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614 p. : ill. ; col. ; 30 cm "The acclaimed chronicle of the rich history of this innovative furniture company, from its founding in the early twentieth century to today. For more than 100 years, Michigan-based Herman Miller has played a central role in the evolution of modern and contemporary design, producing timeless classics while creating a culture that has had a remarkable impact on the development of the design world. Herman Miller is known as much for its pioneering designs and international influence as for its emphasis on environment and community service. In this far reaching survey, new and archival photography illustrates the evolution of Herman Miller's furniture designs over the course of the century. Featuring the stories and creations of legendary designers including Ray and Charles Eames, George Nelson, and Alexander Girard, and through its thousands of illustrations, this book tells the Herman Miller story as never before, documenting its defining moments and key leaders, and making Herman Miller: A Way of Living an indispensable volume for the bookshelves of design-lovers around the globe"--Publisher's description 7 Foreword -- 11 Introduction -- 16 Design for Living House, 1933 -- 66 The Storage Wall, 1944 -- 132 Molded Plywood Furniture, 1946 -- 198 Herman Miller Collection Catalog, 1948 -- 264 Textiles & Objects, 1961 -- 322 Action Office 2, 1968 -- 388 Herman Miller Summer Picnic Posters, 1970 -- 430 Ergon Chairs, 1976 -- 496 Herman Miller Performance System, 1999 -- 538 Living Office, 2013 -- 591 Timeline -- 606 Index -- 610 Bibliography -- edited by Amy Auscherman, Sam Grawe, and Leon Ransmeier. "Originally published: 2019 - Reprinted 2020,202. This edition published in 2023." (statement of responsibility page 614) Includes bibliographical references (pages 610-611) and index. Herman Miller, Inc. History Furniture design United States History 20th century NK2439.H42 A4 2023 9781838666910 1838666915 pucpr 250130 20250304150836.0 eng