21 март 1929 г. - Herman Miller Manufacturer

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1929 That year De Pree was approached by the industrial designer Gilbert Rohde, who reportedly entered the Herman Miller showroom unannounced with a plan for a new look in furniture design. De Pree listened to Rohde's ideas and, attracted to the designer's straight-forward approach, employed Rohde to design a new line of furniture for Herman Miller.

Rohde speculated that the decreasing size of modern homes would inspire a demand for a smaller, simpler, and lighter furniture style that De Pree referred to as "more honest" than that of traditional pieces. Rohde's first designs, completed in 1933, were exhibited at the Chicago World's Fair, where they met with approval from retail buyers and enthusiasm from the general public. In less than five years, most furniture makers had adopted more functional styles similar to those of Rohde.

Rhode dies in 1944- george nelson replaces him!

Based in Zeeland Michigan (close to Holland and Grand Rapids)
founded as Star Furniture Company in 1905
Started with wood furniture
Gilbert Rhode came in in 1933 and innovated the design of office furniture

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