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The Millwright Poet
A millwright who wrote poetry? Or a poet who worked as a millwright? Our founder talks about what the answers taught him.
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- The Herman Miller Collection to Pop in NYC Shop During Design WeekMay 17, 2012
- Herman Miller Collection Press KitMay 10, 2012
- Herman Miller and VanderWall Brothers Concrete Team Up to Make a Better WorldApril 25, 2012
- Herman Miller Completes Acquisition of POSH Office Systems, Ltd.April 3, 2012
- Herman Miller Reports Planned Strategic Investments, Strong Cash Flow in the Third Quarter of FY2012March 21, 2012
- Herman Miller’s Thrive Portfolio Adds 360-The Latest in LED Lighting from LuxoMarch 7, 2012
- Herman Miller Introduces Exclusive Collection by Luna TextilesMarch 7, 2012
- Herman Miller Recognized For Empowering Women in the WorkplaceFebruary 24, 2012
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Herman Miller again named to Fast Company magazine's list of the world's "Most Innovative" companies.
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Best of NeoCon, Gold Award in "Seating, Desk/Workstation Chairs" for the Mirra chair, as judged by an independent jury of facilities managers, interior designers, and architects
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Herman Miller again named among FORTUNE magazine's "Best Companies to Work For."
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Herman Miller achieves seventh consecutive listing on Dow Jones Sustainability World Index.
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The Progressive Investor "Sustainable Business Top 20" includes Herman Miller among "world leaders in terms of both sustainability and financial strength"
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Herman Miller achieves 22nd year as industry leader in FORTUNE magazine's "Most Admired" companies survey.
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Gold "Spark 2010" awarded to Herman Miller Healthcare and Design Continuum for Compass System.
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Flo monitor arm, designed by Colebrook Bosson Saunders Ltd., selected as Attendees' Choice at 2010 National Ergonomics Conference and Exposition.
2010
Herman Miller was a West Michigan businessman who helped his son-in-law, D.J. De Pree, buy the Michigan Star Furniture Company in 1923. De Pree had been working at the company, which opened in 1905, since he was hired in 1909 as a clerk. De Pree knew his father-in-law was a man of integrity, so he decided to rename the company after him.
By the middle of the 20th century, the name Herman Miller had become synonymous with “modern” furniture. Working with legendary designers George Nelson and Charles and Ray Eames, the company produced pieces that would become classics of industrial design.
Since then, we’ve collaborated with some of the most outstanding designers in the world, including Alexander Girard, Isamu Noguchi, Robert Propst, Bill Stumpf, Don Chadwick, Ayse Birsel, Studio 7.5, Yves Béhar, Doug Ball, and many talented others.
Today, in addition to our classic pieces and new designs for the home, Herman Miller is a recognized innovator in contemporary interior furnishings, solutions for healthcare environments, and related technologies and services. A publicly held company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, we have manufacturing facilities in the United States, China, Italy, and the United Kingdom and sales offices, dealers, licensees, and customers in over 100 countries.
We operate through several focused businesses, brands, and distribution channels, including Herman Miller, Herman Miller Healthcare, Nemschoff, Geiger International, and independently owned dealerships. All of them work to design and build a better world around you.