v3.19.2
Document Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Jun. 01, 2019
Jul. 25, 2019
Dec. 01, 2018
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Document Type 10-K    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 1,970,278,315
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   59,060,397  
Entity Registrant Name MILLER HERMAN INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0000066382    
Document Period End Date Jun. 01, 2019    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --06-01    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Shell Company false