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Document Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Jun. 02, 2018
Jul. 26, 2018
Dec. 02, 2017
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name MILLER HERMAN INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0000066382    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Jun. 02, 2018    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --06-02    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 2,040,363,044
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   59,694,316