This American company was founded in 1923 as a traditional home furnishings manufacturer, and developed in the 1930’s and 1940’s into the leading manufacturer of modern furniture. Over the years, the company collaborated with well known designers in the industry, who led it in new directions and to breakthroughs in the field of office furniture. Since its establishment, Herman Miller has developed furniture, furniture systems and patents in the realm of ergonomic seating, upgrading and re-establishing the geometry of office suites. The company manufactures and markets office work environments and accessories, office furniture, storage systems for offices, medical facilities and institutions. It is currently the second largest office furniture company, with customers and branches in 40 countries around the world. The company’s headquarters are located in Zeeland, Michigan. U.S.A. The company’s goal is to create excellent work places, thus it studies work and life environments and designs and markets furniture that will improve and make these environments more efficient.