Articles
From design advice and small business solutions to interviews with influential entrepreneurs and more, Articles is your resource for design information—and inspiration.
Buying Guides
Aeron Classic vs. Remastered: Comparing Two Distinct Eras of Aeron
This comprehensive guide takes you through the process of determining which Aeron chair is right for you.
Aeron vs. Embody: Comparing Iconic Herman Miller Chairs
Chosen by professionals, gamers, and design enthusiasts worldwide, Aeron Chair and Embody Chair are trusted for their superior comfort, support, and performance. Use this guide to find the chair that best fits your needs.
How to Choose an Eames Lounge Chair
Choosing an Eames Lounge Chair is about aligning fit, materials, and values. Learn about how to customize your Eames Lounge Chair—now available from Herman Miller in a multitude of size, shell material, and upholstery options.
The Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman: History & Timeline
Discover the rich history behind the Eames Lounge Chair and explore the timeline of events around its landmark 1956 debut for Herman Miller.
The Price of the Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Explained
A designer furniture piece is an investment, and you want to know whether it’s worth the upfront cost.
A Complete Guide to the Jarvis Standing Desk
Creating a modern work environment starts with finding the right desk. Learn about Jarvis Standing Desk’s key features and size and weight specifications, as well as tips for buying a standing desk.
The Making of the Eames Lounge Chair
Behind the design: Discover the details that have made the Eames Lounge Chair a modern design icon. Plus, learn the answers to common questions about this masterpiece, including signs of authenticity.
A Definitive Guide to Eames Shell Chairs
Functional yet sculptural, the Eames Shell Chair is an iconic and versatile piece. Learn about the inspiration behind it, as well as what variations are available.
Design Inspiration & Advice
How to Style an Eames Lounge Chair
The Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman is a versatile piece that can fit in – or stand out – in any space, from classic mid-century modern to colorfully contemporary.
Charles & Ray Eames: A Design Biography
Learn more about the playful, inventive design duo Charles & Ray Eames, whose iconic mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman.
Find the Perfect Statement Piece
Statement pieces provide color and character to your design aesthetic and let visitors know something about you as soon as they enter your home. Explore Herman Miller’s most eye-catching decor.
Elevate Dining with a Café Table and Chairs
Designed for more intimate, casual dining, a café table might be just what you need to upgrade your outdoor dining setup.
Find the Perfect Dining Room Design
Whether your aesthetic is cozy or formal, here are a few things to keep in mind when setting up your modern dining room.
How to Create an Outdoor Living Space
Whether you have a backyard or a balcony, discover design ideas to transform your outdoor living space.
When the Gaming Heats Up, Trust Cooling Foam
Cushioned yet breathable, see how Embody’s unique copper-fused technology is engineered to keep you cool under pressure.
Dissect the Details
Explore the unique patented technology that sets our chairs apart from the competition.
Collected Thoughts: Stories from Tokyo
A Home for Japanese Modernism
The 1942 home of modern architect Kunio Maekawa brings together ideas we care deeply about at Herman Miller: purposeful design, the honest use of materials, and craftsmanship.
Common threads: Hiroki and Kelsi Nakamura’s textile collection
Hiroki Nakamura founded visvim in 2001 with the aim to design everyday clothing with the same soul as the vintage garments he revered growing up.
Interviews
On the road again with Tag Christof
To mark the opening of Herman Miller Palm Desert, our largest store in North America, we commissioned Tag Christof to photograph a selection of modernist buildings in the Coachella Valley in moments of transition.
Anooshey Rahim: Wild by Design
Discover how landscape architect Anooshey Rahim draws inspiration from nature and from objects with rich histories.
Self-Discovery Through Pottery
Learn about sculptor Re Jin Lee’s process, including what she enjoys about making mistakes when creating her handcrafted clay sculptures.
A Designer’s Retro-future Vision of Embody
Designer Molly Rose Dyson reimagines Embody Gaming Chair with a nostalgic twist in her special-edition poster.
Friskk: A Game for All
Pro streamer and voice actor Friskk is elevating voices in more ways than one. See how she uses her platform to spread a message of fun + inclusion.
Effects of Sedentary Gaming
From sluggish response time to distracting discomfort, find out how inferior gear impacts your play—and how the right gear can help.
Ashley Guarrasi’s Motivation
Improving both herself and others motivates boxer, personal trainer, and nonprofit volunteer Ashley Guarrasi to keep moving forward. Learn how she uses home office organization – and her Aeron Chair – to anchor her always-on-the-move lifestyle
Xaryu: Level Up Your Health
Pro player Xaryu is unlocking a new way of gaming that levels up your stats—without sidelining your health and fitness.
Small Business Solutions
Discover Agile Office Design
Hybrid work necessitates a fluid, efficient workplace—with modular office furniture solutions—where employees are engaged and productive. Learn how to effectively reconfigure your workplace layout for increased productivity and cost savings.
Furniture Solutions for Multifunctional Office Spaces
With hybrid work on the rise, physical office space is called upon to be dynamic, adaptable, and responsive to the needs of individual and collaborative work. Lightweight, modular furniture solves for multifunctional spaces.
Refresh Your Workplace in 5 Steps
From desks and performance seating to storage and lighting, discover supportive furniture to help enhance employees' work and refresh your small business workplace. Follow these five steps to improve your office ergonomics.
Improve Your Comfort with Ergonomic Office Chairs
Ergonomic office chairs are imperative to a productive workplace. The best office chairs keep the spine aligned while supporting the body's natural range of motion. Discover bestselling designs to help alleviate back and neck pain.
Solutions for Small Office Spaces
Maximize your home office with inspiring design ideas from our pros, including innovative storage and lighting solutions for small WFH setups.
Furniture Guides
How To Adjust Your Chair
Tune and use your chair for maximum support.
How to Take Care of Your Furniture
While different pieces have different needs, here is some general advice to increase your furniture’s lifespan.