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Document Entity Information Document
9 Months Ended
Mar. 01, 2014
Apr. 07, 2014
Document Information    
Document Period End Date Mar. 01, 2014  
Entity Registrant Name MILLER HERMAN INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000066382  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2014  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --05-31  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   59,238,912