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- 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
102. Herman Miller Chest
- Description:
- This Chest of Drawers, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a castano and sequoia burl veneered exterior surface across the front two doors. At the center is an inlay that forms three horizontal lines. The interior contains six drawers with brush chrome pulls. On the back is the inscription '3192/43'. This piece is the same version that was designed for the 1933 Chicago World's Fair and used in "Design for Living House". Price History: 1936: $43. 00 (wholesale); 95. 00 (retail); 1937: $43. 00 (wholesale); 95. 00 (retail)Herman Miller Trade Name: Chest Herman Miller Series: Modern Bedroom Group Product Number: 3317
- Date Issued:
- [1933 TO 1937]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Bench, in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, is constructed of a natural birch base and top. This object was renamed the Nelson Platform Bench since its construction was reissued in 1994. Herman Miller Trade Name: Platform Bench Herman Miller Series: Basic Cabinet Product Number: 4692
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1966]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Los Angeles County Museum of Art
- 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 Desk, in the collection of The Henry Ford, includes a beige plastic laminate work surface with vinyl edging. The back contains a recessed hanging file bin with tambour veneer and three molded plastic pencil drawers with teak fronts. The side panels are constructed of wood painted blue with two 'I' shaped legs attached to form the base. A footrest bar made of aluminum connects the two legs and they are finished off with white plastic glides. An electrical cord and lock and key can also be found on the desk. Price History: 1964: $366 1967: $410Herman Miller Trade Name: High Desk Herman Miller Series: Action Office Product Number: 64918
- Date Issued:
- [1964 TO 1968]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Occasional Chair, in the collection of the Dallas Museum of Art, consists of a molded plastic shell which sits on a metal base with four legs. The shell is padded and covered with a two-tone, yellow vinyl. This object was designed for Braniff Airlines lobby. Herman Miller Series: The Girard Group
- Date Issued:
- [1952 TO 1975]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Dallas Museum of Art
- 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 Arm Chair, in the collection of the Newark Museum consists of a frame and legs made of ash with a black lacquer. The seat, back and arms are padded and covered with brown, wool tweed upholstery. Price History: The price varies with fabric options from $443. 00-$596. 00. Herman Miller Trade Name: Arm Chair Herman Miller Series: Cube Group Product Number: NT 101
- Date Issued:
- 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Newark Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Roll-Top Desk, in the collection of the Oakland Museum of California, is made of wood and sits on a base with an aluminum footrail. The desk consists of a work surface with vinyl edging and laminated while the sides are painted electric blue. The tambour top contains a file bin with four royalite drawers all in oil brown ash. This product number, 64903, with electric blue desk ends was discontinued after 1967. Herman Miller Trade Name: 64903 Low Desk Herman Miller Series: Action Office Product Number: 64903
- Date Issued:
- [1964 TO 1967]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Oakland Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Telephone Table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, has an interior work carrel that has padded gold polynit sides and back with metal lined cutout in dexter back for phone to be inserted. The exterior work carrel is made of wood (possible ash) on top with gray fabric covered metal modesty panel below and painted wood sides. The work surface is white laminate with gray vinyl edge and molded wood shelf below. The base is aluminum with electric wiring. This piece was designed by both Propst, Robert and Nelson, George. Price History: 1964: $154. 50 1967: $173. 00Herman Miller Trade Name: Storage Unit Herman Miller Series: Action Office Product Number: 64915 ; 64963 with fluorescent light
- Date Issued:
- [1964 TO 1967]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Side Chair, in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, has a light greige molded fiberglass shell which sits on an aluminum pedestal base with four blades. The shell front is padded and covered with black naugahyde upholstery than finished with a vinyl grey edging. Designed for LaFonda del Sol Restaurant in New York City. Herman Miller Trade Name: LaFonda Side Chair Herman Miller Series: 1700 Series Product Number: 1700-1
- Date Issued:
- [1962 TO 1975]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Los Angeles County Museum of Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Ottoman, in the collection of the Dallas Historical Society, consists of a wedge shaped, hopsack padded top covered with a patterned blue, orange, and black upholstery. Herman Miller Trade Name: Ottoman Herman Miller Series: The Girard Group Product Number: 66332
- Date Issued:
- [1966 TO 1967]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Dallas Historical Society
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Molded Plastic Chair, in the collection of Cranbrook Art Museum, consists of a chrome frame with molded white plastic shell on top. The base is metal that has been painted white and has four blades. This piece was part of the Depree Family collection. This piece is also known by the name "Swaged Leg Lounge Chair. "Herman Miller Trade Name: Flexible Back Plastic Lounge Chair Product Number: MAA
- Date Issued:
- [1958 TO 1963]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Cranbrook Academy of Art. Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This End Table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a walnut veneer on the sides, drawer front, back and legs. The top is brown leather and has two metal planter bins and a bent metal swinging arm lamp support. The lamp has a circular fluorescent light bulb with a white circular lamp shade and electrical cord. The table sits on four wooden legs with metal glides. Herman Miller Trade Name: Lamp Table Product Number: 4634-L
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1955]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Desk, in the collection of the Dallas Historical Society, consists of a maple veneer on the front, top, and side. On the dexter side is five drawers with circular wooden pulls. The back contains two shelf bookcases. Herman Miller Trade Name: Flat-top desk Herman Miller Series: blueprint Group Product Number: 4219
- Date Issued:
- 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Dallas Historical Society
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Table, in the collection of the Dallas Historical Society, has an acacia burl veneer on the top and shelf. The four legs are wrapped with leatherette and finished with brass tacks. Price History: 1941: $ 48. 00 (retail); 1942: $ 52. 00 (retail)Herman Miller Trade Name: End Table Herman Miller Series: Paldao Group Product Number: 4129
- Date Issued:
- 1941-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Dallas Historical Society
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Molded Plastic Armchair, in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, consists of a parchment molded fiberglass shell which sits on a bright zinc wire base. Herman Miller Trade Name: Zenaloy Chair Herman Miller Series: Molded Plastic Armchairs Product Number: LAR
- Date Issued:
- [1950 TO 1967]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Los Angeles County Museum of Art
- 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 Table, in the collection of the New Jersey Historical Society, consists of a white laminate plastic top that sits on a white enameled aluminum pedestal base with four blades. Herman Miller Trade Name: Pedestal Table Herman Miller Series: Occasional tables Product Number: 5453
- Date Issued:
- [1962 TO 1994]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and New Jersey Historical Society
- 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 side chair is part of a set of four matching chairs in the collection of The Henry Ford. These chairs consists of a bright yellow padded upholstery with dark gray vinyl edging over an off-white molded fiberglass shell. The back is exposed while the front is fully upholstered. The base is made of a metal pronged pedestal with four feet extending at the bottom with white plastic glides. This piece was originally designed for La Fonda del Sol restaurant in New York City. Price History: 1962: $ 190. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 708) 1983: $ 110. 00 Product Number: 1700
- Date Issued:
- [1961 TO 1985]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
122. Herman Miller The Herman Miller Furniture Company; Zeeland Michigan Modern and Traditional, 1936
- Description:
- This Product Literature, in the collection of The Henry Ford, contains information related to Herman Miller Product Numbers 3322, 3426, 3432, 3439, 3454, 3548, 3630, 3665, 3681, 3770, and 5207. These products are original designs by Gilbert Rohde and were all part of the Herman Miller "Modern" line. The literature states: "The Modern is arranged in the order which one would naturally follow in planning a room; first taking care of the wall units, then the combination chairs, the important seating, and after that the tables. " This product literature also includes information relating to the following product numbers: 257, 258, 357, 507, 510, 514, 590, 600, 603, 604, 612, 613, 620, 621, 622, 700, 701, 703, 705, 717, 3305, 3317, 3319, 3321, 3322, 3323, 3387, 3392, 3403, 3407, 3409, 3415, 3416, 3417, 3425, 3426, 3427, 3428, 3430, 3431, 3432, 3434, 3435, 3436, 3437, 3439, 3440, 3441, 3445, 3447, 3448, 3450, 3451, 3453, 3454, 3457, 3459, 3460, 3461, 3465, 3470, 3471, 3476, 3480, 3485, 3487, 3488, 3491, 3504, 3511, 3513, 3546, 3548, 3549, 3549A, 3550, 3551, 3552, 3553, 3554, 3555, 3556, 3557, 3558, 3560, 3561, 3562, 3568, 3580, 3590, 3591, 3611, 3612, 3620, 3622, 3624, 3628, 3630, 3632, 3633, 3634, 3635, 3665, 3666, 3681, 3682, 3683, 3685, 3686, 3687, 3688, 3689, 3690, 3725, 3770, 3773, 3784, 5025, 5206, 5207, 5208, 5209, 5271, 5272, 5273, 6002, 6003, 6005, 6009, 6011, 6014, 8003, 8004, 8506, 8507, 8509 Product Number: 3322 ; 3426 ; 3432 ; 3439 ; 3454 ; 3548 ; 3630 ; 3665 ; 3681 ; 3770 ; 5207
- Date Issued:
- 1936-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Office Chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a metal frame and base with four blades and caster adjustments. The seat and backrest are padded with black skin-like upholstery and eight covered buttons. The armrests are covered with black leather over metal. Price History: 1969: $339/363 varies with upholstery grade (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 663) 1972: $226/242 varies with upholstery grade (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 732)Herman Miller Trade Name: Tilt Swivel Chair Herman Miller Series: Eames Intermediate Chairs Product Number: ES 103
- Date Issued:
- [1969 TO 1973]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Child's Chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, is made of all molded plywood with a natural colored wood veneer sitting on four legs. The backrest contains a heart-shaped cutout and has three metal fasteners attaching it to the seat. This piece was manufactured by Evans Products Company and distributed by Herman Miller, Inc.
- Date Issued:
- 1944-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Night Stand, in the collection of the High Museum of Modern Art, is constructed of a wood case with grey, American ash veneer on the top and sides. There is a herringbone design on the case as well. The front contains a drop-front door with a metal door pull. This night stand's plan was designed for 1933 Chicago World's Fair, "A Century of Progress," "Design for Living House. "Herman Miller Trade Name: Bedside Table Herman Miller Series: 3319 Suite Product Number: 3319
- Date Issued:
- [1933 TO 1936]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and High Museum of Art
- 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
127. Herman Miller Chair
- Description:
- This Side Chair, in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, consists of a tan vinyl upholstered seat and back which sits on a stainless steel base. This chair design was awarded the grand prize at the 1957 X1 Triennale, Milan, Italy. Herman Miller Trade Name: Chair Herman Miller Series: Kjaerholm Collection Product Number: KC 022
- Date Issued:
- [1973 TO 1977]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Los Angeles County Museum of Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Sofa, in the collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, is constructed with a teak frame with support straps which sits on a polished cast aluminum base with black plastic glides. The sofa is completed with black leather padded upholstery on the back and seat cushions as well as the armrests. There is a Herman Miller Label attached which reads, "Made in Italy". This sofa was the last design of Eames manufactured by Herman Miller. Herman Miller Trade Name: Soft Pad Sofa Product Number: ES 108
- Date Issued:
- [1984 TO 1994]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Product Literature, in the collection of The Henry Ford, contains information related to the Eames Storage Units (E. S. U. ) designed by Charles Eames. This brochure states how Eames Storage Units represented a frank and forthright answer to a permanent and basic furniture need. The pieces are attractive, durable cabinets, cases and desks that are modestly priced. The literature goes on to state that "the pieces are plated steel uprights supporting plastic-coated plywood shelves and stain resistant wood or plastic coated tops. Crossed metal struts or lacquered masonite panels insure stability. There are numerous arrangements including open shelves, sliding panel doors and drawers, in a variety of color combinations". The catalog illustrates, in color and black and white, the standard units of the 100, 200, and the 400 series of E. S. U. Cases as well as the E. S. U. Desks. Herman Miller Product Numbers: 100-C, 100-N, 110-C, 110-N, 150-C, 150-N, 200-C, 200-N, 201-C, 201-N, 210-C, 210-N, 211-C, 211-N, 220-C, 220-N, 230-C, 230-N, 240-C, 240-N, 250-C, 250-N, 251-C, 251-N, 270-C, 270-N, 420-C, 420-N, 421-C, 421-N, D-10-C, D-10-N, D-20-C, D-20-N Product Number: 150-C ; 230-N ; 240-C ; 421 ; D 20 ; D 20-N ; D 30
- Date Issued:
- 1951-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Occasional Chair, in the collection of the High Museum of Art, consists of a molded plastic shell which sits on a polished aluminum base with four legs. The shell is padded and covered with tan and rust hopsak upholstery with a Ivory hopsak seat cushion and black vinyl welts. This object was designed for Braniff Airlines lobby and has a price history which varies with fabric from $266 to $258. Herman Miller Trade Name: 66311 Chair Herman Miller Series: The Girard Group Product Number: 66311
- Date Issued:
- [1966 TO 1967]
- 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 Cranbrook Art Museum, consists of an elephant hide gray fiberglass shell which sits on a wire frame base. The frame is painted black and rests on glides. Herman Miller Trade Name: Side Chair Herman Miller Series: Fiberglass Reinforced Side and Armchairs Product Number: DSR
- Date Issued:
- [1954 TO 1968]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Cranbrook Academy of Art. Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This End Table, in the collection of the Newark Museum, consists of an ash frame and legs which are covered with ebonized black. The top is charcoal grey naugahyde. Price History: The price varies with top finish from $93-$102Herman Miller Trade Name: NT 104 Square Table Herman Miller Series: Cube Group Product Number: NT 104
- Date Issued:
- 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Newark Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
133. Herman Miller Chair
- 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 Office Chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a metal pedestal base with four blades, black casters, and the ability to swivel and adjust height with a black metal adjuster. This base supports a chair with a padded backrest and seat covered in burgundy polynit upholstery. This piece has a label with the materials and product information attached as well as a Herman Miller Company Label. This chair is also known as a 'Stumpf Ergon Chair'. Price History: 1976: $245 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 742); 1983: $463 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 1053)Herman Miller Trade Name: Swivel Chair Herman Miller Series: Ergon Chairs-Operational Product Number: OS 137
- Date Issued:
- [1976 TO 1983]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Molded Plastic Chair, in the collection of the High Museum of Art, is made of white molded plastic for the seat and arms while the backrest is gray. The seat pad is charcoal grey naugahyde. The seat rests on a swagged chrome base with four curved feet. Herman Miller Trade Name: Flexible back Plastic Chair Product Number: DAA 5
- Date Issued:
- [1958 TO 1963]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and High Museum of Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Office Chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a chrome pedestal base with four blades, black casters, and the ability to tilt and swivel. This base supports a chair with a padded backrest, seat and armrests covered in brow polynit upholstery. like the base, the arm supports are polished chrome. Under the seat is the labels for the patent and materials hang tag. This chair was the first off the line at Herman Miller's Holland Chair Plant and is also know by the name of 'Stumpf Ergon Chair'. Price History: 1976: $423 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 741); 1983: $842 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 1053)Herman Miller Trade Name: Tilt Swivel Chair Herman Miller Series: Ergon Executive Chairs Product Number: OS 120
- Date Issued:
- [1976 TO 1983]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Record Player Cabinet, in the collection of the Dallas Museum of Art, is constructed of a wood case with rosewood veneer on the top and sides. There are four doors on the object that are painted white and have porcelain door pulls. The is also a compartment for the turntable, speaker, amplifier and record storage. It comes with a wall mount. Herman Miller Trade Name: Hi-Fi Cabinet Product Number: 5722-WH
- Date Issued:
- [1957 TO 1958]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Dallas Museum of Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Arm Chair, in the collection of the 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 Armchair, in the collection of the Oakland Museum of California, is an adjustable tilt swivel four-point base armchair with high back and casters. The seat is upholstered with blue Polylok while the pedestal base is polished aluminum. The pedestal also is complete with four blades. Herman Miller Trade Name: High Back Armchair ~ Tilt Swivel Four-Point Base ~ Caster Herman Miller Series: Wilkes Soft Seating Product Number: WS 12641
- Date Issued:
- [1974 TO 1975]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Oakland Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Side Chair, in the collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, consists of a bright plated wire leg frame with an upholstered backrest and seat over a black wire shell. The seat is covered with black naugahyde and has a removable cushion. Price Range varies with fabric, $24. 75-$36. 55. Herman Miller Trade Name: Upholstered Wire Chair with Upholstery Herman Miller Series: Eames Chairs Product Number: DKR 1
- Date Issued:
- [1953 TO 1965]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Chest Cabinet, in the collection of the Dallas Museum of Art, consists of an oak top, side and front which sits on legs that are bent metal. There object contains four drawers with chrome, satin drawers pulls, and one storage cabinet with three shelves. Herman Miller Trade Name: Chest 4 Drawers Herman Miller Series: Basic Cabinet Series Product Number: 4712
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1957]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Dallas Museum of Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This zenaloy-plastic armshell chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, is constructed by molding a thermosetting resin reinforced with gray glass fibers. The metal base is made of bent aluminum wire and is attached to the shell with rubber shock mounts. Embossed on the bottom with Herman Miller Logo and Patent Label. This particular chair is designed as a low-low chair, meaning it is the lowest and lightest of all molded plastic chairs according to a 1952 Herman Miller Trade Catalog. It is also known as the "cat in the cradle" wire shell chair. [Source: 1952 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog] Price History: 1952: $ 30. 00 (Trade Cat. 89. 177. 690) 1965: $ 24. 00 (Trade Cat. 89. 177. 717)Herman Miller Trade Name: Zenaloy Chair Herman Miller Series: Molded Plastic Armchair Product Number: LAR
- Date Issued:
- [1950 TO 1967]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Office Chair, in the collectin of the Oakland Museum of California, consists of a padded foam seat which sits on a chrome-plated steel base with black casters. Black Hopsak upholstery covers the seat and back. The seat height and back are adjustable giving the object changing dimentions: Depth, from 23. 75" to 26. 25". Height, 26" to 32". Seat Height, 16" to 20". Width, 21. 25 (with arm)The price range varied with fabric from $275. 00-$305. 00. Herman Miller Trade Name: Swivel Chair ~ Adjustable Height with Arm ~ Caster Herman Miller Series: Rollback Chairs Product Number: RB 102
- Date Issued:
- [1977 TO 1981]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Oakland Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Dressing Table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, has a Honduras mahogany veneer covering the top, sides, shelf, and legs. There is one long drawer in front with two ornate brass pulls. The four legs are carved and have glides on bottom. This piece is intended to be used with a mirror. The designer of this piece was either Edgar Somes or Aurelio Bevelacqua. Herman Miller Series: Georgian Group, Chippendale Product Number: 3389
- Date Issued:
- 1933-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Child's Stool, in the collection of The Henry Ford, 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 Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- These Lounge Chairs, in the collection of Cranbrook Art Museum, are constructed of molded walnut plywood with veneer and has rubber mounts. On the bottom of the one seat (CAAM 1990. 76) is a metal label which reads: Charles Eames design/Herman Miller-Zeeland-Michigan. This product was first manufactured by Evans Products in 1945. Herman Miller became the distributor in 1946, and in 1949 the manufacturer.
- Date Issued:
- [1945 TO 1950]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Cranbrook Academy of Art. Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Eames Sofa Compact, in the collections of the Dallas Museum of Art, 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 tan and gray Girard 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 Dallas Museum of Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Secretarial Desk, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of two separate units that are completed when put together but can be used separate as well. both units are constructed of walnut veneer on all sides and a while laminate top. The Smaller of the two units sits on four metal legs with white plastic glides and has two drawers on the sinister side with metal pulls. This unit also comes with an electrical cord and electrical outlet. The larger of the two units also sits on four metal legs with white plastic glides and has two drawers on the sinister side with metal pulls. On the dexter side can be found compartments for shelves, four screw holes and an electrical cord. On the center top are two electrical outlets. Price History: 1964: $240. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 715) 1972: $446. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 732)Herman Miller Trade Name: Secretarial-L Desk Herman Miller Series: Executive Office Group Product Number: 64805 LHP ; 64854 LHF
- Date Issued:
- [1964 TO 1973]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Coffee Table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a square top with curved corners and edge which almost forms a clover leaf. A paldao veneer covers the top in four sections as well as covering the sides. The pieces sit on four conical wood legs which are covered with leatherette upholstery. A single row of brass tacks finish the piece vertically on the four elongated cone legs. The inscription '4188' is stamped on the bottom. Price History: 1941: $70. 00 (retail); 1942: $88. 00 (retail)Herman Miller Trade Name: Coffee Table Herman Miller Series: Paldao Tables Product Number: 4188
- Date Issued:
- [1941 TO 1942]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Chest, in the collection of Cranbrook Art Museum, consists of a plywood case lacquered with masonite and plastic laminate on the top and front. The sides are paneled with light and dark grey micarta while the back is paneled with black, white, and grey micarta. The frame is chrome plated metal with four legs. Herman Miller Trade Name: Chest of Drawers Herman Miller Series: Eames Storage Unit Product Number: 226-N
- Date Issued:
- [1953 TO 1954]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Cranbrook Academy of Art. Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Armchair, in the collection of the Oakland Museum of California, consists of a padded shell which sits on an aluminum base. The base has five blades and is nylon coated white with casters. There is a swivel mechanism for adjusting. The seat is upholstered with brown Polylok. Herman Miller Trade Name: Medium Back Armchair ~ Tilt Swivel Pod Base Herman Miller Series: Wilkes Soft Seating Product Number: WS 11241
- Date Issued:
- [1974 TO 1975]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Oakland 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 Bentwood Chair, in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, is constructed of ebonized birch on the seat, backrest and legs. The seat is round with a padded cushion. The cushion is upholstered with Girard print fabric. Ebonized finish was not a standard option for this product. Herman Miller Trade Name: Laminated Wood Side Chair Product Number: 5890-1
- Date Issued:
- [1958 TO 1959]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Los Angeles County Museum of Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Wire Chair, in the collection of the Dallas Historical Society, contains a shell of black wire with light blue bikini-style upholstery and a removable foam cushion. The base is also constructed of black wire legs with white plastic glides. Herman Miller Trade Name: Upholstered Wire Chair Herman Miller Series: Eames Chairs Product Number: DKR 2
- Date Issued:
- [1951 TO 1966]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Dallas Historical Society
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, has an acacia burl veneer on the top and shelf while the vertical surfaces have a paldao veneer. The four legs are wrapped with leatherette and finished with brass tacks. The product number, '4129', can be found under the table top. Price History: 1941: $ 48. 00 (retail); 1942: $ 52. 00 (retail)Herman Miller Trade Name: End Table Herman Miller Series: Paldao table Product Number: 4129
- Date Issued:
- [1941 TO 1942]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Side Chair, in the collection of the New Jersey Historical Society, consists of a bright plated wire leg frame with an upholstered backrest and seat over a black wire shell. The seat is covered with black naugahyde and has a removable cushion. Price Range varies with fabric, $24. 75-$36. 55. Herman Miller Trade Name: Upholstered Wire Chair Herman Miller Series: Eames Chairs Product Number: DKR 1
- Date Issued:
- [1953 TO 1965]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and New Jersey Historical Society
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Office Chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, has a wood seat, back and frame. The seat, arms and back are covered with black vinyl upholstery over foam rubber padding. Four covered buttons also can be found across the back in the same material. The chair sits on an adjustable polished aluminum base that swivels and has four blades and black casters. On the seat bottom is the circular metal Herman Miller, Inc-Designer Label, material information and date. Price History: 1959:$392. 00 (fabric); 444. 00 (naugahyde); 472. 00 (leather); 1972:$222-$342 (leather) (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 732)Herman Miller Trade Name: High Back Executive Tilt-Swivel Chair Product Number: 5871
- Date Issued:
- [1958 TO 1973]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- 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 Molded Plastic Chair, in the collection of the New Jersey Historical Society, consists of a parchment molded fiberglass shell which sits on an aluminum base with four legs. Herman Miller Trade Name: Dining ~ Desk Chair Herman Miller Series: Molded Plastic Side Chairs Product Number: DSX
- Date Issued:
- [1954 TO 1991]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and New Jersey Historical Society
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Occasional Table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a circular top that is made of white plastic laminate over blond birch wood. The top sits on a chrome pedestal base with four blades and metal glides. Price History: 1955: $96. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 1109) 1985: $327. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 1043)Herman Miller Trade Name: Pedestal End Table Product Number: 5451
- Date Issued:
- [1955 TO 1994]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This 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 Modular Desk, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a white laminate work surface and base of two square 'C' Shaped metal legs painted gray with metal glides and footrest bar. The back, side panels, and two pencil drawer fronts are walnut veneer. The lift cover is walnut veneer with cork board interior. there is also a padded gray vinyl elbow rest and the edging is a dark gray vinyl. This piece is a Freestanding desk prototype designed by Propst, Robert, commonly referred to as "First Prototype -- Freestanding AO Desk". Herman Miller Trade Name: Freestanding Desk ~ Prototype
- Date Issued:
- 1963-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Chaise Lounge, in the collection of the Oakland Museum of California, consists of six cushions which connect to each other and to the frame with zippers. The cushions are covered with black leather. Two loose small pillows are supplied with the unit. Frames are eggplant nylon coated aluminum with fiberthin stretched over the frame (which is black rubber stretched cushion support and black metal base frame) as the supportive member for the cushions. [SOURCE: 1968 Herman Miller Inc. Trade Catalog. ]Price History: 1968: $ 600. 00 (SOURCE: Trade Catalog 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 Oakland 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 Arm Chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, is part of the Eames designed Aluminum Group. It's made with an aluminum base that has four blades and an aluminum frame. The seat and backrest are covered with black naugahyde upholstery. The redesign of the Aluminum Group combines the tilt-swivel mechanisms and glides to make for a lightweight, stable, and lean profile office chair. [Source: 1969 Herman Miller Trade Catalog]. Price History: 1968: $230. -249. 00 varies with upholstery 1985: $900-1000. 00 varies with upholstery Herman Miller Trade Name: Tilt-Swivel Highback Desk Armchair Herman Miller Series: Aluminum Group Product Number: EA 119
- Date Issued:
- [1968 TO 1985]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This 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 Table, in the collection of the Newark Museum, consists of a square base with rounded corners which rests on four tapered legs. It is veneered in blond wood with yellow cast (birch?). There is an inset superstructure on two sides and enclosed corner with parabolic or boomerang form top. The end supports are tapered conical. The glass protective top is not numbered. Remnants of label on table seem to say #4183, but archives show it as #4283. This might show that it's a variation of PN #4183. Herman Miller Trade Name: Corner table Herman Miller Series: Paldao Tables Product Number: 4183
- Date Issued:
- 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Newark Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Twin Bed, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a headboard and footboard made of wood with Honduras mahogany veneer and sides boards in dark wood. The headboard is carved with gilt decoration on the top whereas the footboard has a gilt, cut out design. Four light wood slats come with the piece. The designer of this piece is unknown. Herman Miller Trade Name: Twin Bed Herman Miller Series: Georgian Group, Chippendale Product Number: 3389
- Date Issued:
- [1928 TO 1935]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This typewriter stand, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a taupe laminate top with the sides and four dexter drawers being tawny walnut veneer. The sinister side contains one "H"-shaped metal leg and support bar while the dexter side sits on two metal legs with black plastic casters. Price History: 1950: $207. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 689) 1952: $172. 40Herman Miller Trade Name: Portable Typewriter Stand, drawers left facing Herman Miller Series: Executive Office Group Product Number: 4751
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1960]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Side Chair Base, in the collection of the Oakland Museum of California, is made of black metalThis base was developed for LaFonda del Sol Restaurant, New York City. Herman Miller Trade Name: Base ~ LaFonda Side Chair Herman Miller Series: 1700 Series Product Number: 1700-1
- Date Issued:
- [1961 TO 1975]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Oakland Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Modular Seating Unit, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of two units that match and are used together. The Table Lounge Unit has a seat and back combination made of two, dark green, vinyl upholstery pads sitting on a steel frame painted white. The piece sits on four painted white steel legs. On the sinister side there is a white laminate table attached to the seat The Lounge Unit matches the Table Lounge Unit minus the table. This piece also consists of three dark green padded vinyl upholstered seats with backs. Price History:For N-108: 1957: $418. 00(fabric);$446. 00 (naugahyde); $462. 00 (leather) (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 660) 1959: $444. 00 (fabric); $472. 00 (naugahyde); $488. 00 (leather) (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 704) For N-109: 1957: $522. 00 (fabric); $564. 00 (naugahyde); $588. 00 (leather) (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 660) 1959: $560. 00 (fabric); $602. 00 (naugahyde); $626. 00 (leather) (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 704)Herman Miller Trade Name: 6' Table Lounge Unit ; 6' Lounge Unit Herman Miller Series: Steelframe Seating Product Number: 6GU ; 6JU
- Date Issued:
- [1956 TO 1960]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Vanity, in the collection of the Newark Museum, consists of a dressing table carcase of rectangular form with slightly concave recessed facade which is veneered in medium brown walnut. The table is raised on four short conical legs. There are four drawers of equal size with walnut veneer and blond (birch) strip pulls across top edge of drawers. The mirror is missing. Stenciled on the back in black are the numbers 3930 which indicates the year of design to be 1939. Herman Miller Trade Name: Dresser Base ~ Mirror Herman Miller Series: 3930 Bedroom Group Product Number: 3930
- Date Issued:
- 1939-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Newark Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This lounge chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a stainless steel frame and sled base with brown leather upholstery stretched across the frame. The seat and back are padded as well. Price History: 1973: $900 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 734) 1976: $1145Herman Miller Trade Name: Easy Chair ~ High Herman Miller Series: Kjaerholm Collection Product Number: KC 021
- Date Issued:
- [1973 TO 1977]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Dresser, in the collection of The Henry Ford, is constructed of a walnut top, sides, frame and legs with a dark piano mahogany veneer. There are three large drawers with padded off-white leather cloth upholstery squares on the front. Price History: 1941: $ 108. 50 (retail); 1942: $ 122. 00Herman Miller Trade Name: Dresser Herman Miller Series: 4140 Modern Bedroom Group Product Number: 4140
- Date Issued:
- [1941 TO 1942]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Bedside Table, in the collection of the Newark Museum, is part of a suite and consists of a rectangular carcase with a bowed front and single drawer about a cupboard. The veneer is rosewood with a recessed base inlaid with vertical stripes of rosewood. There are also a circular concave mat brass pull on the drawer. This piece bears partial B. Altman Label. This indicates that it was manufactured before 1939. Herman Miller Trade Name: Bedside Table Herman Miller Series: Suite 3770 Product Number: 3770
- Date Issued:
- [1936 TO 1939]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Newark Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Coffee Table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, has a black laminated plastic top on wood. The base consists of two square bent wire sections made of bright zinc. This piece also can be referred to by its popular name, surfboard table. Price History: 1952: $85. 50 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 690) 1958: $124. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 666)Herman Miller Trade Name: Coffee Table Product Number: ETR
- Date Issued:
- [1951 TO 1969]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
178. Herman Miller Server
- Description:
- This Table, in the collection of the Dallas Historical Society, consists of a walnut veneer on the two slab sides, a top and bottom crossbar. Herman Miller Trade Name: Server Herman Miller Series: 3979 Dining Room Suite Product Number: 3979
- Date Issued:
- 1939-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Dallas Historical Society
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Bench, in the collection of the Newark Museum, is constructed of a natural birch top and slats which sits on two ebonized wood legs. Herman Miller Trade Name: Platform Bench Herman Miller Series: Basic cabinet Series Product Number: 4690
- Date Issued:
- 1946-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Newark Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Office Chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a metal frame with four blades and casters on the base. The seat and backrest are padded and covered with black skin-like upholstery and eight covered buttons. The armrests are padded black leather over the metal frame. Price History: 1972: $349; 1989: $2126/2476 varies with fabric grade (89. 177. 70) Was still in production in 1989Herman Miller Trade Name: Executive Adjustable Tilt-Swivel Chair Herman Miller Series: Eames Intermediate Chair
- Date Issued:
- [1972 TO 1991]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Table, in the collection of the Oakland Museum of California, consists of a wooden top laminated white. The base is made of bright zinc wire. Herman Miller Trade Name: Strut Table Product Number: LTR
- Date Issued:
- [1952 TO 1994]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Oakland Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Casting, in the collection of the Oakland Museum of California, is a sofa casting made of metal and painted silver. This sofa casting is the first casting for a Soft Pad Sofa. Herman Miller Trade Name: Prototype for 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 case, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a white laminate top with rosewood veneer on the back, side, and front. The six drawers each have one white porcelain pull attached to them. This "Miniature Chest" is the Rosewood Cabinet Series was created to stand alone or could sit on other pieces in the series of cabinets designed by Nelson, George. Price History: 1955: $170. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 1110); 1959: $218. 00 teak 1964: $174. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 712)Herman Miller Trade Name: Miniature Chest Herman Miller Series: Rosewood Cabinet Series Product Number: 5215
- Date Issued:
- [1954 TO 1965]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
184. Herman Miller Desk
- Description:
- This Desk, in the collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, consists of a chrome-plated metal frame with a "H-Leg" and footrest. The top is Masonite while the covering is orange vinyl. The front of the desk contains two drawers with black metal pulls. on the sinister side are red, blue, black, and yellow micarta panels. Orange vinyl was not in the Herman Miller catalog as a regular option nor was color combinations of the panels. This suggests the the object may have been a special customer order. Herman Miller Trade Name: Desk Herman Miller Series: Eames Storage Units Product Number: D 20
- Date Issued:
- [1953 TO 1954]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Zenaloy rocking chair, in the collection of the Newark Museum, consists of thermosetting resin reinforced with molded fiberglass arm shell on a zinc plated metal wire base. The chair is padded and covered with neutral grey and green naugahyde upholstery with off-white vinyl edging and sits on birch rockers. This version with neutral applied shell color produced only in 1954. According to the 1965 Herman Miller Trade Catalogue, the light weight rocker is ideal for reading, relaxing, and use by the young mother. Price History: 1952: $ 38. 20 (Trade Catalogue 89. 177. 690) 1965: $ 32. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 717)Herman Miller Trade Name: Zenaloy Chair (Rocker) Herman Miller Series: Molded Plastic Armchairs Product Number: RAR 1
- Date Issued:
- 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Newark Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
186. Herman Miller Desk
- Description:
- This Modular Desk, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of East Indian Laurel veneer on the enter exterior surface. The base is constructed of rectangular ebonized wood with storage compartments on the dexter side and a curved metal tube leg on the sinister side. behind the hinged door on the dexter side is build in drawers with semi-curcular aluminum drawer pulls. This piece also has a pull out writing surface. Price History: 1936: $ 44. 00; 1941: $103. 50Herman Miller Trade Name: Desk Herman Miller Series: Laurel Group Product Number: 3548
- Date Issued:
- [1934 TO 1941]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Cabinet, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a case with an East Indian Laurel veneer that sits on an ebonized wood base. On the front are two doors that open to reveal fixed and movable shelves. Price History: 1936: $45. 00; 1941: $99. 00Herman Miller Trade Name: Utility Cabinet Herman Miller Series: Laurel Group Product Number: 3426
- Date Issued:
- [1936 TO 1941]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- 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:
- These Arm Chairs, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consist of a birch frame with dark wood arms, legs, and backrest supports that sit on metal glides. The seat and backrest are padded and covered with textured gold upholstery. Price History: 1936: $13. 00 (wholesale); $29. 00 (retail) 1939: $15. 75 (wholesale); $36. 50 (retail)Herman Miller Trade Name: Armchair Herman Miller Series: Modern Product Number: 3322
- Date Issued:
- [1933 TO 1940]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Stool, in the collection of the Oakland Museum of California, has a padded foam seat which sits on a steel pedestal base with four blades, a footring, and casters. The seat back is adjustable. An orange Hopsak upholstery covers the seat while the frame and base are chrome-plated. The price range varied with fabric from $383. 00 to $413. 00. Herman Miller Trade Name: Swivel Stool ~ Adjustable Height with Arm ~ Caster Herman Miller Series: Rollback Operational Stools Product Number: RB 102
- Date Issued:
- [1977 TO 1981]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Oakland Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Chair, in the collection of the Newark Museum, consists of a molded fiberglass stacking chair in a 'S' shape covered with red lacquer. As indicated by the manufacturer's label, this chair was manufactured in 1975. Herman Miller Trade Name: Panton Chair Herman Miller Series: Commercial Seating Product Number: PA 100
- Date Issued:
- 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Newark Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Radio Cabinet, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a tawny walnut veneer case. The dexter front has one drawer/record player unit and a drop-front radio unit with metal pull. There is also one open shelf under the drop-front. The sinister front has a fabric covered, 13. 5 inch. diameter speaker. The back side is open behind the radio and speaker. The cabinet sits on four "V"-shaped bent metal legs. This piece was designed to hold 35-40 record albums. Price history: 6/50: $176. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 689); 11/56: $342. 00 (Radio not included in price)Herman Miller Trade Name: Radio Cabinet Herman Miller Series: Nelson basic Cabinet Series Product Number: 4743
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1956]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Day Bed, in the collection of the Dallas Museum of Art, consists of a natural birch spring frame with four sating finish, aluminum legs. The mattress cover is yellow fabric and is completed with two birch frame bolsters. Herman Miller Trade Name: Day Bed with Bolster Support Product Number: 5088
- Date Issued:
- [1950 TO 1964]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Dallas Museum of Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Chair, in the collection of the Oakland Museum of California, 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 1991]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Oakland Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Lounge Chair, in the collection of the New Jersey Historical Society, consists of a wood frame which supports a padded seat and back. The seat and back are then covered with camel color, polynit upholstery with brass tacks. The legs are painted dark grey wood. Price History: price varies with fabric from $35 to $63. Herman Miller Trade Name: Easy Chair Product Number: 3950
- Date Issued:
- [1939 TO 1943]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and New Jersey Historical Society
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Molded Wood Chair, in the collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, has a wood seat. The seat, backrest, frame, and legs are red veneer over molded plywood. This product was first manufactured by Evans Products in 1945. Herman Miller, Inc. became the distributor in 1946, and in 1949 the manufacturer. Price History: 1947: $ 14. 25 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 688) 1952: $ 32. 30 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 690)Herman Miller Trade Name: Molded Plywood Dining Chair Product Number: DCW
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1953]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- 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 Easy Chair, in the collection of the High Museum of Art, has wood legs which support a seat with back and arms. The seat, back and arms are padded and upholstered with fabric. Price History: Price varies with fabric, $62. 00 - $108. 50. Herman Miller Trade Name: Square Back Easy Chair Product Number: 3681
- Date Issued:
- [1936 TO 1943]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and High Museum of Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Roll-Top Desk, in the collection of The Henry Ford, is part of the Action Office I Desks. The top and back are light oak tambour. The work surface is made of white plastic laminate with a dark gray vinyl front edge and three plastic drawers with wooden pulls. The ends are wood which is painted blue. The base consists of a polished aluminum frame and foot bar with metal glides. This piece was designed by Propst, Robert and Nelson, George. Price History: 1964: $395 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 715) 1967: $333 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 722)Herman Miller Trade Name: Low Desk Herman Miller Series: Action Office Product Number: 64901
- Date Issued:
- [1964 TO 1968]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
200. Herman Miller 425-C
- Description:
- This piece, in the collection of The Henry Ford, contains eight lineal feet of enclosed storage, with four drawer fronts and four shelves of blond wood veneer. On the front it has four white plastic sliding doors. The sides are micarta panels and are colored red on the top back, white on the middle back, and blue on the bottom back. The frame consists of stabilizing bars, drawer pulls, and four legs all made of chromed metal. [Source: 1953 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog. ] Price History: 1952: $ 143. 50Herman Miller Trade Name: 425-C Herman Miller Series: Eames Storage Units Product Number: 425-C
- Date Issued:
- [1950 TO 1954]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
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