George Nelson Action Office Desk/Return for Herman Miller 1964
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George Nelson Action Office Desk/Return for Herman Miller 1964
About the Item
Early example of Nelson's groundbreaking office design group. Extruded aluminum base with cross members at top and bottom form the capital letter I of early configuration as opposed to T of later version where top cross members, as a cost cutting measure, were dropped, this version boasts discrete modesty panel in steel, enameled in olive green. Beige satin laminate with gray vinyl edging and period bull-nose corners which complement late modern contours of base.
35.75”sq 28.25”ht; base alone: 35.75”w 32”dp 27.25”ht
- Dimensions:Height: 28.25 in (71.76 cm)Width: 35.75 in (90.81 cm)Depth: 35.75 in (90.81 cm)
- Place of Origin:United States
- Period:1960-1969
- Date of Manufacture:Sixties
- Condition:Excellent. See other items in inventory to guage dealer quality control. Also note physical shop with street address where, for the last twelve years, items get seen in person on a regular basis.
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U1105248615305
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