Herman Miller Hall Trees & Stands

ZEELAND, Mich. – It would be impossible to discuss mid-century design without Alexander Girard (American, 1907-1993). From upholstery to wallpaper, and restaurant interiors to branding for an international airline, Girard’s catalog raisonne was profoundly diverse, and his personal aesthetic — joyful, optimistic, brimming with unusual combinations of color — became indistinguishable from Herman Miller’s when […]

MONROVIA, Calif. – Moran’s Studio Furniture & Decorative Art auction June 23 realized strong prices for fine silver and furnishings. Collectors vied for fine examples offered at approachable price points. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers. A gorgeous Mark Goetz sofa from Herman Miller with its warm walnut-wrapped back made an impact […]

Pierre-Raymond de Brisson, ‘Voyages to the Coast of Africa’ first edition from 1792 COLUMBIA, MO — French colonial officer Pierre-Raymond de Brisson (1745-1820) is remembered for his shipwreck off the coast of Senegal in 1785 where he was captured and taken as a slave by native tribes. He eventually escaped and made his way to […]