FAQ
We’ve grouped the questions by categories to make it easier for you to find the answers you’re looking for. If you don’t see an answer to your question, please contact us.
BUYING
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When service is as important to you as the sale, visit one of our authorized Dealers for help with designing, planning, and installing your purchase. When you want to purchase authentic designs direct from the source—for your home or small office—please visit our Herman Miller Store. If you’re looking for a convenient way to buy products for your home or small office, visit an authorized Retailer.
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Yes. Our subsidiary, Design Within Reach, operates retail stores in Mexico City and Toronto. In addition, Design Within Reach sells and ships Herman Miller products to Canada from its online store. In China and Japan, you can shop online for Herman Miller products. And, Herman Miller has a global network of authorized Dealers. Use our Global Dealer Locator to find the one nearest you.
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Many of our Dealers and Retailers carry a selection of chairs you can try out. The chairs each location has on hand varies, so please contact them in advance to make sure they have what you’re interested in trying. Use our Dealer and Retailer locator to find the one nearest you and get complete contact information.
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You can request samples from the authorized Dealer or Retailer you are working with or plan to work with. Typically, once they order the sample, you can expect to receive it within two to three business days.
ASSEMBLY
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We provide assembly instructions for many of our most popular products, including chairs, desks, tables, and accessories. If you need instructions for workstations or systems products, we recommend you contact your local Dealer for assistance. As a reference, we do provide a lookup resource with assembly instructions for these workstation and systems products.
MAINTAINING
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Visit our Care and Assembly page for suggestions on how to maintain your Herman Miller product.
WARRANTY AND SERVICE
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This warranty document outlines the coverages and policies for your Herman Miller product.
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Check with the Herman Miller Dealer or Retailer where you purchased your product. Your Dealer or Retailer will determine if your product is covered under warranty and will coordinate the replacement or repair. Outside North America, check with our global network of authorized Dealers. Use our Global Dealer Locator to find the one nearest you.
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Your best option is to contact the reseller, who can perhaps make the repair for you. Because Herman Miller can’t guarantee the condition or authenticity of the components used by unauthorized resellers, these products wouldn’t be covered by Herman Miller’s warranty. Buying from an authorized Herman Miller reseller gives you two advantages. First is authenticity. If the product comes from an authorized reseller, you can be certain it’s the real thing. Second is warranty. Herman Miller and its authorized resellers stand behind every Herman Miller product and have the ability to make repairs, if needed.
REPAIRING
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For warranty repairs, you’ll need to provide information from the manufacturing label (product number, FO number, manufacture date), along with a description of the issue and a photograph of it.
Labels are typically affixed to the underside of a chair’s seat or under the surface of a table. Since labels evolve over time, we've provided several examples here to show where you can find the necessary information on the label.
Once you have the required information related to your issue, contact the Dealer or Retailer where you purchased your product to coordinate any service or repairs needed.
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If you still have the receipt or credit card statement from the original purchase, you can identify the Dealer or Retailer where you bought your product. Contact them, and they will verify warranty coverage and will coordinate the repair or replacement.
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Visit our Dealer and Retailer locator to find the one nearest your current location. Contact them, and they can verify warranty coverage and coordinate repair or replacement.
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You will need to contact the reseller directly, who can perhaps make the repair for you. Because Herman Miller cannot guarantee the condition or authenticity of the components used by unauthorized resellers, these products wouldn’t be covered by Herman Miller’s warranty. Buying from an authorized Herman Miller reseller gives you two advantages. First is authenticity. If the product comes from an authorized reseller, you can be certain it’s the real thing. Second is warranty. Herman Miller and its authorized resellers stand behind every Herman Miller product and have the ability to make repairs, if needed.
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You can buy some replacement parts at our Herman Miller Store. These include chair casters, Aeron Chair armpads, and Aeron Chair back support options. All other replacement parts can be purchased through an authorized Dealer. Please use our Where to Buy link to find a dealer near you.
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Please contact the authorized Dealer nearest you to order replacement parts or coordinate a service repair for your Eames Lounge Chair and/or Ottoman. The services available can vary based on product condition.
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Please use our Locator to find an authorized dealer or retailer closest to you. They will be happy to help you with your warranty request.
AUTHENTICITY
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If you can see one of these Herman Miller logomarks on your product, you know it’s authentic:
All our classic designs come with a certificate of authenticity. In addition, some have a medallion attached to certify their authenticity.
Your product may also have a label attached to it. For a chair, this is often on the underside of the seat. The manufacturing label identifies it as a Herman Miller product.
As to the value of your product, many of our customers have found these resources helpful for determining the authenticity and value of older Herman Miller products.