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- 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: Communication Center Herman Miller Series: Action Office Product Number: 64912
- Date Issued:
- [1964 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 Herman Miller Product Number 3317 in the "Modern Series. " This series was designed by Gilbert Rohde for the "Design for Living" house at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, A Century of Progress.
The literature states:
"The veneers used are Castano and Sequoia burl inlaid with English Harewood. The Castano and Sequoia burl are finished a rich brown and the Harewood a silver grey. The trimmings are brushed chromium.
These pieces were used in the master bedroom of this home which was one of the most attractive at the Chicago exposition. the pre-dominating colors in the room were various shades of blues, grey and white. "
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. 3311, No. 3312, No. 3314.
Louis XVI: No. 3383
Georgian: No. 3389, No. 3393
Hepplewhite: No. 3391 Product Number: 3317
- Date Issued:
- 1933-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Storage Unit, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a work surface on metal supports. The dexter side lid compartment and sinister edge are made of tawny walnut wood veneer and have two black leather sliding panels. The work surface is made of black leather with metal mesh pull out storage bin on sinister side and a wood veneer lift lid bin on dexter side. This whole unit sits on a base made of two metal "H" shaped legs.
Price History: 1950: $363. 00 1957: $610. 00Herman Miller Trade Name: Desk Product Number: 4658
- Date Issued:
- [1946 TO 1957]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Utility Cart, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a chrome plated frame with three shelves and top painted black. The piece has two drawers which are both painted black at the top with chrome drawer pulls and sits on four black casters.
It is also referred to as the Haller Mobile Cart.
A cart matching this description cannot be found in any Herman Miller Trade Catalog. This confirms that it may be a prototype.
- Date Issued:
- 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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 rectangular top with light tone veneer over molded plywood. The top sits on a base made of four curved, tapered legs of the same material.
A table matching these dimensions and description cannot be found in any Herman Miller Trade Catalogues. This confirms that it is probably a prototype.
- Date Issued:
- 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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 tawny walnut veneer top and sides while the four legs are ebonized wood. Either end is fitted with drawers that have one tray each. The trays are made of walnut and are lined with a wood-look formica surface. The table stands on four ebonized black painted wooden legs.
Price History: 1950: $148. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 689) 1955: $252. 00Herman Miller Trade Name: Extension Coffee Table Product Number: 4652
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1956]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Occasional Table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a molded plywood, swivel top with raised edges covered with a walnut veneer. The top is attached to a 'U'-shaped polished chrome table support that sits on a cylindrical bar and 'U'-shaped base.
Price History: 1950: $14. 60 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 689) 1952 $13. 95Herman Miller Trade Name: Tray Table Product Number: 4950
- Date Issued:
- [1950 TO 1956]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Platform Bench, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of an ebonized wood slat top that sits on a base made of two ebonized wood quadrangles. The quadrangles are slightly larger at the top verse the bottom.
The Platform can be used for seating or as a base for all cases. [Source: ca. 1948 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog]
Price History: 1950: $61. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 689) 1961: $86. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 661)Herman Miller Trade Name: Platform Bench Product Number: 4991
- Date Issued:
- [1946 TO 1967]
- 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, consists of a shell that is tan and tweed hopsak padded upholstery over black wire. This shell is attached to a swivel base made of four wooden legs with chrome footrest and clear plastic glides.
Price History: 1952: $ 40. 40 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 690)Herman Miller Trade Name: Upholstered Wire Swivel Chair Herman Miller Series: Eames Chairs Product Number: PKW 1
- Date Issued:
- [1951 TO 1953]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Dining Table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a table with two leaf crates and two extensions. The top is constructed of acacia burl veneer with a single curved line carving and two extensions. The base contains four wood legs and an amorphic shaped platform base covered in leatherette with brass tack edging.
Under the table top is the product number, '4190', and on the table leaf crate is the words 'Herman Miller Furniture Company'.
Price History: 1941: $130. 00(retail); 1942: $185. 00 (retail)Herman Miller Trade Name: Dining Table 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