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- Description:
- This Buffet, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a wood frame with paldao veneer on the top, sides, and front. In the front is constructed three concave doors with large round antique brass door pulls. The base is made of four legs wrapped in leatherette and finished with brass tacks.
On the back is stamped the number '4190'.
Price History: 1941: $70. 00 (retail), 1942: $98. 00 (retail)Herman Miller Trade Name: Server Herman Miller Series: Paldao Dining Room Group Product Number: 4194
- Date Issued:
- [1941 TO 1942]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Secretarial Chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a dark gray plastic shell on an universal four-blade swivel base with casters. The seat and back are padded and covered with black and white tweed hopsak upholstery with dark gray plastic edging.
Under the seat are labels with patent information, flammability, and an employee inspection with date.
Price History: 1973: $ 179. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 733); 1979: $ 335. 00 Herman Miller Trade Name: Eames Secretarial Chair Product Number: EC 228
- Date Issued:
- [1973 TO 1979]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Mobile Table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a tan plastic laminate top which is supported by a still frame painted black. The bottom shelf is white plastic laminate and the base consists of four black casters.
There is an inscription on the underside which reads: "Eppinger Furniture, Inc. , NY".
Price History: 1952: $66. 00 (textured top); $60. 00 (plain top) (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 1109)Herman Miller Trade Name: Mobile Table Product Number: 5153
- Date Issued:
- [1951 TO 1956]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Lounge Chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a steel formed shell with padded orange upholstery covering it. The chair sits on three polished aluminium legs.
This piece is also commonly known by the nickname 'Coconut Chair'.
Price History: 1956: $302. 00 (naugahyde & fabric) plus cover 1977: $782. 00 (vinyl) (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 749)Herman Miller Trade Name: Coconut Chair Product Number: 5569
- Date Issued:
- [1956 TO 1977]
- 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 3323 in the "Modern Series bedroom Group". This series was originally designed by Gilbert Rohde. The literature states:
"This suite follows the lines of the smartest custom made furniture, chromium plated metal playing a prominent part in the design. The proportions are so light and graceful and the colors of the wood so delicate that the effect is unusually feminine and has none of the coldness or masculinity popularly associated with metal. Note that in every case the use of the metal is as structural part of the design. There are no applied metal ornaments. This is the most advanced modern design yet offered in a commercial suite in American.
The wood is White Holly inlaid with Paroba, both finished natural. "
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: 3323
- Date Issued:
- 1933-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Bentwood Chair, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a circular wood seat padded and covered with pink, yellow and orange girard fabric. This back and frame are constructed of bent birch wood.
This chair is also known by the nickname 'Pretzel Chair'.
Price History: 1958: $67. 00Herman Miller Trade Name: Laminated Wood Side Chair Product Number: 5890-1
- Date Issued:
- [1958 TO 1960]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This pair of Molded Plastic Chairs, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of all white molded plastic in a modified 'S' Shape.
The Herman Miller, Inc. Logo with numbers in a circle can be found under the seats.
Price History: 1973: $ 70. 00 1975: $ 82. 50 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 737)Herman Miller Trade Name: Panton Chair Herman Miller Series: Commercial Seating Product Number: PA 100
- Date Issued:
- [1973 TO 1976]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This unit, in the collection of The Henry Ford, has a white plastic laminate top with walnut edge and a black wood frame under work surface. The front has 2 black metal drawers with the dexter side encased in red, white, blue and gray micarta panels. The frame consists of a chromed metal with H-leg and foot crossbar that sits on metal glides.
According to the 1951 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog: "This desk is ideal for the home and school dormitories. Additional uses for the E. S. U. desks were as tables for sewing or receptionist desk. "
The E. S. U. series was discontinued in 1951, but this piece dates later suggesting an attempt to improve the original. [Source: 1951 Herman Miller, Inc. Trade Catalog]
Eames Storage Unit. Style Name: ESU. Top - White plastic laminate with walnut edge, black wood frame under work surface. Front - Two black metal drawers dexter side encased in red, white, blue, gray micarta panels. Frame - Chromed metal H-leg and foot crossbar, metal glides.
Price History: 1954: $ 178. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 693)Herman Miller Trade Name: Modular Desk Herman Miller Series: Eames Storage Units Product Number: D 20-N
- Date Issued:
- 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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, has a black laminate over plywood top. The drawer fronts match the top and are two light-tone dimpled wood panels with open black laminate over a plywood shelf. The frame consists of six zinc metal legs and crossbars to match. The sides are red laminated micarta. The top shelf is completely open, whereas the bottom shelf is enclosed with solid panels and sliding doors to provide protected accessible space.
Price History: 1952: $ 67. 50 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 690)Herman Miller Trade Name: 230-N Herman Miller Series: Eames Storage Units Product Number: 230-N
- Date Issued:
- [1950 TO 1954]
- 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 "Ergon Chair" designed by William Stumpf. The literature states: "The Ergon Chair has been designed according to the principles of Ergonomics and permits freedom of movement in all types of work situations. It creates a high degree of postural security and stimulation that motivates the user in task performances. It quickly and easily adjusts to fit a full range of body shapes and sizes. And to combat potential health problems caused by sitting, the Ergon Chair provides exceptional spinal support while also allowing blood circulation to flow without restriction. "
This piece of product literature includes information relating to the following Herman Miller Product Numbers:
OS101, OS102, OS103, OS104, OS105, OS106, OS107, OS108, OS109, OS110, OS111, OS112, OS113, OS114, OS115, OS116, OS117, OS118, OS119, OS120, OS121, OS122, OS123, OS124, OS125, OS126, OS127, OS128, OS129, OS130, OS131, OS132, OS133, OS134, OS135, OS136, OS137, OS138, OS139, OS140, OS141, OS142 Product Number: OS 120 ; OS 137
- Date Issued:
- 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection