Herman Miller (manufacturer)
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| - | {{Template}}'''Isamu Noguchi''' ([[November 17]], [[1904]] - [[December 30]], [[1988]]) was a prominent [[Japan]]ese -[[United States|American]] [[artist]] and [[landscape architecture|landscape architect]] whose artistic career spanned six decades, from the 1920s onward. Known widely for his [[sculpture]] and public works, Noguchi also designed stage sets for various [[Martha Graham]] productions, and several mass-produced lamps and furniture pieces, some of which are still manufactured and sold. Among his furniture work was his collaboration with the [[Herman Miller (office equipment)|Herman Miller]] company in 1948 when he joined with [[George Nelson (designer)|George Nelson]], [[Paul László]] and [[Charles Eames]] to produce a catalog containing what is often considered to be the most influential body of modern furniture. His work lives on around the world and at the [[Noguchi Museum|Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum]] in [[New York City]]. | + | {{Template}} |
| + | '''Herman Miller, Inc.''', based in [[Zeeland, Michigan]], is an [[USA|American]] [[manufacturer]] of office [[furniture]] and equipment, as well as modern furniture for the home. It is notable as one of the first companies to produce modern furniture, and the manufacturer of the [[Equa chair]], [[Aeron chair]], and [[Eames Lounge Chair]]. | ||
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Herman Miller, Inc., based in Zeeland, Michigan, is an American manufacturer of office furniture and equipment, as well as modern furniture for the home. It is notable as one of the first companies to produce modern furniture, and the manufacturer of the Equa chair, Aeron chair, and Eames Lounge Chair.
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