogany legs, crossbar, and carved backrest. The seat is padded and covered with cream-gold brocade upholstery with brass tacks along upholstery edge. The designer of this piece is unknown but it's labeled "Sold by brink's book Store, Holland, Michigan. "Herman Miller Trade Name: Side Chair Herman Miller Series: Georgian Group, Chippendale Product Number: 3389
- Date Issued:
- 1933-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Vanity, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a rectangular top with two walnut veneer doors at either end. The doors are finished with brass pulls and have a light unit between them covered with glass. The top interior is fitted with compartments beneath the doors. The sides, front, and back are covered with orange, leather wrapped wood on the exterior and have a cut out space in front for two of the four walnut legs. This piece is missing its mirror which would attach to the rear of the table or could be hung on the wall behind. Herman Miller Trade Name: Vanity, Leather Covered Product Number: 4660
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1949]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- These chairs, in the collections of The Henry Ford, have a red stained molded plywood seat and back. The seat and back are attached by black rubber shock mounts to a molded plywood frame. The rubber shock mounts permit the chair to flex readily to changes in position. Label underneath the seat reads "EVANS PRODUCTS COMPANY MOLDED PLYWOOD DIVISION, DESIGNED BY CHARLES EAMES. " Incorporating revolutionary principles in both design and construction, the molded plywood chairs designed by Charles Eames have been called "the most famous chairs in America. " The chairs are resin impregnated during the molding process so that the finish becomes an integral part of the wood. [Source: ca. 1949 and ca. 1952 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalogs. ] The chair also has the popular nickname of "Potato Chip Chair. " Price History: 1947: $ 17. 85 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 688) 1952: $ 33. 65 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 690)Herman Miller Trade Name: Molded Plywood Lounge Chair Herman Miller Series: Eames Chair Product Number: LCW
- Date Issued:
- [1946 TO 1953]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Telephone Table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, has an interior work carrel that has padded gold polynit sides and back with metal lined cutout in dexter back for phone to be inserted. The exterior work carrel is made of wood (possible ash) on top with gray fabric covered metal modesty panel below and painted wood sides. The work surface is white laminate with gray vinyl edge and molded wood shelf below. The base is aluminum with electric wiring. This piece was designed by both Propst, Robert and Nelson, George. Price History: 1964: $154. 50 1967: $173. 00Herman Miller Trade Name: Communication Center Herman Miller Series: Action Office Product Number: 64912
- Date Issued:
- [1964 TO 1967]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- 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 brushed chromium. These pieces were used in the master bedroom of this home which was one of the most attractive at the Chicago exposition. the pre-dominating colors in the room were various shades of blues, grey and white. " This product literature also includes information relating to the following furniture series: biedermeier: No. 2131 1/2 Suite Modern (Design by Gilbert Rohde): No. 2185, No. 3305, No. 3317, No. 3319, No. 3321, No. 3323. 18th Century French: No. 3311, No. 3312, No. 3314. Louis XVI: No. 3383 Georgian: No. 3389, No. 3393 Hepplewhite: No. 3391 Product Number: 3317
- Date Issued:
- 1933-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Storage Unit, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a work surface on metal supports. The dexter side lid compartment and sinister edge are made of tawny walnut wood veneer and have two black leather sliding panels. The work surface is made of black leather with metal mesh pull out storage bin on sinister side and a wood veneer lift lid bin on dexter side. This whole unit sits on a base made of two metal "H" shaped legs. Price History: 1950: $363. 00 1957: $610. 00Herman Miller Trade Name: Desk Product Number: 4658
- Date Issued:
- [1946 TO 1957]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Utility Cart, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a chrome plated frame with three shelves and top painted black. The piece has two drawers which are both painted black at the top with chrome drawer pulls and sits on four black casters. It is also referred to as the Haller Mobile Cart. A cart matching this description cannot be found in any Herman Miller Trade Catalog. This confirms that it may be a prototype.
- Date Issued:
- 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a rectangular top with light tone veneer over molded plywood. The top sits on a base made of four curved, tapered legs of the same material. A table matching these dimensions and description cannot be found in any Herman Miller Trade Catalogues. This confirms that it is probably a prototype.
- Date Issued:
- 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Coffee table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a tawny walnut veneer top and sides while the four legs are ebonized wood. Either end is fitted with drawers that have one tray each. The trays are made of walnut and are lined with a wood-look formica surface. The table stands on four ebonized black painted wooden legs. Price History: 1950: $148. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 689) 1955: $252. 00Herman Miller Trade Name: Extension Coffee Table Product Number: 4652
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1956]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Occasional Table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a molded plywood, swivel top with raised edges covered with a walnut veneer. The top is attached to a 'U'-shaped polished chrome table support that sits on a cylindrical bar and 'U'-shaped base. Price History: 1950: $14. 60 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 689) 1952 $13. 95Herman Miller Trade Name: Tray Table Product Number: 4950
- Date Issued:
- [1950 TO 1956]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Platform Bench, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of an ebonized wood slat top that sits on a base made of two ebonized wood quadrangles. The quadrangles are slightly larger at the top verse the bottom. The Platform can be used for seating or as a base for all cases. [Source: ca. 1948 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog] Price History: 1950: $61. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 689) 1961: $86. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 661)Herman Miller Trade Name: Platform Bench Product Number: 4991
- Date Issued:
- [1946 TO 1967]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a shell that is tan and tweed hopsak padded upholstery over black wire. This shell is attached to a swivel base made of four wooden legs with chrome footrest and clear plastic glides. Price History: 1952: $ 40. 40 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 690)Herman Miller Trade Name: Upholstered Wire Swivel Chair Herman Miller Series: Eames Chairs Product Number: PKW 1
- Date Issued:
- [1951 TO 1953]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Dining Table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a table with two leaf crates and two extensions. The top is constructed of acacia burl veneer with a single curved line carving and two extensions. The base contains four wood legs and an amorphic shaped platform base covered in leatherette with brass tack edging. Under the table top is the product number, '4190', and on the table leaf crate is the words 'Herman Miller Furniture Company'. Price History: 1941: $130. 00(retail); 1942: $185. 00 (retail)Herman Miller Trade Name: Dining Table Herman Miller Series: Paldao Dining Room Group Product Number: 4190
- Date Issued:
- [1941 TO 1942]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Dressing Table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, is made with a castano and sequoia burl veneer covering the exterior surfaces. The front is bowed and has a harewood gray horizontal striped inlay on it. There are also three drawers and one door on the piece all with brush chrome pulls. This piece is the same version that was designed for the 1933 Chicago World's Fair and used in "Design for Living House". Price History: 1936: $138. 00 (retail); 62. 00 (wholesale) including mirror; 1937: 1936: $138. 00 (retail); 62. 00 (wholesale) including mirror; mirror $20. 00 +/- Herman Miller Trade Name: Vanity Herman Miller Series: Modern Bedroom Group Product Number: 3317
- Date Issued:
- [1933 TO 1937]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- 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. Trade Catalog. ] This piece is a supportive unit created for resting. It was designed for Hollywood film director, Billy Wilder. Price History: 1968: $ 600. 00 (SOURCE: Trade Catalog 89. 177. 726)Herman Miller Trade Name: Eames Chaise Product Number: ES 106
- Date Issued:
- [1968 TO 1994]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Vanity bench, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a padded seat and backrest upholstered in rough silk with black leatherette piping. The base is constructed of four legs with a crossbar. The frame and legs are finished with a mahogany veneer. Price History: 1941: $25. 00 (retail); 1942: $29. 00Herman Miller Trade Name: Vanity Bench Herman Miller Series: 4140 Modern Bedroom Group Product Number: 4140
- Date Issued:
- [1940 TO 1942]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- These Side Chairs, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a birch frame with dark wood legs and backrest supports. The seat and backrest are padded and covered with textured celery-gold upholstery. Price History: 1936: $11. 50 (wholesale); $26. 00 (retail); 1939: $13. 50 (wholesale); $31. 00 (retail)Herman Miller Trade Name: Side Chair Herman Miller Series: Modern Product Number: 3322
- Date Issued:
- [1933 TO 1940]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Drop Front Desk, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of an interior that is lined with formica and has two cork-lined drawers with three metal pulls. Inside is also an electrical cord powdering a fluorescent light. The exterior is made of walnut veneer and has a lock-key on the dexter side. This desk has no legs but could be used with the Nelson Platform bench as a base. Price History: 1950: $253. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 689) 1952: 266. 10Herman Miller Trade Name: Drop-Front Desk ~ W/O Legs ~ W Light Herman Miller Series: basic Cabinet Series Product Number: 4625-L
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1953]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Vanity in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a mahogany veneer on the top and sides. The bow shaped front contains six drawers with padded off-white leatherette upholstery squares covering the drawer faces. The piece sits on eight wooden legs with metal glides. Inside a drawer is the label "Herman Miller Furniture Company Original Rohde Design. " Price History: 1941: $120. 00; 1942: $150. 00Herman Miller Trade Name: Vanity Herman Miller Series: 4140 Modern Bedroom Group Product Number: 4140
- Date Issued:
- [1940 TO 1946]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This stool, in the collection of The Henry Ford, is made of solid walnut that is "turned" and finished with oil walnut. [Source: 1969 Herman Miller Trade Catalog] This stool style was designed for use in the Time-Life Building lobby in New York City. Price History: 1969: $ 117. 00 (Trade Catalogue 89. 177. 663) 1983: $ 467. 00Herman Miller Trade Name: Stool Herman Miller Series: Occasional Tables Product Number: 411
- Date Issued:
- 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Arm Chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, is constructed of a seat, backrest and arms that are padded and covered with tan leatherette upholstery. The seat sits on four dark wood legs that have upholstery tacks on the outside edges. Price History: 1939: $ 14. 00; 1942: $ 42. 00 (retail)Herman Miller Trade Name: Arm Chair Product Number: 3965
- Date Issued:
- [1939 TO 1942]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Dining Table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a metal tubular base and frame. The base is two squares with bent chrome metal tubes connected on either side by the same metal tubing and bent at the connections. The top has slightly burled extensions that fold out towards ends to open and inward to close. An East Indian Laurel veneer covers the top and has a soft brush chromium fabric finish. Under the table can be found the inscription '10942'. Price History 1936: $ 37. 00 (wholesale); $82. 50 (retail); 1941: $ 41. 00 (wholesale); $91. 50 (retail)Herman Miller Trade Name: Dining Table Herman Miller Series: Laurel Group Product Number: 3439
- Date Issued:
- [1934 TO 1938]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Zenaloy rocking chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of thermosetting resin reinforced with white molded fiberglass arm shell on a zinc plated metal wire base. The chair sits on light birch rockers. The Herman Miller logo and patent information can be found on the seat bottom. According to the 1965 Herman Miller Trade Catalogue, the light weight rocker is ideal for reading, relaxing, and use by the young mother. Price History: 1952: $ 38. 20 (Trade Catalogue 89. 177. 690) 1965: $ 32. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 717)Herman Miller Trade Name: Zenaloy Chair (Rocker) Herman Miller Series: Molded Plastic Armchairs Product Number: RAR
- Date Issued:
- [1950 TO 1967]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Stool, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a brown padded vinyl seat with brass tacks and orange woven slip cover. The four legs of the stool are made of tawny walnut. Price History: 1955: $66. 00 1959: $74. 00Herman Miller Trade Name: Stool Product Number: 4698
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1959]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This office table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, has a circular, dish shaped, top of molded plywood with ash veneer over it. Its base is made of four bent molded plywood tapered legs. [Source: ca. 1949 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog] This design of table was produced from 1947 through 1953. Production has since resumed in 1994. Price History: 1947: $ 18. 90 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 688) 1952: $ 28. 45 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 690)Herman Miller Trade Name: Molded Plywood Coffee Table Product Number: CTW
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1953]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Sofa, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of six (three on the back and three on the seat) black leather upholstered cushions attached by snaps to a black rubber sling under the seat and across the back. The frame is made of tubular polished chrome lined with black vinyl seating on four tubular chrome legs with metal glides. This piece is also known as a Nelson Sling Sofa. Price History: 1980: $4630. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 1072); 1967: $904. 00 (wholesale) (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 722)Herman Miller Trade Name: Sling Sofa Product Number: 6382
- Date Issued:
- [1965 TO 1987]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Stool, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of two wide, dark wood, legs that support the seat. The seat is padded and upholstered with yellow fabric. Price History: 1936: $16. 00 (retail); 1942: $18. 00Herman Miller Trade Name: Bench Product Number: 3305 ; 3317
- Date Issued:
- [1934 TO 1942]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Bed, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of an upholstered headboard and wood slats with hardware, no footboard. The headboard is covered with off white leather cloth over cotton felt padding and a single horizontal line of brass tacks across the front. The legs are dark wood finished in dark piano mahogany stain. On the back of the headboard is a label with product and seller information as well as material content. Price History: 1941: $64. 50; 1942: $80. 00 (retail)Herman Miller Trade Name: Headboard Herman Miller Series: 4140 Modern Bedroom Group Product Number: 4140
- Date Issued:
- [1940 TO 1942]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Arm Chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of thermosetting resin reinforced with an off-white molded fiberglass arm shell on a bright zinc plated wire base. The base has four metal legs attached to the shell with black rubber shock mounts and has white plastic glides. The seat bottom is embossed with the words "Herman Miller. " Price History: 1952: $33. 75 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 690) 1989: $129. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 70)Herman Miller Trade Name: DAX Arm Chair Herman Miller Series: Molded Plastic Chair Product Number: DAX 00
- Date Issued:
- [1950 TO 1989]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- 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 includes information relating to the following furniture series: biedermeier: No. 2131 1/2 Suite. Modern (Design by Gilbert Rohde): No. 2185, No. 3305, No. 3317, No. 3319, No. 3321, No. 3323. 18th Century French: No. 3311, No. 3312, NO. 3314. Louis XVI: No. 3383. Georgian: No. 3389, No. 3393. Hepplewhite: No. 3391. Product Number: 2185
- Date Issued:
- 1933-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Desk, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a white laminate, rectangular work surface and a steel frame painted white. The desk front contains three drawers on the dexter side with orange fronts and metal pulls. The drawer sides are lacquered celery green. The entire desk sits on six legs with metal glides. The Nelson-Herman Miller Label can be found on the desk. Price History: 1955:$170. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 1110) 1961: 196. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 661)Herman Miller Trade Name: Steelframe Desk Herman Miller Series: Steelframe Case Group Product Number: 4112-b ;
- Date Issued:
- [1955 TO 1967]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- 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 Office Seating
- Date Issued:
- [1964 TO 1994]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Coffee Table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a plate glass top that is rounded triangular shaped. The top is connected to a two piece, 'U' shaped, sculpted base that is connected by a metal pin and is made of solid walnut. Price history: 1950: $ 230 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 689) 1989: $1566 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 59) Was still in production in 1989. Herman Miller Trade Name: Noguchi Table Herman Miller Series: Occasional Table Product Number: IN 508
- Date Issued:
- [1948 TO 1958]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
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