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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001238630-13-000042
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	3
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20130715
FILED AS OF DATE:		20130717
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20130717

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MILLER HERMAN INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000066382
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	OFFICE FURNITURE [2520]
		IRS NUMBER:				380837640
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MI
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0530

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		855 E MAIN AVE
		STREET 2:		PO BOX 302
		CITY:			ZEELAND
		STATE:			MI
		ZIP:			49464-0302
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6166543000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		8500 BYRON RD
		CITY:			ZEELAND
		STATE:			MI
		ZIP:			49464

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MILLER HERMAN FURNITURE CO
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19690610

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MICHIGAN STAR FURNITURE CO
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19671116

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	STAR FURNITURE CO
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19671116

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Lopez Hezron T.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001581557

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-15141
		FILM NUMBER:		13972899

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		855 EAST MAIN AVE
		CITY:			ZEELAND
		STATE:			MI
		ZIP:			49464
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    <periodOfReport>2013-07-15</periodOfReport>

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        <issuerCik>0000066382</issuerCik>
        <issuerName>MILLER HERMAN INC</issuerName>
        <issuerTradingSymbol>MLHR</issuerTradingSymbol>
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            <rptOwnerCik>0001581557</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>Lopez Hezron T.</rptOwnerName>
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            <rptOwnerStreet1>855 EAST MAIN AVENUE</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>P.O. BOX 302</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>ZEELAND</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>MI</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>49464</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
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            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>1</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
            <officerTitle>SVP &amp; General Counsel N.A.</officerTitle>
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        <derivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Restricted Stock Units</value>
                <footnoteId id="F1"/>
            </securityTitle>
            <conversionOrExercisePrice>
                <value>0</value>
            </conversionOrExercisePrice>
            <exerciseDate>
                <footnoteId id="F2"/>
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            <expirationDate>
                <value>2017-09-17</value>
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            <underlyingSecurity>
                <underlyingSecurityTitle>
                    <value>Common Stock</value>
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                <underlyingSecurityShares>
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                    <value>D</value>
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        </derivativeHolding>
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        <footnote id="F1">Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of MLHR common stock.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">The restricted stock units have a five year cliff vest.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

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        <signatureName>Hezron T. Lopez</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2013-07-17</signatureDate>
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<P ALIGN=RIGHT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><B>-exhibit 24- </B></FONT></P>

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<H1 ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>POWER OF ATTORNEY </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><B>KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE
PRESENTS,</B> that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Angela M. Shamery,
James E. Christenson, Julia M. DeShaw and Michael G. Wooldridge, or
either of them, the undersigned&#146;s true and lawful attorney-in-fact to: </FONT></P>

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          Execute for and on behalf of the undersigned, in the undersigned&#146;s capacity
          as an officer and/or director of Herman Miller, Inc. (the &#147;Company&#148;),
          Forms 4 and 5 in accordance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of
          1934 and the rules thereunder: </FONT></TD>
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          <BR>

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          Do and perform any and all acts for and on behalf of the undersigned which may
          be necessary to complete and execute any such Form 4 or 5 and timely file such
          form with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and any stock
          exchange or similar authority; and </FONT></TD>
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          <BR>

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          Take any other action of any type whatsoever in connection with the foregoing
          which, in the opinion of such attorney-in-fact, may be of benefit to, in the
          best interest of, or legally required by, the undersigned, it being understood
          that the documents executed by such attorney-in-fact on behalf of the
          undersigned pursuant to this Power of Attorney shall be in such form and shall
          contain such terms and conditions as such attorney-in-fact may approve in such
          attorney-in-fact&#146;s discretion. </FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>The undersigned hereby grants to each
such attorney-in-fact full power and authority to do and perform any and every act
necessary or proper to be done in the exercise of any of the rights and powers herein
granted, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned might or could do if
personally present, with full power of substitution or revocation, hereby ratifying and
confirming all that such attorney-in-fact shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue
of this power of attorney and the rights and powers herein granted. The undersigned
acknowledges that the foregoing attorneys-in-fact, in serving in such capacity at the
request of the undersigned, are not assuming, nor is the Company assuming, any of the
undersigned&#146;s responsibilities to comply with Section 16 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>This Power of Attorney shall remain
in full force and effect until the undersigned is no longer required to file Forms 4 and 5
with respect to the undersigned&#146;s holdings of and transactions in securities issued
by the Company, unless earlier revoked by the undersigned in a signed writing delivered to
the foregoing attorneys-in-fact. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><B>IN WITNESS WHEREOF,</B> the
undersigned has caused this Power of Attorney to be executed as of July 15, 2013 . </FONT></P>


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<TD ALIGN=LEFT WIDTH=50%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>/s/ Hezron T. Lopez<BR>
&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;<BR>
Hezron T. Lopez</FONT></TD>
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<H1 ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>CONFIRMING STATEMENT </FONT></H1>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>This Statement confirms that the
undersigned has authorized and designated Angela M. Shamery, James E. Christenson, Julia
M. DeShaw and Michael G. Wooldridge to execute and file on the
undersigned&#146;s behalf all Forms 4 and 5 (including any amendments thereto) that the
undersigned may be required to file with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission as a result of the undersigned&#146;s ownership of or transactions in
securities of Herman Miller, Inc. The authority of Angela M. Shamery, James E.
Christenson, Julia M. DeShaw and Michael G. Wooldridge under this
Statement shall continue until the undersigned is no longer required to file Forms 4 and 5
with regard to the undersigned&#146;s ownership of or transactions in securities of Herman
Miller, Inc., unless earlier revoked in writing. The undersigned acknowledges that Angela
M. Shamery, James E. Christenson, Julia M. DeShaw and Michael G.
Wooldridge are not assuming, nor is Herman Miller, Inc. or Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt
&amp; Howlett, assuming, any of the undersigned&#146;s responsibilities to comply with
Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. </FONT></P>



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<TD ALIGN=LEFT WIDTH=50%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Dated:  July 15, 2013</FONT></TD>
<TD ALIGN=LEFT WIDTH=50%><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>/s/ Hezron T. Lopez<BR>
&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;<BR>
Hezron T. Lopez</FONT></TD>
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