Herman Miller

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. Ten chapters and thousands of illustrations tell the Herman Miller story as never before, documenting its defining moments and key leaders - making Herman Miller: A Way of Living an indispensable addition to the bookshelves of design lovers around the globe.- ' ... a company archive that is rich with material from and about the legendary figures who helped make Herman Miller a leader in postwar American design.' - Pilar Viladas, T Magazine Key Selling Points The first monograph to explore the history of Herman Miller - a company known as much for its pioneering designs and international influence as for its emphasis on environment and community service - New and archival photography illustrate the evolution of Herman Miller's furniture designs over the course of the century - Features the stories and creations of legendary designers including Ray and Charles Eames, George Nelson, and Alexander Girard