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Document and Entity Information
6 Months Ended
Nov. 28, 2015
Jan. 04, 2016
Document Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name MILLER HERMAN INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000066382  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Nov. 28, 2015  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --05-28  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   59,896,703