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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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George Nelson ‘Action’ Roll-Top Desk Wall Unit by Herman Miller, circa 1970s
By Herman Miller
Located in Kensington, MD
Organizational Survival in a Work-at-Home Covid World — George Nelson ‘Action’ Roll-Top Desk Wall
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George Nelson Action Office Architect's Roll-Top Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
. Produced in 1964 by the Herman Miller company for the Action Office Series. Retains the George Nelson
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George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Action Office 1' Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early George Nelson Action Office 1 desk in original condition with minor wear. George Nelson for
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Midcentury Action Office Roll Top Desk George Nelson for H Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller George Nelson action office series drafting desk 1965 design This vintage roll-top
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Mid-Century Modern Action Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Action Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s
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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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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Desk Action Office 1, George Nelson, Herman Miller, Large Version
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Bern, CH
Design classic desk Action Office 1, George Nelson, Herman Miller, large version. Offered is a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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1964 George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller Action Office Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Action Office desk, designed by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Desks

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Action Desk by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Robert Propst, Herman Miller
Located in Madrid, ES
Action Office desk, model 64 902, designed by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller from
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Mid-Century George Nelson Herman Miller "Action Office" Rolltop Desk Exec.
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Basel, BS
Very Rare and highly collectible original vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller rolltop "Action
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Roll Top Action Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a wonderful early example of the Action Office Roll Top desk by George Nelson for Herman
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1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Robert Propst
Located in Renens, CH
1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production George Nelson
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Elusive Modernist Action Office Desk or Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rarely seen modernist action office desk or conference table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Herman Miller Perch Designed by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this George Nelson Perch, includes Herman Miller original label, circa 1980. About the
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Aluminum

Herman Miller Perch Designed by George Nelson
Herman Miller Perch Designed by George Nelson
H 40.95 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Herman Miller Perchs Designed by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this pair of George Nelson Perchs, includes Herman Miller original label, circa 1980
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Vitra by George Nelson Black Leather Perch Swivel Desk Chairs, 2001, Set of 2
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by George Nelson in 1964 the Perch desk chair was part of the revolutionary
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Metal

Special Pedestal Occasional Coffee Table No. 5452, George Nelson, Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
the versatile classic, designed by george nelson in 1954, was initially produced in 2 sizes with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

1970s 4ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1970s vintage Herman Miller Action Office desk, designed by George Nelson
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

1970s 4ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1970s Herman Miller Action Office desk with two drawers, designed by
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks

Materials

Laminate, Oak, Wood

1970s 6ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1970s Herman Miller Action Office desk with two drawers, designed by
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks

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1970s 6ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1970s Herman Miller Action Office desk with two drawers, designed by
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks

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Laminate, Oak

Kila Red Dog Rolling Table Lamp by Harry Allen for IKEA
By IKEA, Harry Allen
Located in Topeka, KS
as well as earning many design awards. We found this lamp sitting atop a George Nelson action
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps

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A Regency extending dining table by Morgan & Sanders, suppliers to Lord Nelson
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This large mahogany imperial action dining table has rounded ends each housing the telescopic
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Antique 1810s English Regency Dining Room Tables

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Midshipman Proctor’s Sword for Valour at the Battle of Copenhagen
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
action. To Nelson’s dismay, the Battle of Copenhagen was not recognised with a gold medal and, unlike the
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Antique Early 1800s English Arms, Armor and Weapons

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The Shaving Mirror of Purser Wardlaw
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
frigate Hydra. In 1803 he transferred to Amphion and subsequently served under Admiral Viscount Nelson in
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Antique Early 1800s English Wall Mirrors

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Silver salver of a Hero of Trafalgar: Captain Pryce Cumby London, circa 1836
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
quarterdeck, Cooke implored Cumby ‘never to strike’. During the action, Bellerophon sustained a ferocious
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Antique 1830s English Sterling Silver

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Thomas Luny, Hms Bellerophon Leaving Torbay with the Defeated Emperor Napoleon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
aloft, Bellerophon had then to withdraw from the scene but her conduct at this opening fleet action of
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Antique 19th Century British Paintings

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Carved and Painted Model of Hms Emerald, 1811 and ‘Hms Emerald & Hms Amethyst
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
from Horatio Nelson’s squadron and she arrived in Aboukir Bay nine days too late. She was part of Rear
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Antique 19th Century British Models and Miniatures

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Fine Presentation Sword Given to Lieutenant Charles Peake
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
first saw action in October of 1804, participating in an attack on the French vessels near the pier in
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Antique 1820s English Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Metal

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Materials

Chrome, Steel

Alexander Girard Environmental Enrichment Panel for Herman Miller
By Alexander Girard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
George Nelson Action Office Group cubicles. This architectural design features a large three story
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Cotton

Sexy Midcentury Action Desk Design by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sexy midcentury action desk design by George Nelson.    
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Alexander Girard Vintage Environmental Enrichment Panel for Herman Miller
By Alexander Girard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
used with the George Nelson Action office Systems. Made of Mexicotton and featuring the smiling sun
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Midcentury Action Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare Mid-Century Modern action office desk designed by George Nelson in 1964. It features a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Seldom Seen George Nelson "HIGH' Action Office Architects Desk, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning George Nelson "HIGH' action office architects desk, Herman Miller circa 1964, beautiful
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Action Office 1' Roll Top Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Action Office 1' rolltop desk George Nelson for Herman Miller
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Walnut Action Office Tambour Desk Large, Herman Miller, 1964
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Solid walnut first edition 1964 'Action Office' desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Rare Large George Nelson Roll Top Tambour Action Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This unique roll-top writing desk is from the Herman Miller "Action Office" line and features a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Action Office High Roll-Top Desk with Perch by George Nelson
By Robert Propst, George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dronten, NL
Spectacular architect's desk from the Action Office Series designed by George Nelson & Robert
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

George Nelson Perch by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
Designed in 1964 as part of the flexible, open, action office program, the Perch by George Nelson
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

George Nelson Perch by Herman Miller
George Nelson Perch by Herman Miller
H 38.75 in W 29 in D 29 in
Mid-Century George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Fantastic desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This unique roll-top writing desk is from the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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Nelson Action For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the nelson action you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A nelson action — often made from wood, metal and aluminum — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the nelson action you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right nelson action, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made nelson action over the years, but those crafted by George Nelson and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Nelson Action?

The average selling price for a nelson action at 1stDibs is $4,670, while they’re typically $1,195 on the low end and $10,478 for the highest priced.