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English William IV Mahogany Bracket Clock with Pull Repeat Action
English William IV Mahogany Bracket Clock with Pull Repeat Action

English William IV Mahogany Bracket Clock with Pull Repeat Action

By John Peterkin

Located in Macclesfield, GB

Peterkin London The movement is a five pillar, twin fusee, eight day on chain with pull repeat action

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Action Office I Desk
George Nelson Action Office I Desk

George Nelson Action Office I Desk

By George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson "Action Office I" desk in excellent vintage condition with two pencil drawers

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Series Desk
Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Series Desk

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

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Action Office Desk for Herman Miller
George Nelson Action Office Desk for Herman Miller

George Nelson Action Office Desk for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

George Nelson and Robert Propst action office desk for Herman Miller, oak tambour roll-top

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Action Office 1 Roll Top Desk
George Nelson Action Office 1 Roll Top Desk

George Nelson Action Office 1 Roll Top Desk

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Dronten, NL

This is the first series of the Action Office roll top desk designed by George Nelson in the 1960s

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Action Office Drafting table for Herman Miller
George Nelson Action Office Drafting table for Herman Miller

George Nelson Action Office Drafting table for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

Drafting height desk from George Nelson Associates’ Action office group by Herman Miller. Lockable

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Herman Miller Action Office Drafting Height Desk
George Nelson Herman Miller Action Office Drafting Height Desk

George Nelson Herman Miller Action Office Drafting Height Desk

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Pasadena, TX

A mid century modern Action Office drafting height desk designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Action Office Tambour Desk and Perch Chair
George Nelson Action Office Tambour Desk and Perch Chair

George Nelson Action Office Tambour Desk and Perch Chair

By George Nelson, Robert Propst, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller Action Office (AO2) Roll Top Desk,Oiled walnut

Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Metal

Midcentury George Nelson Action Office Desk for Herman Miller
Midcentury George Nelson Action Office Desk for Herman Miller

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

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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. Designed in 1965-67. This set consists of a

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office I Tambour Roll Top Office Desk
George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office I Tambour Roll Top Office Desk

George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office I Tambour Roll Top Office Desk

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous iconic action office I desk designed by George Nelson and Associates for Herman Miller

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Eames Action Office Table on wheels with Contract Base for Herman Miller
Eames Action Office Table on wheels with Contract Base for Herman Miller

Eames Action Office Table on wheels with Contract Base for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Easy to move small table from the Herman Miller Action Office Series (model AO084M8). Polished

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Action Office 1 'AO1' Storage Unit, George Nelson for Herman Miller
Action Office 1 'AO1' Storage Unit, George Nelson for Herman Miller

Action Office 1 'AO1' Storage Unit, George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Munster, NRW

Action Office 1 (AO1) storage unit no. 64915, George Nelson for Herman Miller. Freestanding shelf

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson and Robert Propst Action Office Roll-Top Desk for Herman Miller
George Nelson and Robert Propst Action Office Roll-Top Desk for Herman Miller

George Nelson and Robert Propst Action Office Roll-Top Desk for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Robert Propst, Herman Miller

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Incredible Action office (Ao1) desk designed by Georde Nelson and Robert Propst which was produced

Category

Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Rare George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller Action Office Roll Top Desk
Rare George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller Action Office Roll Top Desk

Rare George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller Action Office Roll Top Desk

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A Rare George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller roll top Action Office writing desk. The Action

Category

Mid-20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Small desk from the "Action Office" series by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Small desk from the "Action Office" series by George Nelson for Herman Miller

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Eames Action Office Machine Table on Wheels with Contract Base for Herman Miller
Eames Action Office Machine Table on Wheels with Contract Base for Herman Miller

Eames Action Office Machine Table on Wheels with Contract Base for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Easy to move small side (machine) table from the Herman Miller Action Office Series (model AO0563OK

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

MCM Herman Miller Action Office I Roll Top Desk by George Nelson & Robert Propst
MCM Herman Miller Action Office I Roll Top Desk by George Nelson & Robert Propst

MCM Herman Miller Action Office I Roll Top Desk by George Nelson & Robert Propst

By George Nelson, Robert Propst, Herman Miller

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome and iconic Action Office I roll top desk by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller
Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller

Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Robert Propst

Located in New York, NY

Action Office desk, model 64 902, designed by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller from

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

George Nelson Action Office Desk Herman Miller 1964
George Nelson Action Office Desk Herman Miller 1964

George Nelson Action Office Desk Herman Miller 1964

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Fantastic and large office desk by iconic designer George Nelson for Herman Miller, signed.

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Roll Top Desk
George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Roll Top Desk

George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Roll Top Desk

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning vintage Roll Top desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Designed in 1965 this drafting table is one of the 1970s productions from the iconic furniture company. The piece ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson Action Office Roll-top Desk for Herman Miller
George Nelson Action Office Roll-top Desk for Herman Miller

George Nelson Action Office Roll-top Desk for Herman Miller

Located in Stratford, CT

Walnut tambour roll-top covers slanted laminate work surface and front storage bin; two plastic divided drawers, aluminum frame

Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Modern George Nelson Action Office roll top desk
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Action Office roll top desk

Mid Century Modern George Nelson Action Office roll top desk

By George Nelson

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

Hard to find, this large tambour top desk was designed by Robert Probst for George Nelson Associates and made by Herman Miller. Classic light blue and olive green witha beautiful mix...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

George Nelson ; Action Offfice Desk
George Nelson ; Action Offfice Desk

George Nelson ; Action Offfice Desk

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nelson for Herman Miller , stunning Action Office desk with Oak tambour top , 4 pull out

Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Rosewood Action Conference Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miller
Rosewood Action Conference Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miller

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

Vintage Fabric Aluminum EA 108 Desk Chair by Charles&Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Vintage Fabric Aluminum EA 108 Desk Chair by Charles&Ray Eames for Herman Miller

Vintage Fabric Aluminum EA 108 Desk Chair by Charles&Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

credited with inventing the office cubicle, originally known as the Action Office in 1968, under the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Fantastic George Nelson Office Suite Desk and Return
Fantastic George Nelson Office Suite Desk and Return

Fantastic George Nelson Office Suite Desk and Return

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

"Action Office" line and features a beautiful hardwood hideaway design set on metal base with aluminium

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood and Rubber Low "Action" Table
George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood and Rubber Low "Action" Table

George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood and Rubber Low "Action" Table

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

the innovative and ever-popular "Action Office" collection manufactured by Herman Miller; circa 1965.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Rubber

GEORGE NELSON
GEORGE NELSON

GEORGE NELSON

Sold|$6,500

GEORGE NELSON

Located in Chicago, IL

NELSON for Herman Miller, Action Office Desk (sit down version) AO 510 Roll top walnut. Three

Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Aluminum

1960s, Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
1960s, Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

1960s, Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Beautiful and complete “ACTION OFFICE 1” desk. The condition is good. Designed by George

Category

Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Perch Designer's Stool
George Nelson Perch Designer's Stool

George Nelson Perch Designer's Stool

By George Nelson, Robert Propst, Herman Miller

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

Special Pedestal Occasional Coffee Table No. 5452, George Nelson, Herman Miller
Special Pedestal Occasional Coffee Table No. 5452, George Nelson, Herman Miller

Special Pedestal Occasional Coffee Table No. 5452, George Nelson, Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

veneer. these tables were produced in a small series in the early 1970s. the action office sticker

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Desk by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller
Desk by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller

Desk by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Robert Propst, George Nelson

Located in Madrid, ES

Action Office desk, model 64 902, designed by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller from

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Roll Top Desk, Herman Miller
George Nelson Roll Top Desk, Herman Miller

George Nelson Roll Top Desk, Herman Miller

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Part of the Action Office line of furniture designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This

Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Herman Miller Perch Designed by George Nelson
Herman Miller Perch Designed by George Nelson

Herman Miller Perch Designed by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Perch: Designed in 1964 as part of the flexible, open, action office program, the Perch by George

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Alexander Girard Environmental Enrichment Panel for Herman Miller
Mid-Century Alexander Girard Environmental Enrichment Panel for Herman Miller

Mid-Century Alexander Girard Environmental Enrichment Panel for Herman Miller

By Alexander Girard, Herman Miller

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Herman Miller's action office environments. Incredibly hard to find "Jar of Pebbles 1971"

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Raw Linen

Pair of Herman Miller Perchs Designed by George Nelson
Pair of Herman Miller Perchs Designed by George Nelson

Pair of Herman Miller Perchs Designed by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

. About the Perch: Designed in 1964 as part of the flexible, open, action office program, the Perch by

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Conference/Dining Table in Rosewood
George Nelson for Herman Miller Conference/Dining Table in Rosewood

George Nelson for Herman Miller Conference/Dining Table in Rosewood

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous and sharp George Nelson Brazilian rosewood table. Part of Nelson’s action office series

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Office Desk, Rare Black Leather Writing Surface
George Nelson for Herman Miller Office Desk, Rare Black Leather Writing Surface

George Nelson for Herman Miller Office Desk, Rare Black Leather Writing Surface

By George Nelson

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

forever changed the conventional work stations, and his Action Office of the 1960s, designed in

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Alexander Girard Red Brick Screenprint on Linen, Herman Miller, Wall Hanging
Alexander Girard Red Brick Screenprint on Linen, Herman Miller, Wall Hanging

Alexander Girard Red Brick Screenprint on Linen, Herman Miller, Wall Hanging

By Alexander Girard, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

system, called Action Office. He responded with more than 40 images for the Environmental Enrichment

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Linen

Victorian Walnut Double Action Folio Stand
Victorian Walnut Double Action Folio Stand

Victorian Walnut Double Action Folio Stand

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Fine Victorian walnut double action folio stand, of rectangular form, with two openwork sides

Category

Antique 1870s English Shelves

Georgian Card Table with Concertina Action
Georgian Card Table with Concertina Action

Georgian Card Table with Concertina Action

Located in Dallas, TX

, concertina action with simple apron

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Card Tables and Tea Ta...

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Compartment Desk Faux Wood Laminate Chrome Aluminium
Mid-Century Modern Compartment Desk Faux Wood Laminate Chrome Aluminium

Mid-Century Modern Compartment Desk Faux Wood Laminate Chrome Aluminium

Located in Topeka, KS

we might we cannot determine its maker. It has attributes of the Action Office desk designed by

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Unusually Small Victorian Burl Walnut Sunderland Action Table
Unusually Small Victorian Burl Walnut Sunderland Action Table

Unusually Small Victorian Burl Walnut Sunderland Action Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

A charming unusually small burl walnut Sunderland action table, the moulded top with drop sides

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Walnut

Late 18th Century Cousineau Single Action Pedal Harp
Late 18th Century Cousineau Single Action Pedal Harp

Late 18th Century Cousineau Single Action Pedal Harp

By Georges Cousineau

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1770s pedal harp manufactured by Georges Cousineau (1733-1800), a French luthier who specialized in harps; Cousineau's signature is present on the soundboard as well as the city o...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Rococo Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

1970s Modernist Chrome and Plexiglass Dual Action Lamp
1970s Modernist Chrome and Plexiglass Dual Action Lamp

1970s Modernist Chrome and Plexiglass Dual Action Lamp

Located in Hudson, NY

Incredible 1970s lamp made of chrome and plexiglass with a two way switch for lamp and illuminating base. The shade consists of chrome strips and alternating lucite panels .Lamp has ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Early 19th Century Regency Fold over Gate Action Table
Early 19th Century Regency Fold over Gate Action Table

Early 19th Century Regency Fold over Gate Action Table

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Early 19th century Regency mahogany fold over gate action table, the moulded top of square form

Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George III Mahogany Concertina Action Card Table
18th Century George III Mahogany Concertina Action Card Table

18th Century George III Mahogany Concertina Action Card Table

Located in Dallas, TX

A George III mahogany concertina action card / games table. The concertina action when the table is

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Baize, Wood

George II Mahogany Card / Tea Table with Concertina Action
George II Mahogany Card / Tea Table with Concertina Action

George II Mahogany Card / Tea Table with Concertina Action

Located in Dallas, TX

support top, concertina action, sliding wood panel locks frame / apron into place, playing surface is wood

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Scene In Action Company Metal Table Lamp
Art Deco Scene In Action Company Metal Table Lamp

Art Deco Scene In Action Company Metal Table Lamp

Located in Guaynabo, PR

. Behind the metal plaque, it is the light bulb. This lamp is a Scene in Action company motion lamp that

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Bronze of David Holding His Slingshot Ready for Action
Antique Bronze of David Holding His Slingshot Ready for Action

Antique Bronze of David Holding His Slingshot Ready for Action

By Adrien Étienne Gaudez

Located in Petaluma, CA

by the great Frenchman, Gaudez. A chance to bring history into your home or office. It's large and

Category

Antique 1880s French Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

English George III  Concertina-action Game Table in Mahogany, c. 1760
English George III  Concertina-action Game Table in Mahogany, c. 1760

English George III Concertina-action Game Table in Mahogany, c. 1760

Located in Atlanta, GA

A mid-18th century Concertina-action folding games table, the frame and veneer in mahogany, the

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

18th Century George III Carved Mahogany Serpentine Concertina Action Card Table
18th Century George III Carved Mahogany Serpentine Concertina Action Card Table

18th Century George III Carved Mahogany Serpentine Concertina Action Card Table

By William Vile

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A bold and impressive George III carved mahogany serpentine concertina action card table, circa

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

English George II Mahogany Triple-Top Concertina-Action Card Games Table
English George II Mahogany Triple-Top Concertina-Action Card Games Table

English George II Mahogany Triple-Top Concertina-Action Card Games Table

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A remarkable work of English ingenuity, the “concertina-action“ games table was a creative solution

Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

English George II Mahogany Triple-Top Concertina-Action Card Games Table
English George II Mahogany Triple-Top Concertina-Action Card Games Table

English George II Mahogany Triple-Top Concertina-Action Card Games Table

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A remarkable work of English ingenuity, the "concertina-action" games table was a creative solution

Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Howard and Sons Mahogany Card Table with Concertina Action Irish Georgian Style
Howard and Sons Mahogany Card Table with Concertina Action Irish Georgian Style

Howard and Sons Mahogany Card Table with Concertina Action Irish Georgian Style

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Benington, Herts

A superb Irish George II style serpentine mahogany concertina action card table of excellent color

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Ormolu

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Action Office For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal action office for your home. An action office — often made from wood, metal and aluminum — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect action office — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An action office is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made action office has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Nelson, Herman Miller and Charles and Ray Eames are consistently popular.

How Much is a Action Office?

An action office can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,413, while the lowest priced sells for $45 and the highest can go for as much as $52,709.