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- Description:
- This Night Stand, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of the top, sides and front covered with natural birch veneer while the legs are ebonized wood. There is one drawer and one door that have metal pulls on them. 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 Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Storage Chest, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a steel frame and legs that have been painted black. A white micarta, plastic laminate top and three drawers, with visible sides, are set into the frame. The drawer fronts are wood that has been lacquered blue while the sides and back are white. The drawers are finished with polished chrome-plated handles on each. The color varies from catalogue specifications. Herman Miller Trade Name: Storage Chest Herman Miller Series: Steelframe Case Group Product Number: 4012
- Date Issued:
- [1954 TO 1967]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Desk, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a rosewood veneered top with recessed file unit, two pencil drawers. This object has features which vary from catalogue specifications. Herman Miller Trade Name: Conference Desk Herman Miller Series: Action Office Product Number: 64906
- Date Issued:
- [1964 TO 1969]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Desk, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a sandstone painted front, back, sides, and steel frame while the top is grey plastic laminate. There are six drawers in the desk with polished, chrome-plated drawer pulls as well as a pull out work surface. The desk sits on square, satin, chrome-plated legs. Price History: Price varies with finish of top from $438. 00 to $468. 00 according to a 1958 Trade Catalogue. Herman Miller Trade Name: Double Pedestal Desk Herman Miller Series: Modern Management Group Product Number: M 3342
- Date Issued:
- [1958 TO 1963]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Table, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, is constructed with a triangular plate glass top supported by a two part walnut base. There is a metal dowel that connect the top and bottom. Herman Miller Trade Name: Noguchi Table Herman Miller Series: Occasional Tables Product Number: IN 50
- Date Issued:
- [1948 TO 1959]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- These Drawers with Frame, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a wooden frame and two drawers. 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. These drawers were part of a prototype used in the Theda Clark test. Herman Miller Series: Co-Struc
- Date Issued:
- 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Desk, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a oil walnut veneer on the front, back and sides while the top is white plastic laminate. The edging is also oil walnut. There are two drawers to the desk with chrome plated drawer pulls and a storage compartment. The desk finished with chrome plated, tubular legs. Price History: The price varies with finish options from $105. 00 - $120. 00. Herman Miller Trade Name: 64806 RHF Attached Typing Unit Herman Miller Series: Executive Office Group Product Number: 64806
- Date Issued:
- [1964 TO 1967]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Swivel Armchair, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of an aluminum frame and arms with a tilt swivel base. The base has four blades and black casters. The seat and backrest are padded and covered with brown polynit upholstery and has one cushions attached to it. Height of chair is adjustable and runs from 40" to 42". Seat Height is also adjustable from 18. 5" to 20. 5". Herman Miller Trade Name: Tilt-Swivel Chair with Casters Herman Miller Series: Eames Soft Pad Group Product Number: EA 420
- Date Issued:
- 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- 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 1989]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Shell Chair, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, comes with removable tablet. The Shell is molded black fiberglass while the legs are a tubular metal. The removable tablet has a white plastic laminate top while the arm is articulated. Herman Miller Trade Name: Stacking Side Chair with Removable Tablet Arm Herman Miller Series: Educational Seating Product Number: 715
- Date Issued:
- [1961 TO 1969]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Chest, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a medium tone veneer which covers the top, sides, front and legs. The chest comes complete with two small drawers and two large drawers. The large drawers have bow fronts and all have circular wood drawer pulls. The Chest also has a "Michigan Star" label on it. Herman Miller Series: Traditional
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Desk, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a wood veneer on the front, back, sides and top. There are three drawers and a pencil drawer to the desk with metal drawer pulls. The desk finished with a pull out work surface and a typewriter storage cabinet. Price History: The price varies with finish options from $105. 00 - $120. 00. Herman Miller Series: Executive Office Group Product Number: SC 44466 L 336 R1
- Date Issued:
- 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Office Chair, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a molded grey plastic seat and backrest that are padded and covered with grey-brown hopsak upholstery. There is grey vinyl edging to the seat. This chair has a chrome-plated pedestal base with four blades and casters. Herman Miller Trade Name: Eames Secretarial Chair Product Number: EC 228
- Date Issued:
- [1973 TO 1979]
- 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 white fiberglass backrest while the seat is olive green molded fiberglass. There is a seat pad as well that is covered with charcoal grey upholstery. The chair is supported by a metal pedestal base and metal frame with swagged, chrome-plated legs. Herman Miller Trade Name: Flexible Back Plastic Chair Product Number: DAA 5
- Date Issued:
- [1958 TO 1963]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Desk, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a plastic white laminate, rectangular work surface and a steel frame lacquered dull black. The desk front contains three drawers on the dexter side with wooden fronts lacquered yellow. 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: 4173
- Date Issued:
- [1955 TO 1961]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- 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 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 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 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 Drawer Frame, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, is a prototype which consists of two molded plastic pieces, two wooden pieces, and one vinyl coated metal piece. 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 Series: Co-Struc Frames
- Date Issued:
- 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Desk Typing Unit, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a oil walnut veneer on the front, back and sides while the top is white plastic laminate. There are two drawers to the desk with chrome plated drawer pulls and a storage compartment. The desk finished with chrome plated, tubular legs. Herman Miller Trade Name: 64800-2 Top/Pedestal Herman Miller Series: Executive Office Group Product Number: 64800-2 ; 64803 Stationary Pedestal
- Date Issued:
- [1964 TO 1973]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Bookcase, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a mahogany base with three mahogany shelves. The case is finished with chrome-plated poles. Herman Miller Trade Name: Bookcase Product Number: 7072
- Date Issued:
- 1936-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This File Cabinet, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a Mahogany veneer on the drawer fronts, sides and top. The drawer fronts are finished with circular brass drawer pulls. Herman Miller Series: Executive Office Group Product Number: FC 26
- Date Issued:
- 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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 Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a steel frame and legs that has been painted black. The top is white laminate micarta while the shelf is wood painted black. A drawer finished the table with a wood front painted orange with a chrome-plated drawer pull. Herman Miller Trade Name: Bedside Table Herman Miller Series: Steelframe Case Group Product Number: 4055
- Date Issued:
- [1954 TO 1967]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Storage Unit, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, is constructed of a chrome-plated metal frame with plywood top. There are three drawers to the unit with black drawer pulls. The side panels are yellow and black micarta. This unit appears different then the cataloque versions. It's shorter, with a different base, and the desk top is a mixture of color and neutral panels. Herman Miller Series: Eames Storage Unit
- Date Issued:
- [1953 TO 1954]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- 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
- Date Issued:
- [1948 TO 1956]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Vanity Bench, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a wood frame with wooden legs with black painted trim and carved feet. The frame supports seat that is padded and covered with a black polished cotton upholstery with a floral design. The designer of this object is unknown. Herman Miller Series: Traditional Product Number: 2063 ; 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 Arm Chair, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a bent, stainless steel frame, back, arms, and legs. The seat is padded and covered with tan leather. Herman Miller Trade Name: Armchair Herman Miller Series: Kjaerholm Collection Product Number: KC 012
- Date Issued:
- [1973 TO 1977]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Table, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a circular, white laminate plastic top with natural birch veneered edging. The top sits on a polished aluminum pedestal base with four blades. Herman Miller Trade Name: Pedestal Table Herman Miller Series: Occasional Tables Product Number: 5452
- Date Issued:
- [1959 TO 1994]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Dresser, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a comb grain oak veneer on the top, sides, and drawer fronts while the legs are ebonized wood. The drawer pulls are chrome-plated satin. Herman Miller Trade Name: Chest 5 Drawers Herman Miller Series: Basic Cabinet Series Product Number: 4620
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1957]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Office Storage and Panel System, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a total of 15 components from the Comprehensive Storage System (CSS). For the most part, this system is constructed of aluminum anodized black poles, walnut and teak veneered shelves and panels, and metal brackets. The Comprehensive Storage System (CSS) is a flexible modular system for use in the office, with storage, study, space and lighting. CSS, uses vertical space of front-hanging poles attached directly to existing walls or installed in walls during construction. Due to the fact that this system contains numerous piece, please contact the Public Museum of Grand Rapids for more detailed description. Herman Miller Trade Name: Comprehensive Storage System Product Number: CSS
- Date Issued:
- [1964 TO 1972]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Armchair, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of molded black plastic shell with black, epoxy coated, metal pedestal base. The seat and backrest are padded and covered with burgundy polynit upholstery and edged in black vinyl. The arms are molded urethane. The base swivels and also has five blades and casters. This object is believed to be a "preproduction piece. "Herman Miller Trade Name: Vitra Flex Chair Herman Miller Series: Vitra 40 Series Product Number: VS 402 ; VS 404 (pneumatic set adjustment)
- Date Issued:
- [1981 TO 1985]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Action Office Model, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of miniature plastic components that represent the Action Office design of Propst, Robert. It comes complete with red and white cardboard storage box. Herman Miller Trade Name: AO 11 Model Herman Miller Series: Action Office
- Date Issued:
- [1964 TO 1985]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Bench, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a natural birch, slat top with ebonized wood base. Herman Miller Trade Name: Platform Bench Herman Miller Series: Basic Cabinet Series Product Number: 4992
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1956]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Dresser, from the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of four drawers with brass drawer pulls. The four legs are carved and have casters. An oak and walnut veneer covers the top, sides, front and mirror frame. The dresser is made complete with a mirror that has the dimensions of 49. 75" wide, 2" deep, and 36" high. It was likely designed by either Jacques Bevelacqua or Edgar Somes. Herman Miller Series: Dresser ~ Traditional; Mirror ~ Gothic Traditional
- Date Issued:
- [1905 TO 1955]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Side Chair, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a stainless steel frame and legs that supports a natural cane seat and back. Herman Miller was the distributor, not the manufacturer in this case. The label says "Denmark". Herman Miller Trade Name: Chair Herman Miller Series: Kjaerholm Collection Product Number: KC 023
- Date Issued:
- [1973 TO 1977]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Standup Desk, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a painted black metal frame with two 'C' shaped metal legs that have been painted grey. The frame supports a white laminate work surface, file unit, two pencil drawers, a modesty panel, and a grey laminate shelf. The desk is complete with a footrest. This object is a prototype. Herman Miller Trade Name: Prototype Herman Miller Series: Action Office
- Date Issued:
- [1964 TO 1985]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Child's Stool, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a seat and four tapered legs made of light tone veneer over molded plywood. This piece was manufactured by Evans Product Company and distributed by Herman Miller, Inc.
- Date Issued:
- 1944-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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 white enameled, metal frame with cane headboard. Herman Miller Trade Name: Thin Edge Bed Twin Size Herman Miller Series: Sleeping Product Number: 5491
- Date Issued:
- [1956 TO 1964]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Stool, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, is constructed of walnut. Herman Miller Trade Name: Stool Herman Miller Series: Occasional Tables Product Number: 412
- Date Issued:
- [1960 TO 1994]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Storage Unit, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, was a prototype, acrylic C-frame storage unit postdated foam versions and preceded injection molded plastic versions. 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 Series: Co-Struc
- Date Issued:
- 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Locker Transport, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a cast aluminum base which supports a molded plastic platform with tubular, steel handles. 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: TR3 L Cart Herman Miller Series: Co-Struc Product Number: TR3 L Cart
- Date Issued:
- 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This office table, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, has a circular, dish shaped, top of molded plywood with birch veneer over it. Its base is made of four squared, bent molded plywood tapered legs. [Source: ca. 1949 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog]his product was first manufactured by Evans Products in 1945. Herman Miller became the distributor in 1946, and in 1949 the manufacturer. 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 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 fiberglass stacking chair in a 'S' shape. 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 BK
- Date Issued:
- [1973 TO 1976]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Vanity, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of four carved front legs and four rear legs, all with casters. These legs support a vanity that has walnut veneer and four drawers and a shelf. The drawer fronts have painted orange and black trim and have brass drawer pulls. Product Number: 2058 VT
- Date Issued:
- [1905 TO 1955]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Eames Sofa Compact, in the collections of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, has two detachable chrome plated legs that connect at their tops to form four legs. Folds flat for shipping. Medium density particle board supports for back cushioning. Zippered upholstered with dark grey polynit padded fabric and has two horizontally attached cushions. Upholstery is removable for cleaning. [Source: 1974 and 1955 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalogs]Price History: 1954: $328 (fabric); $ 352 (naugahyde); $ 365 (leather) (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 692)Herman Miller Trade Name: Sofa Compact Product Number: 473
- Date Issued:
- [1954 TO 1994]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Telephone Table, in the collections of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, contains two metal legs which support a white laminate work surface with gray vinyl edging. The side panels are padded and covered with light olive poylnit upholstery while the ends are painted black. There is also a detachable, molded oil brown ash, shelf and modesty panel. 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 Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Ottoman, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a padded round top covered with yellow and green wool upholstery and has black vinyl welt. The base is made of four aluminum legs. Price History in 1967: $165 - $175 variations with fabric. Herman Miller Trade Name: Ottoman Herman Miller Series: The Girard Group Product Number: 66331
- Date Issued:
- [1966 TO 1967]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Extension Dining Table, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a a comb grain oak veneered top and legs with two self storing leaves which can extend the table to 82". The legs are square. Herman Miller Trade Name: Extension Dining Table Herman Miller Series: Dining Product Number: 4720
- Date Issued:
- [1948 TO 1954]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Folding Table, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a plywood top with white plastic laminate and folding metal legs. This version varies from the specifications and dimensions in the trade catalogues. Herman Miller Trade Name: Card Table (Dining Table Extension) Product Number: DTM 2
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1964]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This End Table with Lamp, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a tawny walnut veneer on the sides, back, shelf, and drawer front while the top is inset with glass. The lamp support is constructed of metal while the lamp shade is white. The drawer has satin chrome-plated drawer pulls and the table is finished with wooden legs. Herman Miller Trade Name: Chairside Unit Herman Miller Series: Occasional Tables Product Number: 4745
- Date Issued:
- [1948 TO 1954]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Desk, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a metal frame which has been painted black while the legs are in the shape of an 'H' and has a footbar. The top is walnut veneer. The desk has two drawers with yellow, blue, white, and red-orange Micarta, drawer panels. Herman Miller Trade Name: Desk Herman Miller Series: Eames Storage Units Product Number: D 30
- Date Issued:
- [1953 TO 1954]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Radio Cabinet, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, 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 cabinet sits on four ebonized wood 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: Cabinet for Radio-Phono-Speaker Herman Miller Series: Basic Cabinet Series Product Number: 4743
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1957]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This End Table, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a walnut frame with shelf. The top is walnut and glass while the legs are ebonized wood. The table is complete with lamp.
- Date Issued:
- [1945 TO 1972]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Lounge Chair, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a steel formed shell with padded black polynit upholstery covering it. The chair sits on three chrome, metal legs. This piece is also commonly known by the nickname 'Coconut Chair'. Early version of chair shell were constructed of metal while later versions had molded fiberglass shells. Price History: 1956: $302. 00 (naugahyde & fabric) plus cover 1977: $782. 00 (vinyl) (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 749)Herman Miller Trade Name: Coconut Chair Herman Miller Series: Lounge Chairs Product Number: 5569
- Date Issued:
- [1956 TO 1977]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Desk, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of two 'T' shaped, polished aluminum legs and a chrome-plated footrail which support a white, laminate work surface that is edged in white vinyl. The desk is complete with a roll top cover of oil walnut and a molded wood shelf. Herman Miller Trade Name: 64916 High Desk?/Prototype? Herman Miller Series: Action Office I Product Number: 64916
- Date Issued:
- 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Lounge Chair, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a waxed rosewood veneerd which sits on a black aluminum pedestal base with five blades. The seat, arms, and back are padded and covered with black leather upholstery. The base varies from standard specifications. Herman Miller Archive notes indicate: "Made of nontraditional materials found in Australia, made by HM licensee. " Price History: Price varies with fabric from $146. 00 - $166. 00. Herman Miller Trade Name: Lounge Chair and Ottoman Herman Miller Series: Lounge Seating Product Number: 670 ; 671
- Date Issued:
- [1955 TO 1994]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Storage Unit, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a comb grain oak veneer which covers the top, bookcase, chest, sides, and three shelves. There are four drawers to the unit with bittersweet red, painted wood door fronts and metal pulls. The legs are ebonized wood. Price History: 1950: Product number 4605 was $183. 00 and Product number 4600 was $157. 00. Herman Miller Trade Name: Cabinet with Drawers/Bookcase Herman Miller Series: Basic Cabinet Series Product Number: 4605 ; 4600
- Date Issued:
- [1948 TO 1956]
- 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 Public Museum of Grand Rapids, is made of a light greige molded fiberglass shell which sits on a polished aluminum, pedestal base with four blades. The shell is padded and covered with yellow upholstery and edged with dark grey 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 Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Table, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a square wooden top with white plastic laminate. The top is supported by a chrome-plated steel frame and legs. Herman Miller Trade Name: Table Herman Miller Series: Haller Program Low Tables Product Number: HP 410
- Date Issued:
- [1974 TO 1977]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection