By Healthcare Facilities Today

Herman Miller, Inc., and its subsidiaries have again been named a preferred source for commercial furnishings by architectural and design professionals, as surveyed in Contract Magazine's 2013 Brand Report Awareness Survey.

Based on unaided responses, Herman Miller was once identified as the top choice in Ergonomic Seating and Furniture Systems, while Nemschoff and Herman Miller Healthcare were named the first and third most cited brands respectively for Healthcare Furnishings. Maharam was also named the top choice in Fabrics & Textiles and second in Healthcare Textiles. Overall, the company and its family of brands hold top 5 rankings in eleven furniture categories, including, Computer Support, Filing & Storage, Guest & Occasional Seating, Conference Tables, and Education Solutions.