Who was Herman Miller?
In 1923, the Michigan Star Furniture Company became what we now know as Herman Miller, when D.J. De Pree and his father-in-law (you guessed it—Herman Miller) purchased the company. De Pree renamed the company after Miller, who was a well-regarded businessman in the community.

Modern in the mid-century
By the middle of the 20th century, the name Herman Miller had become synonymous with “modern” furniture. De Pree first hired designer Gilbert Rohde in 1930, who ushered in an era of problem-solving modern design. A decade and a half later, he would hire George Nelson, who changed the course of the entire company. Design-driven—and with support from De Pree—Nelson brought in his contemporaries, such as Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, and Isamu Noguchi, to produce pieces that would become modern classics.

Herman Miller today
Today, in addition to our classic pieces and new designs for the home, Herman Miller is a recognized innovator in contemporary interior furnishings, work chairs, healthcare solutions, and technologies and services. In 2021, we became part of the MillerKnoll collective, an unparalleled platform of brands that design the world we live in.

MillerKnoll...

is a collective of dynamic brands that comes together to design the world we live in. Together, we form an unparalleled platform for building a more sustainable, caring, equitable, and beautiful world.

At the forefront of modern design
We’ve never been afraid to do things differently. That’s why we’re taking on the biggest challenges facing our global community. We’re pushing design forward to build a brighter future—and making sure everybody’s included.

Design that creates positive impact
Our brands are united by a belief that through design, we can create a better world. Our care shows up in everything we do—from the spaces and products we make to the ways we think and actions we take.

Living the future we design
For MillerKnoll, ‘design’ is not only furniture and placemaking—it’s our craft, curiosity, skill, intention, and ideas in action. It’s how we’re shaping the world for the better, for everyone.

Purpose and Values

Our purpose reflects the desire of all of our brands to leverage the power of design to improve people's lives.

Why we exist
Design for the good of humankind.

Our purpose
Our values speak to our shared beliefs about our people and the impact we can make together—for our customers, our communities, and in the world. They describe how we live our purpose through the way we lead, the way we see one another, and the way we work.
 

• We are all difference makers: Our products and our approach to business make a difference in the lives of our customers, our neighbors, and people around the world.
• We are all extraordinary: By celebrating what makes every individual unique and valuable, we help one another reach our fullest potential.
• We are better together: Our culture of accountability, inclusivity, and high-performance creates strong teams and unifies our collective of brands.

Careers

Want to be part of a team that’s making a positive impact? From creating spaces that help people live and work better to lifting our local and global communities, MillerKnoll is working hard to make a difference. Join us as we design a more equitable, sustainable, and beautiful future together.