What do Isamu Noguchi, George Nelson, and the Eames duo have in common?
Herman Miller established lasting partnerships with some of the finest minds in design of the 20th century, including Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, and Isamu Noguchi. Shop Smart Furniture's selection of Herman Miller designers. Herman Miller has a long-standing belief in making the world around you, including your individual space and the natural environment, a better place to work, heal, learn, and live. Based on this fundamental corporate value, the company has been designing and manufacturing Herman Miller furniture since 1923. Headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, Herman Miller strives to not only improve the current generation's human experience, but to also improve the lives of future generations by promoting responsible business practices today.
The company approaches the design process with ingenuity and an inquisitiveness that has led to many award-winning designs. They have been successful in their pursuit of excellent design, because they encourage collaboration, including partnerships with legendary designers. The Michigan-based company has established lasting relationships with the celebrated designers of our time, including Charles and Ray Eames, Yves Behar, Isamu Noguchi, and George Nelson. These partnerships and the constant collaboration Herman Miller encourages lead to quality, long-lasting pieces designed with the consumer in mind.
The short answer-lots. Aside from the fact that they all made lasting impressions on the world of design, it is no surprise that they also chose to channel their creations through the same trusted name- Herman Miller. Today, nothing has changed. You can still find iconic pieces like the Noguchi Table, the Nelson Swag Leg Group, and the Eames Plywood Chair Collection under the same name. Modern classics- the iconic pieces by Herman Miller designers- are available at Smart Furniture.
Charles and Ray Eames
"We worked very hard at at that- enjoying ourselves. We didn't let anything interfere with what we were doing- our hard work. That in itself was a great pleasure." - Charles Eames
The effort and focus that implicitly comes with hard work is clear to see in some of the standout designs of Eames furniture, such as the Plywood Chair group, the Aluminum Chair collection, and various storage units. They are strikingly original in their design and just plain ahead of their time. The fact that the Eames enjoyed their work is even more readily apparent when one steps back and takes in their body of work. The sheer volume is staggering, and the highest attention to detail and quality prevails throughout their unsurpassed portfolio of modern classics.
George Nelson It is only fitting that Smart Furniture bring to you Nelson furniture, the long-time partner of Herman Miller. In the Storagewall, his 1945 introduction, Nelson created the first modular storage system. At Smart Furniture we'd like to say thanks as we make available all of George Nelson's standout furniture designs, from the Swag Leg Group to the Coconut Chair.
A deeply thoughtful and reflective man, Nelson made numerous contributions to the Herman Miller furniture collection during his tenure- with many modern classics to his credit. Whether it was creating a legendary sofa, desk, or table, George Nelson's works stand out among the great Herman Miller designers.
Isamu Noguchi How many people can say they've created the most famous of anything? Herman Miller associate and designer Isamu Noguchi is one. In the Noguchi Table, Isamu created what is arguably the most famous coffee table ever. A renaissance man who's influence extended well beyond the realm of furniture, his magnum opus remains the Nouchi Table, originally introduced in 1947 and reissued in 1984.
