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- Description:
- This Molded Wood Chair, in the collection of the Grand Rapids Art Museum, has a wood seat. The seat, backrest, frame, and legs are covered with birch veneer over the molded plywood. This product was first manufactured by Evans Products in 1945. Herman Miller became the distributor in 1946, and in 1949 the manufacturer. 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 Product Number: LCW
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1953]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Art Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Side Chair, in the collection of the New Jersey Historical Society, is constructed with a tawny walnut veneer on the frame and legs. This frame supports a padded seat upholstered with yellow vinyl and has a cane backrest. Price History: Price varies with fabric from the base price of $73 - $91. Herman Miller Trade Name: Side Chair Herman Miller Series: chairs Product Number: 4669
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1954]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and New Jersey Historical Society
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This High Stool, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a metal base that swivels and has four blades with metal footing and black casters. The base supports a seat with adjustable backrest. The seat and backrest are padded and covered with black vinyl upholstery and black vinyl edging. This piece also has a patent label, Herman Miller embossing and materials information attached to it as well as an "Inspected by. . " label. Price History: 1973: $ 212. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 733); 1979: $ 419. 00Herman Miller Trade Name: Swivel Stool Herman Miller Series: Commercial Seating Product Number: EC 428-56
- Date Issued:
- [1973 TO 1979]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Molded Wood Chair, in the collection of the Oakland Museum of California, has a wood seat. The seat, backrest, frame, and legs are covered with walnut veneer over the molded plywood. This product was first manufactured by Evans Products in 1945. Herman Miller became the distributor in 1946, and in 1949 the manufacturer. Herman Miller Trade Name: Molded Plywood Lounge Chair Product Number: LCW
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1953]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Oakland Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Molded Wood Chair, in the collection of the Oakland Museum of California, has a wood seat. The seat, backrest, frame, and legs are covered with a red veneer over the molded plywood. This product was first manufactured by Evans Products in 1945. Herman Miller became the distributor in 1946, and in 1949 the manufacturer. Herman Miller Trade Name: Molded Plywood Dining Chair Product Number: DCW
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1953]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Oakland Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Arm Chair, in the collection of the Dallas Historical Society, is constructed of dark wood for the legs, backrest, support and arms. The seat and backrest are padded and covered with striped brown plastic upholstery. Price History: Price varies with fabric from $36. 00-$55. 00. Herman Miller Trade Name: Dining Chair Product Number: 4195
- Date Issued:
- 1941-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Dallas Historical Society
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
307. Herman Miller Chest
- Description:
- This Case, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a rosewood veneer case with eight drawers. The each of the drawers have white porcelain pulls attached. The case sits on four cast aluminum legs with satin finish. This case can also be used without legs and places on a platform bench. Price history: 11/56: $392. 00; 1/57: $392. 00Herman Miller Trade Name: Chest Herman Miller Series: Rosewood Cabinet Series Product Number: 5221
- Date Issued:
- [1954 TO 1957]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Chest of Drawers, in the collection of the High Museum of Art, is constructed of wood with a comb grain oak veneer. The case has four drawers with satin, chrome drawer pulls. Herman Miller Trade Name: Chest 4 Drawers Herman Miller Series: Basic Cabinet Series Product Number: 4606
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1958]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and High Museum of Art
- 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 Molded Plastic Rocker, in the collection of Cranbrook Art Museum, consists of a molded Zenaloy fiberglass shell that sits on a metal wire frame plated with a bright zinc finish. The base is made up of two natural birch rockers. There is a remnant of a decal on the bottom of the shell which reads: Herman Miller/Furniture Company/Zeeland/Michigan/Designed by Charles Eames. Herman Miller Trade Name: Zenaloy Chair (Rocker) Herman Miller Series: Molded Plastic Armchairs Product Number: RAR
- Date Issued:
- [1954 TO 1967]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Cranbrook Academy of Art. Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Chair, in the collection of the New Jersey Historical Society, consists of a padded seat and backrest which sits on a chrome plated frame. The upholstery on the seat and backrest is Nilo, Girard yellow and white check. A black vinyl edging completes the piece. Price range varies with fabric from $31. 00 to $36. 00. Herman Miller Trade Name: Eames EC 127 Upholstered Chair Product Number: EC 127
- Date Issued:
- [1970 TO 1994]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and New Jersey Historical Society
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Side Chair, in the collection of the New Jersey Historical Society, has a bentwood frame with upholstered seat and back. Herman Miller Trade Name: Side Chair Product Number: 3665
- Date Issued:
- [1936 TO 1943]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and New Jersey Historical Society
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- his Eames Sofa Compact, in the collections of The Henry Ford, 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 black and white Girard check 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 Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Molded Wood Chair, in the collection of the Oakland Museum of California, has a wood seat. The seat, backrest, frame, and legs are covered with walnut veneer over the molded plywoodThis product was first manufactured by Evans Products in 1945. Herman Miller became the distributor in 1946, and in 1949 the manufacturer. Herman Miller Trade Name: Molded Plywood Lounge Chair Product Number: LCW
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1953]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Oakland 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 Chest of Drawers, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a white plastic laminate top with three wooden drawers. The drawer fronts are lacquered orange while the sides and back are painted celery green. Polished chrome pulls finish off the drawers. The piece sits on a white painted steel frame which extends to make four legs. Price History: 1955: $ 142. 00 1959: $ 166. 00Herman Miller Trade Name: Storage Chest Herman Miller Series: Steelframe Case Group Product Number: 401
- Date Issued:
- [1954 TO 1959]
- 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 walnut top, sides and base. It has one shelf that is open in the front and one drawer under the top with white padded vinyl rectangles on its front. Inside the drawer is the label "Herman Miller Furniture Company" and on the back is the inscription '4140'. Price History: 1941: $ 32. 00; 1942: $ 44. 00Herman Miller Trade Name: bedside Table 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 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 Arm Chair, in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, is constructed of a molded metal shell which sits on a chrome-plated base with three legs. The shell is padded and covered with red-orange Polynit. The early version of this chair shell was metal and is often referred to as the 'Coconut Chair'. This chair was in reproduction since 1988 by Vitra GmbH, Weil-am-Rhine, GermanHerman Miller Trade Name: Coconut Chair Herman Miller Series: Lounge Chair Product Number: 5569
- Date Issued:
- [1956 TO 1977]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Los Angeles County Museum of Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- The Arm Chair, in the collection of the High Museum of Art, consists of a natural cane woven backrest and seat made of birch. The white painted metal frame sits on four legs of the same material and four metal glades are attached at the base of the legs. This chair is part of the Steel Frame Group designed by Nelson, George. Price History: 1952: $78. 00 (wholesale?) 1961: $156. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 661)Herman Miller Trade Name: Side Chair Herman Miller Series: Chairs/Seating Product Number: 5068
- Date Issued:
- [1951 TO 1962]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and High 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 walnut veneer which covers the seat and backrest. Herman Miller Trade Name: Molded Plywood Chair Herman Miller Series: Eames Chairs Product Number: LCM
- Date Issued:
- [1950 TO 1991]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Oakland Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Chair Shell, in the collection of the Oakland Museum of California, consists of a molded, dark gray plastic shell. This shell form was developed for LaFonda del Sol Restaurant, New York City and appears to be a prototype. Herman Miller Trade Name: Prototype for 1730-1 Arm Chair Herman Miller Series: 1700 Product Number: 1730-1
- Date Issued:
- [1961 TO 1975]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Oakland Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
324. Herman Miller buffet
- Description:
- This Sideboard, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a dark wood veneered front, top, and sides. Four wood knobs are attached across the top front edge as well as four doors with brass door pulls. Inside the doors are eight drawers and two shelves with storage trays lined in velvet for silverware. The base consists of leather cloth wrapped around the legs and secured with brass tacks. Price History: 1941: $220. 00 (retail); 1942: $270. 00 (retail)Herman Miller Trade Name: buffet 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 Vanity bench, in the collection of The Henry Ford, is constructed with four carved mahogany legs and decorative front. The seat is padded and covered in cream-gold brocade upholstery with raised decorative edge and brass tacks. The designer of this piece is unknown. Herman Miller Trade Name: Vanity bench Herman Miller Series: Georgian Group, Chippendale Product Number: 3389
- Date Issued:
- [1933 TO 1936]
- 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, is constructed of a medium tone veneer on the front, back, sides and top and has an American walnut finish. The pretzel pedestal base is made of two legs that are covered with black leatherette. On the dexter side of the front is a file drawer and pull out work surface. The center contains three pencil drawers while the sinister side has three drawers and a pull out work surface. The drawer pulls are circular metal. Work surfaces can pull out from the back sinister and the dexter sides as well. Price History: 1942: $322. 00 (retail); 1943: $177. 10 (wholesale)Herman Miller Trade Name: Senior Executive Desk Herman Miller Series: Executive Office Group Product Number: S0 4466 L 1 R3
- Date Issued:
- 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- The seat and back pads of this modular seating, in the collection of The Henry Ford, are a heat sealed sandwich of black Naugahyde, vinyl foam and Fibrethin that are stretched within a chrome frame. The pads are held between polished aluminum casting and each have two black molded urethane arms on each to complete the seat. Between the seats is a rectangular center table made of white plastic laminate and black vinyl edging. All of this sits on a chrome base with black metal crossbar. This piece was part of a series called the Eames Tandem Seating System. The Eames Tandem Seating was designed prim ally for use in public places, such as airports. This particular piece was designed originally for Dulles Airport, Washington, D. C. It was available in single rows of two to ten seats per row, and in double rows (back-to-back) of ten to twenty seats per unit. [Source: 1963 Herman Miller Trade Catalog] Price History: 1964: TS-12 (seat w two arms) $176. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 715) TS-13 (tabletop single row) $ 34. 00 TS-3 (base for 3 components) $ 90. 00; 1989: TS-12 $966. 00 (Nelson, George Sofa 89. 177. 70) TS-13 $193. 00 TS-3 $518. 00 Was still in production 1991. Herman Miller Trade Name: Eames Tandem Sling Seating Herman Miller Series: Tandem Seating
- Date Issued:
- [1963 TO 1991]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This office table, in the collection of the Dallas Museum of Art, 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]This 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 Dallas Museum of Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- One woman's fine black wool cocktail dress with a high neck cut in one with bodice and having a small 'V' at the neck. There is a front center seam, a center back zipper and elbow length dolman sleeves with a narrow hem. The wrap skirt falls just below the knees. It is lined in black taffeta. It is gathered on the right hip, and hem and the gather are edged in dark brown mink. Salvage of the fabric has "Lesur" woven in. The dress was designed by Ruth Joyce. Copy of original hat made by Ruth Joyce's milliner for the Museum's exhibit in 1988. See .1x
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are held at the Detroit Historical Society. Additional related items that were not photographed are also available.
- Date Issued:
- 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
330. Herman Miller Desk
- 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 Shell Chair, in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, comes with removable tablet. The Shell is molded orange 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 Los Angeles County Museum of Art
- 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 Bedside Table, in the collection of the High Museum of Art, is made with a metal frame that is painted white. The top is constructed of a white plastic laminate and the shelf is oil walnut. Price History: Price varies with finish options from $82. 00 - $84. 00. Herman Miller Trade Name: Night Stand Herman Miller Series: Steelframe Case Group Product Number: 4237-A
- Date Issued:
- [1958 TO 1966]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and High Museum of Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Molded Wood Chair, in the collection of the Oakland Museum of California, has a wood seat on a chrome frame and legs. The seat and backrest are covered with a walnut veneer over the molded plywood. Herman Miller Trade Name: Molded Plywood Chair Herman Miller Series: Eames Chairs Product Number: DCM
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1991]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Oakland Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
335. Herman Miller Vanity
- Description:
- This Vanity, in the collection of the Newark Museum, consists of an asymmetrical carcase consisting of a plain veneered box with space for knees. The back panel is inlaid with vertical stripes contrasting with dark grain of rosewood. On the sinister side are three suspended bow-fronted laminated veneered drawers, each with a circular concave mat brass pull. These drawers are centered on the sinister upright, and seem to float suspended about the floor. The Body has a deep glass shelf behind which are four hinged compartments of graduated depth. This piece bears a label in ensuite chest of drawers from B. Altman Label. This indicates that it was manufactured before 1939. There is a stencil on the back with the product number in black, "3770". This suggests a design date of 1937. A modern circular beveled glass mirror was purchased to accompany this on display at the Newark Museum. Herman Miller Trade Name: Vanity Herman Miller Series: Suite 3770 Product Number: 3770
- Date Issued:
- [1937 TO 1939]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Newark Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Arm Chair, in the collection of the High Museum of Art, is constructed of molded plastic for the seat, arms and backrest and sits on metal legs. The chair is padded and covered with orange Girard fabric. This object was designed for Braniff Airlines lobby. Herman Miller Trade Name: 66307 Chair Herman Miller Series: The Girard Group Product Number: 66307
- Date Issued:
- [1966 TO 1967]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and High Museum of Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a light grey plastic laminate over wood top with light grey vinyl edging. the top sits on a grey metal pedestal base that has four blades and casters. This piece is stamped "64908" and has a circular metal label marked "Designed by Nelson, George. Herman Miller, Inc. " Price History: 1965: $75. 00 (Trade Catalogue 89. 177. 717)Herman Miller Trade Name: Mobile Table Herman Miller Series: Action office Product Number: 64908
- Date Issued:
- [1965 TO 1967]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This End Table, in the collection of the High Museum of Art, consists of an oil walnut top, sides, drawer front and shelf. The lamp support is made of stain chrome legs. The lamp shades is white linen. Price History: The price varies with finish options from $198. 00 - $220. 00. Herman Miller Trade Name: End Table with Drawer and Lamp Herman Miller Series: Occasional Pieces Product Number: 5635-L
- Date Issued:
- [1956 TO 1963]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and High Museum of Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Ottoman, in the collection of the Newark Museum, is circular with rounded edges and covered in a brightly striped, multicolored, naugahyde upholstery pieced together to create concentric hexagonal design. The object is finished with four tubular aluminum legs ending in round pad feet. Price History: The price varied with fabric options from $122. 00 to $123. 00. Herman Miller Trade Name: Ottoman Herman Miller Series: The Girard Group Product Number: 66332
- Date Issued:
- 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Newark Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Product Literature, in the collection of The Henry Ford, contains information related to Storage Units and Desks designed by Charles Eames. The literature states that these products represent a frank and forthright answer to a permanent and basic furniture need: attractive, durable cabinets and cases that are modestly priced. Plated steel uprights support plastic-coated plywood shelves and stain resistant wood or plastic coated tops. Crossed metal struts or lacquered masonite panels insure stability. the units come in two widths, 24" and 47", and in three heights: 20" -321/2" and 59 1/2". All are 16" deep. There are numerous arrangements including open shelves, panel doors and drawers, in a variety of color combinations. This product literature includes information relating to the following Storage Units and Desks: 100-C, 100-N, 110-C, 110-N, 150-C, 150-N, 170-C, 170-N, 200-C, 200-N, 201-C, 201-N, 210-C, 210-N, 211-C, 211-N, 220-C, 220-N, 225-C, 225-N, 226-C, 226-N, 230-C, 230-N, 240-C, 240-N, 250-C, 250-N, 251-C, 251-N, 270-C, 270-N, 275-C, 275-N, 425-C, 425-N, 426-C, 426-N, 440-C, 440-N, D-20-C, D-20-N, D-21-C, D-21-N, D-30-C, D-30-N, D-31-C, D-31-N Product Number: 150-C ; 230-N ; 240-C ; 275-C ; 425-C ; D 20-N
- Date Issued:
- 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
341. Dress, 1925-1935
- Description:
- This dress was owned by Virginia Palmer Bradfield Ward. A dramatic and slinky bias cut evening dress, both the styling and the coral color are typical of the mid 1930s. The interesting seaming and panel insets give much visual interest to what might seemingly be a plain dress.Virginia Palmer Bradfield was born 1897 in Grand Rapids, MI. She was born in to one of Michigan's oldest mining families.Her great grandfather, Charles Henry Palmer, was a pioneer investor and developer of mines and railroads in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Her grandfather, Charles Henry Palmer, Jr. continued to run his father's businesses and expanded them, with mines in Montana, Colorado, and Mexico. Her mother, Elizabeth Virginia Palmer Bradfield, continued to look after her family's estate as well as becoming an accomplished sculptress. Her father was Thomas Parks Bradfield, a graduate of University of Michigan and a lawyer. In 1918, Virginia married Harold Lee Ward of Pontiac, MI. Mr. Ward was the grandson of David Ward, one of Michigan's first lumber barons. After some time in California where Harold was stationed as a flying cadet with the Army Signal Corps Aviation Section, the two returned to live in Pontiac and had three daughters, Virginia Palmer Ward Golding, Elizabeth Palmer Ward DeVine and Ann Ward Spaeth.
- Date Issued:
- [1925 TO 1935]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
- Collection:
- Digital Dress Collection
- Description:
- This Product Literature, in the collection of The Henry Ford, contains information related to Herman Miller Product Number 3305 in the 3305 "Modern Series". This series was designed by Gilbert Rohde. The literature states: "A pleasing combination of contrasting woods. The dark wood is select straight stripe American Walnut. The light wood is Maple Burl. You can select either the custom-made wood pulls or chromium handles. " This product literature also includes information relating 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. 331, No. 3312, No. 3314. Louis XVI: No. 3383. Georgian: No. 3389, No. 3393. Hepplewhite: No. 3391. Product Number: 3305
- Date Issued:
- 1933-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Sofa, in the collection of the Oakland Museum of California, has a teak frame which is supported by brushed aluminum legs. The armsupports are also aluminum. The seat, backrest, and armrests are passed and upholstered with black leather. Herman Miller Trade Name: Eames Soft Pad Sofa
- Date Issued:
- 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Oakland 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:
- These Office Chairs, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of an arm-frame-base combination made of two chrome quadrangles with curved corners and a black metal back support that links the quadrangles behind the chair back. The seat and back are then covered with red and orange horizontal girard striped upholstery. These chairs are also known as 'Protzmann Tubular Chairs'. Price History: 1972: $68/96 variations with upholstery 1989: $519/774 variations with upholstery (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 70) Was still in production in 1989. Herman Miller Trade Name: Low back Armchair ~ Sled base ~ Side ~ Pull-Up Herman Miller Series: Tubular Seating Product Number: CA 103
- Date Issued:
- [1971 TO 1994]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
346. Herman Miller Desk
- Description:
- This Desk, in the collection of the High Museum of Art, has a case constructed of wood with a comb grain oak veneer. The work surface and storage compartment panels are pine green leather. The storage bins are mesh metal and the entire object sites on metal legs. Herman Miller Trade Name: Desk Product Number: 4658
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1957]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and High Museum of Art
- 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 Product Literature, in the collection of The Henry Ford, contains information related to the 1972 Chicago Showroom which unveiled newly designed Herman Miller office furniture. This literature explains the different office groups in detail. Accompanying the description are images of: A0381 MT/ST Table A0383 Magnetic belt Tray A0384 Tray - Rod Holder A0382 Magnetic Tape Cassette Tray EC 228, Eames Secretarial Chair CA 203 Tubular Seating High back Sled Chair CA 201 Tubular Seating High back Arm Chair CA 202 Tubular Seating High back Side Chair ET 185 Eames Oval Executive Table ET 184 Eames Round Executive Table N 5106 Nelson Office Adjustable Tilt Swivel Arm Chair Haller Program, Haller Acoustical Panels: HP 063 HP 064 HP 065 HP 066 HP 061 Product Number: EC 228
- Date Issued:
- 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Eames Chaise, in the collection of the Grand Rapids Art Museum, consists of six cushions which connect to each other and to the frame with zippers. The cushions are covered with original aucht black leather. The frames are eggplant nylon coated aluminum with fiberthin stretched over the frame (which is black rubber stretched cushion support and black metal base frame) as the supportive member for the cushions. [SOURCE: 1968 Herman Miller Inc. Trade Catalog. ] This piece is a supportive unit created for resting. It was designed for Hollywood film director, Billy Wilder. Price History: 1968: $ 600. 00 (SOURCE: Product Literature 89. 177. 726)Herman Miller Trade Name: Eames Chaise Herman Miller Series: Lounge Seating Product Number: ES 106
- Date Issued:
- [1968 TO 1994]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Art Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Side Chair is part of a four matching chairs in the collection of The Henry Ford. The chairs are sturdily constructed of an unusual design with a wooden frame. They are padded with a foam rubber seat with natural fabric upholstery and have a backrest mode of natural colored cane. [Source: ca. 1948 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog] Price History: 1950:$73. 00 (muslin) -14 fabric grades $75-$91 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 689) 1952:$76. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 690)Herman Miller Trade Name: Side Chair, Natural Cane Back Product Number: 4669
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1954]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection