*'*There have been many books about Herman Miller, its ethos,
designers, and furniture, but none as comprehensive as this.'
- Interior Design
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.
