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- Description:
- 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 Miller CEO and founder's son. Price History: 1947: $ 16. 25 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 688) 1989: $ 201. 00 (Trade Catalog 91. 131. 70) Was still in production in 1991. Herman Miller Trade Name: Molded Plywood Chair Herman Miller Series: Eames Chair Product Number: DCM
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1994]
- 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, has a backrest of brown and white calf skin padded upholstery that covers the molded plywood. The seat and back are attached by black rubber shock mounts to a chrome base frame with metal glides. The rubber shock mounts permit the chair to flex readily to changes in position. This piece was intended to be used in residential or office spaces. [Source: ca. 1952 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog] Price History: 1952: $94. 60 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 690)Herman Miller Trade Name: Molded Plywood Chair Product Number: LCM
- Date Issued:
- [1950 TO 1953]
- 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, is made of a welded black wire shell that is carefully shaped to conform to body contours and supports a resilient cushion of tan leather upholstery that can be easily removed for cleaning. The frame is black metal wire crossbars that connect four light birch wood legs with white plastic glides. [Source: 1952 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog] Label on seat bottom reads: Materials Information, MADE bY HERMAN MILLER IN VENICE, CALIFORNIA. Price History: 1952: $52. 35 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 690)Herman Miller Trade Name: Upholstered Wire Chair Herman Miller Series: Eames Chairs Product Number: DKW
- Date Issued:
- [1951 TO 1953]
- 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, 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); $ 36. 00 (hopsk) [Product Literature 89. 177. 975] 1989: $274. 00-$ 334. 00 according to upholstery [Product Literature 89. 177. 70]Herman Miller Trade Name: Eames Upholstered Chair Product Number: EC 127
- Date Issued:
- [1970 TO 1991]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Armchair, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a five blade, polished aluminum pedestal base with black casters. This base supports a black umber, molded plastic shell with brown rubber armrests. The seat and backrest are padded and covered with brown vinyl upholstery. The seat and back height are adjustable. Herman Miller Trade Name: Executive Chair Herman Miller Series: Ergon Chairs Product Number: OS 420
- Date Issued:
- [1984 TO 1988]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Dresser, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a sequoia burl veneer and castano wood for the exterior surface with a gray harewood inlay. The front is bowed with a light horizontal stripe in the veneer as well as having three drawers and one door with brush chrome pulls. In 1988, a protective glass top was added to the top of the piece by Herman Miller Inc. This piece is the same version that was designed for the 1933 World's Fair and has the numbers '8066/88' written on the back. Price History: 1936: $ 48. 50 (wholesale); $108. 00 (retail); 1937: $ 49. 00 (wholesale); $108. 00 (retail)Herman Miller Trade Name: Dresser 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 Night Stand, in the collection of The Henry Ford, is constructed of a cylindrical metal support frame from the drawer to the bottom shelf. A castano sequoia burl veneer covers the exterior surfaces and shelf while the inlay is harewood. The drawer is a two way and has cylindrical metal drawer pulls on either side. On the back are raised rounded edges. This piece was designed for the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, "A Century of Progress," "Design For Living House. " Price History: 1936: $ 13. 00 (wholesale); $29. 00 (retail) 1937: 1936: $ 13. 00 (wholesale); $29. 00 (retail)Herman Miller Trade Name: Night Stand 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 Day Bed, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a light tone birch wood frame on four 'V'-shaped satin aluminum legs and metal back support. Also, there are wire springs stretched under the mattress for support. The mattress is covered in tan and white checked girard fabric and is attached to two detachable wedge-shaped back cushions in the same fabric. Price History: 1952: $308. 20; 1964: $280. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 712)Herman Miller Trade Name: Daybed with Bolster Support Herman Miller Series: Seating Product Number: 5088-Z
- Date Issued:
- [1950 TO 1964]
- 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, has a molded plywood seat and back. Light oak veneer covers the molded plywood. The seat and back are attached by black rubber shock mounts to a molded plywood frame with metal glides. The rubber shock mounts permit the chair to flex readily to changes in position. Trade Catalog States: Product Name: Molded plywood lounge chair Series Name: Eames chairs Popular Name: Potato chip chair Standard Finish: birch, walnut, calico ash, red, black Standard Upholstery: leather, slunk skin(unborn calf in brown & white or black & white; after 1955 in ash & walnut only Standard configuration: up to 1955 with wood or metal legs; after 1955 wood legs only 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) 1957: $ 66. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 660Herman Miller Trade Name: Molded Plywood Lounge Chair Herman Miller Series: Eames Chair Product Number: LCW
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1957]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- 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 and serpentine line with practically unlimited lengths to full circle. The removable connectors maintain the multiple module arrangements in their custom form and provide for quick rearrangement into another form. One pair of connectors is required for the joint between each module. Each module is neatly tailored and has fully upholstered front, back, and sides for application as either end or interior seat of an arrangement. Arrangement can be made with straight module with parallel sides; inside and outside wedge modules with 22. 5 degree sides; wedge modules provide quarter circle arrangement; 8 wedge modules provide half circle; 16 wedge modules provide full circle all with seating facing either inside or outside as specified; A single straight module provides a complete chair; 3 straight modules with two pair connectors provides a complete 84 inch wide sofa, convertible in moments to a 56 inch wide sofa and a single chair, or to three single chairs. [Source: 1974 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog. ] Price History; 1974: $262/395 varies with unit and fabric 1989: $498/862 varies with unit and fabric (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 70)Herman Miller Trade Name: Chadwick Modular Seating Herman Miller Series: Chadwick Collection Product Number: CM 102 ; CM 106
- Date Issued:
- [1974 TO 1994]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Stool, in the collection of the Dallas Museum of Art, is made of solid walnut. The top is circular and dish shaped white the base is a craved cylindrical. The 1969 price of this piece was $117. This piece, however, was made in 1989. Herman Miller Trade Name: Stool Herman Miller Series: Occasional Tables Product Number: 413
- Date Issued:
- 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Dallas Museum of Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Cabinet, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a front that has a side-hinged cupboard with two adjustable shelves on the sinister side. The wood door on the cupboard is lacquered with bittersweet red. There are also three drawers lacquered bittersweet red with silver plated metal pulls. The entire unit sits on four black painted wood legs and has a primavera wood veneer on the top, sides, and front edging. Price History: 1950: $218. 00 (Trade Catalogue 89. 177. 689) 1952: $229. 30Herman Miller Trade Name: Chest Cabinet, 3-drawer (left-facing) Herman Miller Series: Nelson Basic Cabinet Series Product Number: 4715
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1954]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Buffet, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a wood frame with paldao veneer on the top, sides, and front. In the front is constructed three concave doors with large round antique brass door pulls. The base is made of four legs wrapped in leatherette and finished with brass tacks. On the back is stamped the number '4190'. Price History: 1941: $70. 00 (retail), 1942: $98. 00 (retail)Herman Miller Trade Name: Server Herman Miller Series: Paldao Dining Room Group Product Number: 4194
- Date Issued:
- [1941 TO 1942]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- 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: $ 16. 25 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 688) 1989: $ 201. 00 (Trade Catalog 91. 131. 70)Herman Miller Trade Name: Molded Plywood Chair Herman Miller Series: Eames Chairs Product Number: DCM
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1994]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Dallas Historical Society
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Arm Chair in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, is made of a light greige molded fiberglass shell which sits on a polished aluminum base. The shell is padded and covered with black vinyl and also edged with vinyl. Designed for LaFonda del Sol Restaurant in New York City. Herman Miller Trade Name: LaFonda Arm Chair Herman Miller Series: 1700 Series Product Number: 1730-1
- Date Issued:
- [1962 TO 1975]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Los Angeles County Museum of Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Side Chair, in the collection of the Oakland Museum of California, is made of molded plywood which sits on a chrome-plated metal base. There is a black veneer which covers the seat and backrest. Herman Miller Trade Name: Molded Plywood Chair Herman Miller Series: Eames Chairs Product Number: DCM
- Date Issued:
- 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Oakland Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Desk, in the collection of the Oakland Museum of California, has a top made of walnut veneer while the side panels are orange, blue, yellow and white micarta. There are also two metals drawers in the desk that are black. The desk sits on a chrome-plated metal frame. Herman Miller Trade Name: Desk Herman Miller Series: Eames Storage Units Product Number: D 20
- Date Issued:
- [1953 TO 1954]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Oakland Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Arm Chair, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of an ebonized bentwood frame, backrest, legs, and arms. The legs are inverted 'V' shaped and the backrests are curved. The seats are padded and covered with charcoal grey vinyl upholstery. Price History: Price varies with fabric grade, $20. 40-$27. 60. Herman Miller Trade Name: Bentwood Chair Herman Miller Series: Bentwood Chairs for dining Room, Bedroom, and Living Room Product Number: 4171
- Date Issued:
- [1941 TO 1944]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Arm Chair, in the collection of the Dallas Museum of Art, consists of a frame and legs made of ash with a black lacquer. The seat, back and arms are padded and covered with yellow fabric upholstery. Price History: The price varies with fabric options from $443. 00-$596. 00. Herman Miller Trade Name: Arm Chair Herman Miller Series: Cube Group Product Number: NT 101
- Date Issued:
- [1969 TO 1973]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Dallas Museum of Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Arm Chair, in the collection of the Dallas Museum of Art, consists of a gold padded upholstery on the seat and backrest which covers a walnut frame. The arms are curved and the chair has four legs. Price History: 1957: $146. 00 (fabric); $158. 00 (naugahyde); $166. 00 (leather) 1961: $168. 00 (fabric); $180. 00 (naugahyde); $188. 00 (leather)Herman Miller Trade Name: Arm Chair Herman Miller Series: chairs Product Number: 4663
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1964]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Dallas Museum of Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Secretarial Chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a dark gray plastic shell on an universal four-blade swivel base with casters. The seat and back are padded and covered with black and white tweed hopsak upholstery with dark gray plastic edging. Under the seat are labels with patent information, flammability, and an employee inspection with date. Price History: 1973: $ 179. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 733); 1979: $ 335. 00 Herman Miller Trade Name: Eames Secretarial Chair Product Number: EC 228
- Date Issued:
- [1973 TO 1979]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Mobile Table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a tan plastic laminate top which is supported by a still frame painted black. The bottom shelf is white plastic laminate and the base consists of four black casters. There is an inscription on the underside which reads: "Eppinger Furniture, Inc. , NY". Price History: 1952: $66. 00 (textured top); $60. 00 (plain top) (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 1109)Herman Miller Trade Name: Mobile Table Product Number: 5153
- Date Issued:
- [1951 TO 1956]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Cart, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a molded plastic l-shaped cart with four casters and three detachable drawers. The drawers are colored red-orange, royal blue, and white. Co-Struc is a system of containers, frames, carts, and rails. They are lightweight, washable, sanitizable, self-extinguishing, self-stacking, and self-hanging and can be used in hospitals, laboratories and other health care facilities where these features are desirable. The system was developed by the Herman Miller Research Corporation, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The parts are modular and inter-changeable, configured without the use of special tools. Materials include injection molded polyphenyline oxide, compression molded sheet molding compound, extruded polyvinyl chloride, sheet steel with baked enamel finish, injection molded polypropelene, vacuum formed polyallomer, injection molded polycarbonate, steel, and cast aluminum. Herman Miller Trade Name: L Cart Herman Miller Series: Co-Struc Product Number: CO 21201
- Date Issued:
- 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Bedside Table, in the collection of the Newark Museum, consists of a plain rectangular carcase veneered in blond ash with a recessed base painted black. The table has a single drawer with a cylindrical dark horizontal pull. On the back is a stencil, in black, of 3630. This indicates the date of design to be 1936. Herman Miller Trade Name: Bedside Table Herman Miller Series: 3630 Bedroom Group Product Number: 3630
- Date Issued:
- 1936-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Newark Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Coffee Table, in the collection of the Dallas Historical Society, consists of a square top with curved corners and edge which almost forms a clover leaf. A burl maple veneer covers the top in four sections. The pieces sit on four conical wood legs which are covered with leatherette upholstery. Price History: 1941: $70. 00 (retail); 1942: $88. 00 (retail)Herman Miller Trade Name: Coffee Table Herman Miller Series: Paldao Group Product Number: 4188
- Date Issued:
- 1941-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Dallas Historical Society
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Lounge Chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a steel formed shell with padded orange upholstery covering it. The chair sits on three polished aluminium legs. This piece is also commonly known by the nickname 'Coconut Chair'. Price History: 1956: $302. 00 (naugahyde & fabric) plus cover 1977: $782. 00 (vinyl) (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 749)Herman Miller Trade Name: Coconut Chair Product Number: 5569
- Date Issued:
- [1956 TO 1977]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Leg Splint, in the collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is made of molded plywood with a fir veneer. Manufactured by Evans Products, Molded Plywood Division, Los Angeles, California. More than 150,000 were produced by the end of World War II. Herman Miller Trade Name: Splint
- Date Issued:
- [1942 TO 1945]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- 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 and has none of the coldness or masculinity popularly associated with metal. Note that in every case the use of the metal is as structural part of the design. There are no applied metal ornaments. This is the most advanced modern design yet offered in a commercial suite in American. The wood is White Holly inlaid with Paroba, both finished natural. " 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: 3323
- Date Issued:
- 1933-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Bentwood Chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a circular wood seat padded and covered with pink, yellow and orange girard fabric. This back and frame are constructed of bent birch wood. This chair is also known by the nickname 'Pretzel Chair'. Price History: 1958: $67. 00Herman Miller Trade Name: Laminated Wood Side Chair Product Number: 5890-1
- Date Issued:
- [1958 TO 1960]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This pair of Molded Plastic Chairs, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of all white molded plastic in a modified 'S' Shape. The Herman Miller, Inc. Logo with numbers in a circle can be found under the seats. Price History: 1973: $ 70. 00 1975: $ 82. 50 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 737)Herman Miller Trade Name: Panton Chair Herman Miller Series: Commercial Seating Product Number: PA 100
- Date Issued:
- [1973 TO 1976]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Dresser, in the collection of the Dallas Historical Society, is constructed of a wood case with dark wood with an gray green American ash veneer on the top, sides, and drawers. There is a herringbone design on the dresser as well. The drawers have cylindrical wood and metal end pulls. This dresser design was developed for 1933 Chicago World's Fair, "A Century of Progress," "Design for Living House. "Herman Miller Trade Name: Dresser Herman Miller Series: 3319 Suite Product Number: 3319
- Date Issued:
- 1933-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Dallas Historical Society
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Desk, in the collection of the Oakland Museum of California, consists of a white oak veneered top and ends with bullnose edging. The modesty panel is black steel while the three drawers are molded black plastic. Herman Miller Trade Name: Single Pedestal Desk Herman Miller Series: Chadwick C Forms Product Number: CD 157
- Date Issued:
- [1979 TO 1983]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Oakland Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Child's Chair, in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, is made of all molded plywood stained red sitting on four legs. The backrest contains a heart-shaped cutout and has three metal fasteners attaching it to the seat. This piece was manufactured by Evans Products Company and distributed by Herman Miller, Inc. Product Number: Manufactured by Evans Products
- Date Issued:
- [1944 TO 1947]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Los Angeles County Museum of Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Residential Storage System, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, is part of the Eames Constract Storage (ECS) storage system which consists of 114 elements including a pull-down bed, a stationary bed, wire mesh drawers, door with mirror, door with wire mesh baskets, wood panels, divider panels, wood shelves, a light unit, and various accessory and hardware components. For specific details, please contact the Public Museum of Grand Rapids for further details. The Eames Constract Storage (ECS) storage system was designed to support the study, storage, and sleeping activities of two or more students in a dormitory room, while occupying a minimum amount of square footage. The ECS is supported by two structural channels fastened to an existing wall or built in to a new one, at one and seven-foot levels. Herman Miller Trade Name: Eames Contract Storage (ECS)
- Date Issued:
- [1963 TO 1968]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Chair, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a molded, celery-grey, fiberglass shell. The four legs are metal and have black casters. The chair is completed with stacking hardware. Herman Miller Trade Name: Stacking Shell Chair Herman Miller Series: Molded Plastic Stacking Chairs
- Date Issued:
- [1945 TO 1960]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Cart, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a wooden cart painted grey with four casters. Tag attached reads: "L cart mock-up shows method allowing two-part mold manufacturing. " Co-Struc is a system of containers, frames, carts, and rails; lightweight, washable, sanitizable, self-extinguishing, self-stacking, self-hanging for use in hospitals, laboratories and other health care facilities where these features are desirable. The system was developed by the Herman Miller Research Corporation, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The parts are modular and inter-changeable, configured without the use of special tools. Materials include injection molded polyphenyline oxide, compression molded sheet molding compound, extruded polyvinyl chloride, sheet steel with baked enamel finish, injection molded polypropelene, vacuum formed polyallomer, injection molded polycarbonate, steel, and cast aluminum. Herman Miller Trade Name: Prototype For L-Cart Herman Miller Series: Co-Struc Product Number: CO 212-01
- Date Issued:
- 1963-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Night Stand, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a walnut veneer which covers the top, sides, and front. There is a drawer and a door compartment in the stand both with black painted trim. The stand is finished with carved legs. Herman Miller Series: traditional Product Number: 2058 ; 2053
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Bed, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a walnut footboard and headboard with carved crest feet and casters. The dimensions for the footboard are: width, 41. 25"; depth, 7. 75"; height 23". . The headboard dimensions are: width, 41. 25"; depth, 2"; height, 45. 5". It was likely designed by either Jacques Bevelacqua or Edgar Somes. Herman Miller Series: Traditional
- Date Issued:
- [1905 TO 1955]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This unit, in the collection of The Henry Ford, has a white plastic laminate top with walnut edge and a black wood frame under work surface. The front has 2 black metal drawers with the dexter side encased in red, white, blue and gray micarta panels. The frame consists of a chromed metal with H-leg and foot crossbar that sits on metal glides. According to the 1951 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog: "This desk is ideal for the home and school dormitories. Additional uses for the E. S. U. desks were as tables for sewing or receptionist desk. " The E. S. U. series was discontinued in 1951, but this piece dates later suggesting an attempt to improve the original. [Source: 1951 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog] Eames Storage Unit. Style Name: ESU. Top - White plastic laminate with walnut edge, black wood frame under work surface. Front - Two black metal drawers dexter side encased in red, white, blue, gray micarta panels. Frame - Chromed metal H-leg and foot crossbar, metal glides. Price History: 1954: $ 178. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 693)Herman Miller Trade Name: Modular Desk Herman Miller Series: Eames Storage Units Product Number: D 20-N
- Date Issued:
- 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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, has a black laminate over plywood top. The drawer fronts match the top and are two light-tone dimpled wood panels with open black laminate over a plywood shelf. The frame consists of six zinc metal legs and crossbars to match. The sides are red laminated micarta. The top shelf is completely open, whereas the bottom shelf is enclosed with solid panels and sliding doors to provide protected accessible space. Price History: 1952: $ 67. 50 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 690)Herman Miller Trade Name: 230-N Herman Miller Series: Eames Storage Units Product Number: 230-N
- Date Issued:
- [1950 TO 1954]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Sideboard, in the collection of the New Jersey Historical Society, has slab wood legs which support the mansonia veneered front, sides, and top. The piece has tow door with circular plastic and steel door pulls. There are also two drawers with circular plastic and steel drawer pulls. Herman Miller Trade Name: Buffet Herman Miller Series: Formal Dining Room Product Number: 5207
- Date Issued:
- [1935 TO 1937]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and New Jersey Historical Society
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Molded Chair, in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, is constructed shell made of orange molded plastic. Herman Miller Trade Name: Panton Chair Herman Miller Series: Commercial Seating Product Number: PA 1000 N
- Date Issued:
- [1973 TO 1976]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Los Angeles County Museum of Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- 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 to combat potential health problems caused by sitting, the Ergon Chair provides exceptional spinal support while also allowing blood circulation to flow without restriction. " This piece of product literature includes information relating to the following Herman Miller Product Numbers: OS101, OS102, OS103, OS104, OS105, OS106, OS107, OS108, OS109, OS110, OS111, OS112, OS113, OS114, OS115, OS116, OS117, OS118, OS119, OS120, OS121, OS122, OS123, OS124, OS125, OS126, OS127, OS128, OS129, OS130, OS131, OS132, OS133, OS134, OS135, OS136, OS137, OS138, OS139, OS140, OS141, OS142 Product Number: OS 120 ; OS 137
- Date Issued:
- 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Card Table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, has a square plywood top made of birch with a light birch veneer. The top stands on four metal legs with metal supports and metal glides. The legs, which lock securely in position when in use, can be folded for shipping or storage. Price History: 1952: $60. 75 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 690) 1964: $68. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 712)Herman Miller Trade Name: Card Table (Dining Table Extension) Herman Miller Series: Eames Tables Product Number: DTM 2
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1964]
- 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 work surface and shelf made of white plastic laminated wood with walnut veneer on the back and sides. The back edge of the top work surface is decorated with multicolored, painted wood pigeon hole dividers. There are also two ebonized wood pencil drawers attached to the surface. The base is made of two tubular swaged metal units supported by four curved legs with black plastic glides and a cross support of walnut veneer. The swaged legs half make up the product name of this pieces: Swag-Leg Desk. Price History: 1958: $244. 00 1967: $156. 00 (wholesale) (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 722)Herman Miller Trade Name: Swag-Leg Desk Product Number: 5850
- Date Issued:
- [1958 TO 1968]
- 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 New Jersey Historical Society, has a neutral laminate work surface edged with off-white vinyl. The desk ends are painted wood and the three drawer fronts are oil walnut or oil brown ash. The roll top and the file bin are also oil walnut or oil brown ash. The desk sits on two 'I" shaped aluminum legs with aluminum footrest. Herman Miller Trade Name: 64903 Low Desk Herman Miller Series: Action Office Product Number: 64903
- Date Issued:
- [1964 TO 1971]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and New Jersey Historical Society
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- These Night Stands, in the collection of the Dallas Museum of Art, consist of the tops, sides, and frames made of wood with a tawny walnut veneer. The fronts are painted bittersweet red and have one drawer and one door, with circular orange drawer pulls. The legs are painted black. Herman Miller Trade Name: Bedside Table Herman Miller Series: sleeping Product Number: 4617
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1956]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Dallas Museum of Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Cabinet, in the collection of the Oakland Museum of California, has a chrome-plated metal frame and legs. Sitting on this frame is a unit with a walnut veneered top while the front and side panels are tan, gray and black micarta. Herman Miller Trade Name: 200 Series Storage Unit Herman Miller Series: Eames Storage Unit Product Number: 240-C
- Date Issued:
- [1952 TO 1954]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Oakland Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Side Chair, in the collection of the New Jersey Historical Society, has a elephant hide grey, molded fiberglass shell. The shell is padded and covered with brown fabric upholstery and edged with grey vinyl edging. The shell sits on a black pedestal base with four aluminum blades that have black casters. The seat height is adjustable and it tilts and swivels. Price history: Price varies with fabric options from $79-$133. Herman Miller Trade Name: Upholstered Shell Tilt-Swivel Adjustable Height with Casters Herman Miller Series: Shell Chairs Product Number: PSCC
- Date Issued:
- [1960 TO 1971]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and New Jersey Historical Society
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
100. Herman Miller Chest
- Description:
- 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
- Date Issued:
- [1952 TO 1957]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Art Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection