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Document Entity Information Document
9 Months Ended
Mar. 02, 2013
Apr. 08, 2013
Document Information    
Entity Registrant Name MILLER HERMAN INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000066382  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Mar. 02, 2013  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --06-01  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   58,617,907