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1960s Action Office

1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production

1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production

By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Robert Propst

Located in Renens, CH

Among the concepts he developed during his time at Herman Miller are the much dreaded office cubicles (Action Office 2), which have shaped corporate offices in the United States from...

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

Materials

Metal

1960s George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller Action Office I Desk
1960s George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller Action Office I Desk

1960s George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller Action Office I Desk

By Herman Miller, Robert Propst, George Nelson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Walnut and Leather Desk Table, Model 64906, designed by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller in 1964. The design was a part of the Action Office Series. This e...

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

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George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Set 1960s
George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Set 1960s

George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Set 1960s

By George Nelson

Located in Handewitt, DE

Action office set by George Nelson for Herman Miller.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rare Herman Miller Action Office Standing Desk and Drawing Table, 1960s
Rare Herman Miller Action Office Standing Desk and Drawing Table, 1960s

Rare Herman Miller Action Office Standing Desk and Drawing Table, 1960s

By Robert Propst, Herman Miller

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

A rare and hard to find Herman Miller - Action Office standing desk and drawing table, circa 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Bent Plywood "For Action" Letter Tray by Mallod Circa 1960s
Bent Plywood "For Action" Letter Tray by Mallod Circa 1960s

Bent Plywood "For Action" Letter Tray by Mallod Circa 1960s

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Vintage bent wood letter tray manufactured by Mallod for their "For Action" collection. Simple, yet elegant design.

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Drafting Stool, the Perch, Designed by Robert Probst with George Nelson
Drafting Stool, the Perch, Designed by Robert Probst with George Nelson

Drafting Stool, the Perch, Designed by Robert Probst with George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Madison, WI

Drafting stool called the Perch was designed by Robert Probst with George Nelson in the 1960s. Part of the action office series of furniture for Herman Miller.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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Boomerang Shaped Desk, Shop Counter, 1950s by Alfred Hendrickx
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By Alfred Hendrickx

Located in Antwerp, BE

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Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

$14,000Sale Price|60% Off

H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Lafayette, IN

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$2,200

H 34 in W 50 in D 27.5 in

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

This vintage writing desk made in Denmark features three drawers and plenty of small storage compartments. This desk is normally in a rosewood, so this item is a rare find. Please co...

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Vintage Architect Drafting Table, circa 1940

$3,920Sale Price|20% Off

H 50 in W 59 in D 39.5 in

Vintage Architect Drafting Table, circa 1940

Located in Napa, CA

Vintage metal and wood architect's or drafting table. Tubular steel with wood tabletop, circa 1940, mid-20th century.

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By Everest

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

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$5,250 / item

H 34 in W 30.25 in D 44 in

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By Craft Associates

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

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American Mid-Century Maple Executive Desk with Stainless Steel Legs

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Located in Queens, NY

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Robert Propst For Herman Miller Action Office Stand-Up Desk
Robert Propst For Herman Miller Action Office Stand-Up Desk

Robert Propst For Herman Miller Action Office Stand-Up Desk

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 15 in W 48 in D 24 in

Robert Propst For Herman Miller Action Office Stand-Up Desk

Located in Pasadena, TX

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Mid Century Modern 'Positano 1306' Dressing Table by Ico & Luisa Parisi, 1950s
Mid Century Modern 'Positano 1306' Dressing Table by Ico & Luisa Parisi, 1950s

Mid Century Modern 'Positano 1306' Dressing Table by Ico & Luisa Parisi, 1950s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid Century Modern 'Positano 1306' Dressing Table by Ico & Luisa Parisi, 1958.

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By Arne Vodder

Located in Ibiza, Spain

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Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Burnt Orange
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Burnt Orange

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Burnt Orange

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful custom edition of the iconic Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Rosewood shells and aluminum bases cradle the custom burnt orange leather cushions. New leather very soft and i...

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George Nelson Miniature Chest Model 5215, 1950s
George Nelson Miniature Chest Model 5215, 1950s

George Nelson Miniature Chest Model 5215, 1950s

$9,073

H 26.78 in W 30.12 in D 12.8 in

George Nelson Miniature Chest Model 5215, 1950s

By George Nelson

Located in Brussels, BE

George Nelson Miniature chest Model 5215, 1950s.

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Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Netherlands, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Netherlands, 1960s

$1,650

H 30.71 in W 48.04 in D 20.87 in

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Netherlands, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

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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.