Herman Miller is one of the world’s leading furniture companies and commonly known among designers. The company first started in 1906 under the name “Michigan Star Furniture Co.” In 1909 became “Michigan Furniture Co.”. DJ Dupree started gaining interest in the company and was made the president of Michigan Furniture Co at the age of 32. It wasn’t until 1923 that Dupree wanted to become the owner. Unfortunately he did not have the funds buy out the company so he asked his father-in-law for money. Dupree’s father-in-law agreed and gave him the money. Due to his kind gesture Dupree renamed the company after him, Herman Miller.
In
the beginning, Herman Miller produced mainly wood furniture. Gilbert Rohde was one of the designers hired
by the company whose main goal was to create modern furniture and place them in
every home. Another designer that worked
for the company went by the name of George Nelson. Nelson created the Herman Miller logo,
marshmallow sofa, and coconut chair.
Ray
and Charles Eames were another set of designers who worked for Herman Miller and happen to be husband and wife. Charles was an architect while Ray was focused more on design and film making. Together they produced movies, videos, fabrics, and
more. Charles was asked to design a leg splint for soldiers during World War II. He created the splint from bent wood and realized the strength and durability of it. This inspired him to create a
furniture line based off the leg splint design. Other popular designs included a rocking chair and leather chaise lounge.
Other designers included Alexander Girard who was a fabric designer that worked for Herman Miller. Robert Propst developed a system called action office. His main goal was to provide a creative office environment within the company. Bill Stumpf designed the Aeron chair in 1994. He wanted it to suite the needs of the person sitting. It was the first all-mesh chair that became very popular. Herman Miller continues to create unique and quality furniture designs and has become one of the most popular furniture companies in the world.
Other designers included Alexander Girard who was a fabric designer that worked for Herman Miller. Robert Propst developed a system called action office. His main goal was to provide a creative office environment within the company. Bill Stumpf designed the Aeron chair in 1994. He wanted it to suite the needs of the person sitting. It was the first all-mesh chair that became very popular. Herman Miller continues to create unique and quality furniture designs and has become one of the most popular furniture companies in the world.
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