We spent the last year celebrating 100 years of Herman Miller—thank you for joining in on the fun. This celebration has given us the chance to highlight the story behind the name, and the people who have made it a brand. As we look ahead, we’re excited to reintroduce you to Herman Miller and everything that will come in year 101. | Herman Miller

Designed by Ray Wilkes in 1976 and reintroduced with optional power modules in 2021, Wilkes Modular Sofa Group is the result of a chance encounter the designer had with a new foam injection machine in the manufacturing area of the plant. It produced the clean lines and smooth, contoured shapes Wilkes had envisioned for his design—and it did so reliably. Every cushion came out perfectly square with rounded edges, like Chiclet gum, which lent the seating collection its widely known nickname. It wa