Herman Miller: A Way of Living

This book is for anyone that loves mid century modern design. I gave it to my husband for his birthday and I don’t think one day has gone by that he hasn’t picked it up and flipped through it. It is beautifully made and a wealth of information.

I had known about Herman Miller and thought I knew most everything. Boy was I wrong!!! I saw this book at Cranbrook's 2025 mid-century modern exhibit book area and bought on Amazon. The price varies here. Bottomline: If you like MCM (furniture, textiles, posters, advertising, designers galore, architecture and more) Herman Miller was/is a visionary company that influences every aspect of our lives in 2025. Great photos. Great narratives. Smart copy blocks. Greatly organization. This book is eye opening and a MUST for anyone into or wanting to learn more about 20th and 21st century design. Their furniture was/is the tip of an iceberg!

I was initially hoping for a book showcasing a lot of furniture, so when I received the book I was not as interested as I thought I would be. However, I started reading the first chapter and kept going. Fascinating how the company took a chance on deviating from the standards of all the other furniture companies, especially during the Depression. Also fascinating learning about the designers who partnered with HM to push the boundaries. I didn't know George Nelson even started making films and articles commenting on social changes (like the wastefulness of planned obsolescence). Not sure this is necessarily a coffee table book as there is quite a lot of fascinating text, including copies of letters or articles written by these icons.

I purchased this as a Christmas gift for my son who loves Mid Century Modern. He was really happy with it. It really is a book with a massive amount of information and history about Herman Miller and his designs.

Great book arrived fast.

Love this book. I would consider it a must have addition for anyone interested in Modernism, Mid-Century Modern or furniture design. I do LOVE the story about the Eames’ doing plywood bending.

This is quite a hefty book, it will take some time to get through it. Covers Herman Miller pretty thoroughly, and lots of excellent photography.

LOVE HM! Always have, always will!

Falta de cuidado da amazon. Livro veio somente em um envelope plástico e foi amassado em um canto da capa dura. O livro vale a pena.

Completely in love with this book from how it looks to its content and images. The exterior lining is well made and look amazing in my bookshelf. I always liked Herman Miller creations, so I had to get it and I’m not deceived. Highly recommend!

ハーマンミラーの豊富なアーカイブ家具や、当時のポスタービジュアルなどを網羅的に把握出来ます。 家具オタク、デザインオタクには必須の一冊。

Historia muy completa de Herman Miller. Edición muy cuidada con excelentes impresiones. Muy bonita cubierta hecha de tela.

Great addition to anyone that appreciates midcentury design!