There are many ways to look at furniture. The maker saw it as a
way to make money or perhaps as a demonstration of skill, the original
owner might have used it to show that he was rich and fashionable.
The person who inherited the piece may have thought it too gaudy
and unfashionable, and today, its owner may see it an antique that
connects him to the romantic past.
In Fully Furnished, some amazing examples of American Furniture dating from 1670 to the present are displayed in ways that encourage the viewer to think of furnishings in a variety of new ways. How do you look at furniture?
Exhibit Highlights
The Herman Miller Consortium
Herman Miller, Inc., based in Zeeland, Michigan, become a leader in design and manufacture of modern furniture for both home and office. The company is famous for innovations in design and ergonomics including the "Marshmallow Sofa" pictured above.
The Herman Miller Consortium contains about 750 pieces of furniture as well as a large quantity of product literature. The Henry Ford maintains the record of the consortium holdings.
