As Herman Miller’s first design director, Gilbert Rohde transformed the company's designs from antique reproductions to modern furniture that prioritized the enjoyment of the people using it. The Rohde Paldao Coffee Table showcases his eye for detail and penchant for the abstract—the table’s curvy, organic shape was downright revolutionary when it debuted in 1941.
As Herman Miller’s first design director, Gilbert Rohde transformed the company's designs from antique reproductions to modern furniture that prioritized the enjoyment of the people using it. The Rohde Paldao Coffee Table showcases his eye for detail and penchant for the abstract—the table’s curvy, organic shape was downright revolutionary when it debuted in 1941.