Exhibit 16.1

May 8, 2019

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, DC 20549

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K dated May 6, 2019, of Herman Miller, Inc. and are in agreement with the statements contained in the first four paragraphs therein. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements of the registrant contained therein.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP