Description of Business	3 Months Ended
Description of Business	Aug. 28, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description of Business	Description of Business Herman Miller, Inc. ( the "Company") researches, designs, manufactures, sells and distributes interior furnishings for use in various environments including office, healthcare, educational and residential settings and provides related services that support companies all over the world. The Company's products are sold primarily through independent contract office furniture dealers as well as the following channels: direct customer sales, independent retailers, owned retail studios, direct-mail catalogs, owned contract office furniture dealerships and the Company's eCommerce platforms. On July 19, 2021 the Company acquired Knoll, Inc. ("Knoll") (See Note 5. "Acquisitions"). Knoll is a leading global manufacturer of commercial and residential furniture, accessories, lighting and coverings. The Company has included the financial results of Knoll in the condensed consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. On July 13, 2021, the Company's Board of Directors unanimously recommended approval to shareholders of an amendment to our Restated Articles of Incorporation to change our corporate name from Herman Miller, Inc. to MillerKnoll, Inc. This proposed change is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming shareholder meeting on October 11, 2021. MillerKnoll is a collective of dynamic brands that comes together to design the world we live in. Powering the world's most dynamic design brands, MillerKnoll includes Herman Miller® and Knoll®, plus Colebrook Bosson Saunders®, DatesWeiser®, Design Within Reach®, Edelman® Leather, Fully®, Geiger®, HAY®, Holly Hunt®, KnollExtra®, Knoll Office, KnollStudio® , KnollTextiles®, Maars® Living Walls, Maharam®, Muuto®, naughtone®, and Spinneybeck®\|FilzFelt®. Together we are redefining modern design for the 21st century. Basis of Presentation The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared by Herman Miller, Inc. (“the Company”) in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. Management believes the disclosures made in this document are adequate with respect to interim reporting requirements. Unless otherwise noted or indicated by the context, all references to "Herman Miller," "MillerKnoll," "Herman Miller Group," "we," "our," "Company" and similar references are to Herman Miller, Inc., its predecessors, and controlled subsidiaries. The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, taken as a whole, contain all adjustments that are of a normal recurring nature necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of August 28, 2021. Operating results for the three months ended August 28, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending May 28, 2022 ("fiscal 2022"). It is suggested that these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 29, 2021 ("fiscal 2021"). All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The financial statements of equity method investments are not consolidated. Segment Reorganization Effective as of May 30, 2021, the beginning of fiscal year 2022, the Company implemented an organizational change that resulted in a change in the reportable segments. The Company has recast historical results to reflect this change. Below is a description of each reportable segment. Intersegment sales are eliminated within each segment, with the exception of sales to and from the Knoll segment, which are presented as intersegment eliminations. •Global Retail – reflects the legacy North America Retail segment and now includes International Retail •Americas Contract ("Americas") – reflects the legacy Herman Miller North America Contract segment combined with Latin America and Design Within Reach Contract •International Contract ("International") – reflects global Contract activity outside the Americas, excluding the international activity of Knoll •Knoll – the Knoll segment includes the global operations associated with the design, manufacture, and sale of furniture products within the Knoll constellation of brands. The acquired Knoll business will initially be reflected as a stand-alone segment.