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- 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
102. 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:
- 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 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
106. 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 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 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
- 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:
- 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
- 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 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
- Description:
- This Arm Chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a tan hopsak padded upholstery on the seat and backrest which covers a birch frame. The curved arms and four legs are also made of birch. 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-Wood Frame Product Number: 4663
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1964]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Arm Chair, in the Collection of The Henry Ford, consists of molded fiberglass with dark brown padded hopsak upholstery that has a ten-inch opening between the back and seat. The shell sits on a tilt, swivel four blade metal base on black casters. A chair matching this description cannot be found in any Herman Miller Trade Catalogues. This confirms that it is probably a prototype. However, the base does suggest a date circa 1963.
- Date Issued:
- 1963-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Sofa Prototype Group, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of five components; four prototype shells and one finished version. The finished version has one large tan-gray hopsack padded upholstered cushion with tan vinyl edging over a molded white plastic shell. The one-piece shell seats two. The frame is made of a single piece of metal with four feet that have white plastic glides and black rubber shock mounts. The four prototype sofas are made of different shades of red and gray plastic shell molds. The finished sofa is Accession # 89. 177. 37. 1. The prototypes are Accession #'s 89. 177. 37. 2 - 89. 177. 37. 5.
- Date Issued:
- 1969-08-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a tawny walnut top and shelf. The four standard hardware legs are chrome-plated satin. Price History: 1956: $57. 60/64. 80 variation with finish (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 1093) 1967: $77. 50Herman Miller Trade Name: End Table Herman Miller Series: Occasional Pieces Product Number: 5635
- Date Issued:
- [1956 TO 1968]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- The two-piece blue leather upholstery pad reveals the basic black wire shell of this dining or desk chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford. The upholstery is padded with jute. [Source: 1954 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog. ] See also, HMC. 198 which is housed at the Atlanta History Center. HMC. 198 is a match for this piece. Price History: 1955: $ 47. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 694) 1965: $ 74. 00 include fabric (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 717)Herman Miller Trade Name: Upholstered Wire Chair Herman Miller Series: Wire Chairs Product Number: DKX 2
- Date Issued:
- [1953 TO 1967]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection