' 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.
