Classic Herman Miller


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Herman Miller, the company that led the office furnishings revolution, is a name synonymous with the best modern residential and contract furniture. Classics by super-designers Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, Isamu Noguchi and others can still be purchased from the Herman Miller for the Home collection. Their designs, plus others, are described here in detail and shown in color and black and white photographs, with original drawings by Nelson and the famous Frykholm picnic posters. A current price guide is included.




How to See


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Rev. ed. of: How to see. Boston: Little, Brown, 1977.




Herman Miller


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The acclaimed chronicle of the rich history of this innovative furniture company, from its founding in the early twentieth century to today




Herman Miller, Interior Views


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Interior installations from the early days, the designs of George Nelson and Charles and Ray Eames, the textile designs of Alexander Girard, and new generations of designers are shown in over 200 color and b/w photos from the Herman Miller Archives. This visual record captures a fascinating portion of the evolution of modern interior design.




Herman Miller


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A classic account on the work and legacy of the forefront modernist designer traces his more than seven-decade career while offering insight into his creation of accessible, stylish, and problem-solving furniture.




Herman Miller 1939 Catalog


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This exact reprint of the 1939 product catalog from the Herman Miller Archives is an historic document showing hundreds of Art Deco and other classic modern furniture, all designed by Gilbert Rohde. With the added price guide, this book is an invaluable tool in the interior design field.




A Taxonomy of Office Chairs


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An exhaustively researched visual history of the office chair.




Alexander Girard Designs for Herman Miller


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As head of Herman Miller's Textile Division since 1952, Alexander Girard designed colorful and exciting fabrics and other items. His work as an interior designer and architect and his remarkable textiles for Herman Miller make Girard one of the legendary designers of the 20th century. With over 400 mostly color photographs of textile and wallpaper designs, plus detailed text, a timeline, and an updated value guide, this book is a comprehensive view of Girard's work at Herman Miller.




Alexander Girard Color


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An introduction to the classic drawings of late design legend Alexander Girard serves as a primer that helps young children build color-recognition skills.




The Herman Miller Collection


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Furniture and accessories of modern American designs made by Herman Miller company. Hundreds of photos with an introduction by super-designer George Nelson, this exact reprint of the profusely illustrated 1955/56 Herman Miller Collection provides information on construction, materials, colors, finishes, designer biographies, and an extensive original price list. Price Guide for the collectors.