Ways to Decorate with Herman Miller Furniture

Henry Hill’s 1947 renovation of a 1908 Victorian provides a remarkable mid-century counterpoint to San Francisco's reigning aesthetic. Eames chairs for Herman Miller are accompanied by Italian manufacturer U-vola’s unique speakers from Elite Audio Systems. Photo by Misha Gravenor.

San Francisco’s modernists were faced with the issue of building within a firmly established stylistic tradition—think bay windows and gingerbread. Henry Hill’s 1947 renovation of a 1908 Victorian tucked away on an alley in historic Russian Hill provides a remarkable response to the dilemma.