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Document Entity Information Document (USD $)
 12 Months Ended
Jun. 01, 2013
Jul. 25, 2013
Dec. 01, 2012
Document Information [Line Items]      
Entity Registrant Name MILLER HERMAN INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0000066382    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Jun. 01, 2013    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013    
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 Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 1,218,929,288
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   58,886,582