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Action Office Series

Small desk from the "Action Office" series by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Mobilier International, George Nelson
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Small desk from the "Action Office" series by George Nelson for Herman Miller, distributed by
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

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

Materials

Aluminum

Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Thus is a Herman Miller Desk designed by George Nelson. It's from Nelson's Action Office Series. It
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Desk
Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Desk
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25 in W 48 in D 24 in
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-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

1960s George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller Action Office I Desk
By George Nelson, Robert Propst, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for Herman Miller in 1964. The design was a part of the Action Office Series. This example was
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

George Nelson Action Office Roll-Top-Desk for Herman Miller 1964-1968
By George Nelson
Located in Epfach, DE
. Produziert wurde er von 1964-1968 von der Firma Herman Miller für die Action Office Series. Der Roll-Top Desk
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

1978 New Old Stock Overhead Cabinets by George Nelson, 6x Avail
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Action Office Series in 1965. These particular cabinets date to 1978 and were never used or installed
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel, Enamel

1975 George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office II Series Roll-Top Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Herman Miller Action Office II Series roll-top desk, designed by George Nelson in 1965
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Stefan Rurak, Action Series Sconce, USA
By Stefan Rurak
Located in New York, NY
. Each work conveys movement, action, or intuition.
Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold, Steel

Stefan Rurak, Action Series Sconce, USA
Stefan Rurak, Action Series Sconce, USA
Price Upon Request
H 26 in W 30 in D 33 in
1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
By Herman Miller, Robert Propst, George Nelson
Located in Renens, CH
onward. The Action Office 1 (AO1) series was presented under the supervision of George Nelson, however
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Recent Sales

Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Series Desk
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern Action Office desk designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller originally in
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Eames Action Office Table on wheels with Contract Base for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Easy to move small table from the Herman Miller Action Office Series (model AO084M8). Polished
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Eames Action Office Machine Table on Wheels with Contract Base for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Easy to move small side (machine) table from the Herman Miller Action Office Series (model AO0563OK
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Midcentury George Nelson Action Office Desk for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
office! Part of the action office series for Herman Miller. Laminate walnut top, supported by steel
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Rosewood Action Conference Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Peabody, MA
Action Office series conference desk in rare rosewood, designed by Robert Propst of George Nelson
Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Perch Designer's Stool
By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Robert Propst
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Action Office series. Unique slimline seat and armrest allow for multiple seating positions and versatile
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Perch Designer's Stool
George Nelson Perch Designer's Stool
H 38.75 in W 29 in D 29 in
Fantastic George Nelson Office Suite Desk and Return
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
action office series for Herman Miller. Laminate walnut top, supported by steel and aluminum legs
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Conference/Dining Table in Rosewood
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous and sharp George Nelson Brazilian rosewood table. Part of Nelson’s action office series
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Ash George Nelson Action Office Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Las Vegas, NV
. The Action Office Series was exclusively manufactured from 1964-1968 and was awarded the Alcoa
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Action Office High Roll-Top Desk with Perch by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Robert Propst
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 Walnut Action Office Tambour Desk Large, Herman Miller, 1964
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Utrecht, NL
timeless iconic piece in magnificent all original condition. 'Action Office' series was used in the
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

5.5 Midcentury Table Desk Hans Eichenberger George Nelson Action Series
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
desk with vintage George Nelson action office base and Omega top by Hans Eichenberger Oak top by
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Roll-Top Tambour Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in London, GB
Office" series. Really stylish and classic early 60`s piece. George Nelson`s Action Office
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Vintage 1960s American Desks

George Nelson Roll Top Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson designed roll top desk for Herman Miller from his Action Office Series. The roll top
Category

20th Century American Desks

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

George Nelson Roll Top Desk
George Nelson Roll Top Desk
H 29 in W 54 in D 29 in
Action Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cambridge, MA
A high, roll-top desk from the Action Office or No. 649 Series designed by George Nelson & Robert
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Action Office Storage Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cambridge, MA
A tall storage unit from the Action Office or No. 649 Series designed by George Nelson & Robert
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Drafting Stool, the Perch, Designed by Robert Probst with George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Madison, WI
of the action office series of furniture for Herman Miller. This particular Perch has been recovered
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Vintage Herman Miller Desk
By Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nelson’s later Action Office series, likely using many of the same parts. In very good vintage condition
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Herman Miller Desk
Vintage Herman Miller Desk
H 25 in W 23 in D 48 in

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Action Office Series For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of action office series for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct action office series — often made from metal, ceramic and plastic — can elevate any home. Find 19 antique and vintage action office series at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 24 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Action office series have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Action office series bearing modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Lucas Muñoz Muñoz, George Nelson and Vantot each produced beautiful action office series that are worth considering.

How Much are Action Office Series?

Action office series can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,251, while the lowest priced sells for $45 and the highest can go for as much as $35,895.