1960s Action Office
1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
By George Nelson, Robert Propst, Herman Miller
Located in Renens, CH
1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
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By Robert Propst, Herman Miller
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Located in Brussels, BE
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George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Table or Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Skokie, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Vintage Action Office Table or Desk
The Action Office desk or
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Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Roll Top Action Office Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
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H 32 in W 65 in D 32 in
Rare Version of Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Series Roll Top Desk
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
design for Architectural Forum, Interiors and Fortune.
Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks
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H 33 in W 64 in D 32 in
Action Desk by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Robert Propst, Herman Miller
Located in Madrid, ES
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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By Belva Ball
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
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1960s Replogle Illuminated Glass Globe on Mahogany Stand
By Replogle Globes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Rare Postmodern Industrial Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman, George Kovacs, 1960s
By George Kovacs
Located in Deland, FL
features a high and low light setting via the single action switch located on the lamp head.
For six
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Vintage 1980s Ecuadorean Industrial Floor Lamps
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Metal
H 43.5 in W 12 in D 6 in
André Kulesza Architect. Unique Light Table, Wrought Iron, Glass Crystals 1960s
Located in leucate, FR
his “house” at the Château-Bois residence. Polish Patria”. There he also opened his office which would
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Vintage 1960s French Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
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H 18.12 in W 24.22 in D 24.22 in
Modern Black & White Sculpture of a Knelling Tribal Tattooed African Queen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the 1960s
Unsigned
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20th Century French Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Modern Black & White Sculpture of a Reclining Tribal Tattooed African Queen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the 1960s
Unsigned
A heavy, impressive, substantial three dimensional work. The sculpted plaster nude
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20th Century French Tribal Figurative Sculptures
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H 15.5 in W 25 in D 13 in
Mid-Century Swivel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern office chairs with swivel action. Polished chrome base with covered seat and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of aluminium chairs EA 108 by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller- 60s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Padova, IT
, and the Eames Lounge Chair. Herman Miller is the inventor of the cubicle (known as "Action Office II
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.08 in W 21.66 in D 18.51 in
Royal Dutch Navy Grumman Avanger TBM3 1960 Airplane Model
Located in Weesp, NL
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
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Italian Typewriter by Marcello Nizzoli for Olivetti, 1950s
By Marcello Nizzoli, Olivetti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
, graphic artist, and architect was Olivetti's Industrial Design director from the 1930s-1960s. The Lettera
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
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Metal
Carlo di Carli: Desk in Fruitwood, Brass, and Glass, Italy 1950s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in New York, NY
body.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Hand-Painted Pop American Art in Transition 1955-62 Book December 15 1992
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, illuminating the roots of the movement that matured in the 1960s. Most of these are lesser-known paintings by
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books
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Monumental Chandelier in Alabaster and silver plated bronze, Arts and Crafts
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
environment. From the action of Art & Crafts point of view, it experienced a major boost in 1861, when William
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Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
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Kila Red Dog Rolling Table Lamp by Harry Allen for IKEA
By IKEA, Harry Allen
Located in Topeka, KS
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps
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Original American (U.S) Release James Bond 'From Russia With Love' Poster c.1963
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very rare and original American (U.S) release massive theater poster from the 1963 'From Russia
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20th Century American Other Posters
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Australian Release James Bond 'From Russia With Love' Poster c.1963
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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20th Century Australian Other Posters
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Roux-Marquiand French Art Deco Tea-Coffee Set, 1925
By Roux-Marquiand
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tea Sets
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10 Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastlhom FK armchairs with a Matteo Grassi table
By Walter Knoll, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Highclere, Newbury
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
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Aluminum, Steel
H 29.14 in W 125.99 in D 39.38 in
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Chrome
George Nelson Action Office Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nelson desk for Herman Miller, "Action Office". Oak tambour, laminate writing surface
Category
Vintage 1960s American Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
George Nelson Action Office Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Walnut. Two drawers. Black leather covered built in file space with electric outlet.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
George Nelson Action Office Desk
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Tambour roll top desk with large bin for file storage in the back of the work surface.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage George Nelson Roll Top Action Office Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Early edition roll top desk
great vintage condition
some chrome loss on base
tambour is in perfect working order.
Category
Vintage 1960s Desks
Materials
Chrome
George Nelson Action One Office Architects Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Long Beach, CA
George Nelson Action One Office Architects Desk for Herman Miller. Features a spacious workspace
Category
Vintage 1960s American Desks
Materials
Metal
Action Office Teak Shelf by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1964
By Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
Shelving unit designed by George Nelson. Manufactured Herman Miller in the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
George Nelson Action Roll Top Architects Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Long Beach, CA
Classic George Nelson Action Roll Top Architects Desk for Herman Miller. Good original condition
Category
Vintage 1960s American Desks
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson Action Roll top Architects Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Long Beach, CA
Classic George Nelson Action Roll Top Architects Desk for Herman Miller. Good original condition
Category
Vintage 1960s American Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Champagne and Rosewood Wall Lamps by Danish Mejlstrom, 1960s
By Mejlstrøm Belysning
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
Champagne and brass wall lamps by Danish Mejlstrom Belysning, 1960s wall lights with pressed glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Lights 'Pair' 1960s Danish Vintage Sconces with Dark Wood, Brass and Glass
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
encompasses the bulb and bulb socket, and are held in place by a clever spring action grip (for easy bulb
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 10.2 in W 2.8 in D 4.5 in
Amber and Brass Wall Lamps by Mejlstrom, 1960s Wall Lights with Glass and Brass
By Mejlstrøm Belysning
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
Amber and brass wall lamps by Danish Mejlstrom Belysning - 1960s wall lights with pressed glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 10.6 in W 3.1 in D 5.1 in
Small Traffic Light in Aluminum, 1960s Continental Europe Industrial Lighting
Located in Crespieres, FR
one with actioning the three switches that have been added to the original traffic light. It could
Category
Vintage 1960s French Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
H 14.97 in W 5.52 in D 6.3 in
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1960s Action Office For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1960s action office you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 1960s action office — often made from wood, metal and aluminum — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1960s action office, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1960s action office, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. George Nelson and Herman Miller each produced at least one beautiful 1960s action office that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1960s Action Office?
Prices for a 1960s action office can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,195 and can go as high as $10,478, while the average can fetch as much as $4,670.
Questions About 1960s Action Office
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- What did men wear in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What men wore in the 1960s varied over the course of the decade. At the start of the ’60s, when the Mod style was all the rage, men often sported boxy Italian-style suits with tight-fitting trousers for work and dressier occasions and polo shirts and turtlenecks paired with fitted trousers for casual dress. As the decade progressed, the Peacock Revolution occurred, with menswear becoming flashier with bright colors and bold prints. Fedoras and trilby hats were common in the early ’60s, but by the start of the 1970s, hats for men were much less common, marking a major departure from the style conventions of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Explore an assortment of 1960s men's apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
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