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- Description:
- This Office Chair, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a molded grey plastic seat and backrest that are padded and covered with grey-brown hopsak upholstery. There is grey vinyl edging to the seat. This chair has a chrome-plated pedestal base with four blades and casters. Herman Miller Trade Name: Eames Secretarial Chair Product Number: EC 228
- Date Issued:
- [1973 TO 1979]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Office Desk, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of an off-white plastic laminate work surface with three plastic drawers that have wood fronts and an electric cord and plug. The file unit is behind the work surface and is constructed of a fabric covered metal pull-up with five metal hanging file bars. The end and back panels are made of wood and the end panels are painted blue. The frame is a combination base made of aluminum with three white plastic glides. Under the work surface is the label 'Sb020500' and 'Sb020404'. Price History: 1964: $313 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 715) 1966: $264 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 722)Herman Miller Trade Name: Low Desk Herman Miller Series: Action Office Product Number: 64902
- Date Issued:
- [1964 TO 1968]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Dining Table, in the collection of the New Jersey Historical Society, consists of an ash frame with an oval mansonia veneered top with walnut burl inlay. Herman Miller Trade Name: Oval Table Herman Miller Series: Formal Dining Table Product Number: 3321
- Date Issued:
- [1933 TO 1940]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and New Jersey Historical Society
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Eames dining chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, has a wood seat. The seat, backrest, frame, and legs are ash 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 Herman Miller Series: Eames Chairs Product Number: DCW
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1953]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Lounge Chair, in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, is constructed of a molded plywood shell that is padded and covered with orange hopsak upholstery and has a seat cushion that is loose. On the backrest are five buttons. The shell sits on a satin, chrome-plated base. Herman Miller Trade Name: High Back Lounge Chair Herman Miller Series: Sleeping Product Number: 5672
- Date Issued:
- [1956 TO 1963]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Los Angeles County Museum of Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Dining Table, in the collection of the High Museum of Art, is constructed of wood with a walnut veneer. The table top has two extensions which all the table to extend to 64 7/8 inches. Herman Miller Trade Name: Gate Leg Table Herman Miller Series: Occasional Pieces Product Number: 4656
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1957]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and High Museum of Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Bookcase, in the collection of the Dallas Historical Society, consists of a dark wooden frame with sable veneer and two adjustable shelves. Herman Miller Trade Name: Bookcase No Doors Herman Miller Series: Paldao Group Product Number: 4102-G
- Date Issued:
- 1941-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Dallas Historical Society
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Chair, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a molded white fiberglass backrest while the seat is olive green molded fiberglass. There is a seat pad as well that is covered with charcoal grey upholstery. The chair is supported by a metal pedestal base and metal frame with swagged, chrome-plated legs. Herman Miller Trade Name: Flexible Back Plastic Chair Product Number: DAA 5
- Date Issued:
- [1958 TO 1963]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Storage Chest, in the collection of the High Museum of Art, consists of a steel frame covered with white glass backed enamel. The top is black micarta while the three drawer fronts are light blue lacquer with polished chrome drawer pulls. The drawer sides differ from the fronts and are light gray-green lacquer. Herman Miller Trade Name: Storage Chest Herman Miller Series: Steelframe Case Group Product Number: 4012
- Date Issued:
- [1954 TO 1967]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and High Museum of Art
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Desk, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a plastic white laminate, rectangular work surface and a steel frame lacquered dull black. The desk front contains three drawers on the dexter side with wooden fronts lacquered yellow. Price History: 1955:$170. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 1110) 1961: 196. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 661)Herman Miller Trade Name: Steelframe Desk Herman Miller Series: Steelframe Case Group Product Number: 4173
- Date Issued:
- [1955 TO 1961]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- According to the 1954 Herman Miller Trade Catalog, this is "America's most favorite modern chair. " It has a molded plywood seat and back with a burled ash veneer over the backrest. The frame, legs and glides are all metal. The electronically welded rubber shock mounts permit a slight flux to conform with changes in position. [Source: 1954 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog] Prior to The Henry Ford's acquirement of this chair, Herman Miller, Inc. acquired it from Hugh Depree, Herman Miller CEO and founder's son. Price History: 1947: $ 16. 25 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 688) 1989: $ 201. 00 (Trade Catalog 91. 131. 70) Was still in production in 1991. Herman Miller Trade Name: Molded Plywood Chair Herman Miller Series: Eames Chair Product Number: DCM
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1994]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, has a backrest of brown and white calf skin padded upholstery that covers the molded plywood. The seat and back are attached by black rubber shock mounts to a chrome base frame with metal glides. The rubber shock mounts permit the chair to flex readily to changes in position. This piece was intended to be used in residential or office spaces. [Source: ca. 1952 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog] Price History: 1952: $94. 60 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 690)Herman Miller Trade Name: Molded Plywood Chair Product Number: LCM
- Date Issued:
- [1950 TO 1953]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This piece in the collection of The Henry Ford, is made of a welded black wire shell that is carefully shaped to conform to body contours and supports a resilient cushion of tan leather upholstery that can be easily removed for cleaning. The frame is black metal wire crossbars that connect four light birch wood legs with white plastic glides. [Source: 1952 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog] Label on seat bottom reads: Materials Information, MADE bY HERMAN MILLER IN VENICE, CALIFORNIA. Price History: 1952: $52. 35 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 690)Herman Miller Trade Name: Upholstered Wire Chair Herman Miller Series: Eames Chairs Product Number: DKW
- Date Issued:
- [1951 TO 1953]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- These Side Chairs, in the collection of The Henry Ford, are made of a black and white girard check padded upholstery (nilo 95) with black vinyl edge and white plastic backs that covers the seat and back rest. The base consists of a frame and four legs made of polished chrome plate and white nylon glides. black rubber mounts are attached to the frame as well. These pieces are also referred to as Eames One Twenty Seven Chairs. Price History: 1970: $31. 00 (nilo); $ 32. 00 (naug); $ 36. 00 (hopsk) [Product Literature 89. 177. 975] 1989: $274. 00-$ 334. 00 according to upholstery [Product Literature 89. 177. 70]Herman Miller Trade Name: Eames Upholstered Chair Product Number: EC 127
- Date Issued:
- [1970 TO 1991]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Armchair, in the collection of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, consists of a five blade, polished aluminum pedestal base with black casters. This base supports a black umber, molded plastic shell with brown rubber armrests. The seat and backrest are padded and covered with brown vinyl upholstery. The seat and back height are adjustable. Herman Miller Trade Name: Executive Chair Herman Miller Series: Ergon Chairs Product Number: OS 420
- Date Issued:
- [1984 TO 1988]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Grand Rapids Public Museum
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Dresser, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a sequoia burl veneer and castano wood for the exterior surface with a gray harewood inlay. The front is bowed with a light horizontal stripe in the veneer as well as having three drawers and one door with brush chrome pulls. In 1988, a protective glass top was added to the top of the piece by Herman Miller Inc. This piece is the same version that was designed for the 1933 World's Fair and has the numbers '8066/88' written on the back. Price History: 1936: $ 48. 50 (wholesale); $108. 00 (retail); 1937: $ 49. 00 (wholesale); $108. 00 (retail)Herman Miller Trade Name: Dresser Herman Miller Series: Modern bedroom Group Product Number: 3317
- Date Issued:
- [1933 TO 1937]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Night Stand, in the collection of The Henry Ford, is constructed of a cylindrical metal support frame from the drawer to the bottom shelf. A castano sequoia burl veneer covers the exterior surfaces and shelf while the inlay is harewood. The drawer is a two way and has cylindrical metal drawer pulls on either side. On the back are raised rounded edges. This piece was designed for the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, "A Century of Progress," "Design For Living House. " Price History: 1936: $ 13. 00 (wholesale); $29. 00 (retail) 1937: 1936: $ 13. 00 (wholesale); $29. 00 (retail)Herman Miller Trade Name: Night Stand Herman Miller Series: Modern Bedroom Group Product Number: 3317
- Date Issued:
- [1933 TO 1937]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Day Bed, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a light tone birch wood frame on four 'V'-shaped satin aluminum legs and metal back support. Also, there are wire springs stretched under the mattress for support. The mattress is covered in tan and white checked girard fabric and is attached to two detachable wedge-shaped back cushions in the same fabric. Price History: 1952: $308. 20; 1964: $280. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 712)Herman Miller Trade Name: Daybed with Bolster Support Herman Miller Series: Seating Product Number: 5088-Z
- Date Issued:
- [1950 TO 1964]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, has a molded plywood seat and back. Light oak veneer covers the molded plywood. The seat and back are attached by black rubber shock mounts to a molded plywood frame with metal glides. The rubber shock mounts permit the chair to flex readily to changes in position. Trade Catalog States: Product Name: Molded plywood lounge chair Series Name: Eames chairs Popular Name: Potato chip chair Standard Finish: birch, walnut, calico ash, red, black Standard Upholstery: leather, slunk skin(unborn calf in brown & white or black & white; after 1955 in ash & walnut only Standard configuration: up to 1955 with wood or metal legs; after 1955 wood legs only Incorporating revolutionary principles in both design and construction, the molded plywood chairs designed by Charles Eames have been called "the most famous chairs in America. " The chairs are resin impregnated during the molding process so that the finish becomes an integral part of the wood. [Source: ca. 1949 and ca. 1952 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalogs. ] The chair also has the popular nickname of "Potato Chip Chair. " Price History: 1947: $ 17. 85 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 688) 1957: $ 66. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 660Herman Miller Trade Name: Molded Plywood Lounge Chair Herman Miller Series: Eames Chair Product Number: LCW
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1957]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- Chadwick's Modular Seating is made of Urethane foam cushioning molded over plywood, steel, and molded polystyrene structure. The base is molded, black polystyrene. The molded polystyrene connector is then riveted to a steel bar. There are 3 interchangeable seats that can be formed to a custom design thanks to multiple seating arrangements in lounge seating height. The seating can be linked together in any combination with fastener-less connectors in custom layouts from straight line and serpentine line with practically unlimited lengths to full circle. The removable connectors maintain the multiple module arrangements in their custom form and provide for quick rearrangement into another form. One pair of connectors is required for the joint between each module. Each module is neatly tailored and has fully upholstered front, back, and sides for application as either end or interior seat of an arrangement. Arrangement can be made with straight module with parallel sides; inside and outside wedge modules with 22. 5 degree sides; wedge modules provide quarter circle arrangement; 8 wedge modules provide half circle; 16 wedge modules provide full circle all with seating facing either inside or outside as specified; A single straight module provides a complete chair; 3 straight modules with two pair connectors provides a complete 84 inch wide sofa, convertible in moments to a 56 inch wide sofa and a single chair, or to three single chairs. [Source: 1974 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog. ] Price History; 1974: $262/395 varies with unit and fabric 1989: $498/862 varies with unit and fabric (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 70)Herman Miller Trade Name: Chadwick Modular Seating Herman Miller Series: Chadwick Collection Product Number: CM 102 ; CM 106
- Date Issued:
- [1974 TO 1994]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection