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Document Entity Information Document
6 Months Ended
Dec. 03, 2011
Jan. 04, 2012
Document Information [Line Items]    
Entity Registrant Name MILLER HERMAN INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000066382  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Dec. 03, 2011  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --06-02  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   58,283,036