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Vintage English Sterling Silver Goblets
Vintage English Sterling Silver Goblets

Vintage English Sterling Silver Goblets

By Anthony Gordon Elson

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

assay office in the eighteenth century, most Bristol gold and silversmiths preferred to use London and

Category

Vintage 1970s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Ash George Nelson Action Office Desk
Rare Ash George Nelson Action Office Desk

Rare Ash George Nelson Action Office Desk

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Extremely rare George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office desk in all ashwood. I cannot find

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

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

George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Desk

Located in Astoria, NY

George Nelson for Herman Miller "Action Office" Desk, circa 1960, tambour roll top, oak, aluminum

Category

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

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 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 Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Seldom Seen George Nelson "HIGH' Action Office Architects Desk, Herman Miller
Seldom Seen George Nelson "HIGH' Action Office Architects Desk, Herman Miller

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

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Action Office Architect's - Writing Desk
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Action Office Architect's - Writing Desk

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Action Office Architect's - Writing Desk

By George Nelson

Located in Oakville, CT

Mid-Century Modern action office roll top desk by George Nelson & Herman Miller. Desk top rolls

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

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 Herman Miller, Robert Propst

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Walnut Action Office Tambour Desk Large, Herman Miller, 1964
George Nelson Walnut Action Office Tambour Desk Large, Herman Miller, 1964

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

Action Office High Roll-Top Desk with Perch by George Nelson
Action Office High Roll-Top Desk with Perch by George Nelson

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 for Herman Miller 'Action Office 1' Roll Top Desk
George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Action Office 1' Roll Top Desk

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

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Roll Top Action Office Desk by George Nelson
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Roll Top Action Office Desk by George Nelson

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Standing-Height Roll-Top Desk and Chair by George Nelson "Action Office"
Standing-Height Roll-Top Desk and Chair by George Nelson "Action Office"

Standing-Height Roll-Top Desk and Chair by George Nelson "Action Office"

By George Nelson

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Large standing-height desk with matching chair by Herman Miller. Desk with lockable writing surface and storage compartment, four drawers at the front. The desk comes with optional p...

Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1964 Perch Office Stool by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller
1964 Perch Office Stool by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller

1964 Perch Office Stool by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Robert Propst

Located in Philadelphia, PA

1964. The design was part of Nelson’s Action Office system. The stool consists of a padded black

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Rare Large George Nelson Roll Top Tambour Action Desk
Mid-Century Modern Rare Large George Nelson Roll Top Tambour Action Desk

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

Ea 216 Soft Pad Desk Leather Chair by Charles&Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
Ea 216 Soft Pad Desk Leather Chair by Charles&Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s

Ea 216 Soft Pad Desk Leather Chair by Charles&Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

. Herman Miller is credited with inventing the office cubicle, originally known as the Action Office in

Category

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

Materials

Metal

5.5 Midcentury Table Desk Hans Eichenberger George Nelson Action Series
5.5 Midcentury Table Desk Hans Eichenberger George Nelson Action Series

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

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Alexander Girard Environmental Enrichment Panel for Herman Miller
Alexander Girard Environmental Enrichment Panel for Herman Miller

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

Mid-Century George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
Mid-Century George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller

Mid-Century George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

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

Metal, Aluminum

Herman Miller George Nelson (AO2) Drafting Table
Herman Miller George Nelson (AO2) Drafting Table

Herman Miller George Nelson (AO2) Drafting Table

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Pasadena, TX

, the desk Action Office 1. Model 64 902. Designed in 1964 by the American architect and designer George

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Alexander Girard Vintage Environmental Enrichment Panel for Herman Miller
Alexander Girard Vintage Environmental Enrichment Panel for Herman Miller

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

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

George Nelson Perch by Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

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

Environmental Enrichment Panel by Alexander Girard for Herman Miller "GEOMETRY"
Environmental Enrichment Panel by Alexander Girard for Herman Miller "GEOMETRY"

Environmental Enrichment Panel by Alexander Girard for Herman Miller "GEOMETRY"

By Alexander Girard, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

functionalism” to the installation of Action Office environments. Unlike Girard’s printed textiles, the panels

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Metal

Articulating Chrome and Black Ball Orb Task Lamp Attributed to Robert Sonneman
Articulating Chrome and Black Ball Orb Task Lamp Attributed to Robert Sonneman

Articulating Chrome and Black Ball Orb Task Lamp Attributed to Robert Sonneman

By Robert Sonneman

Located in Topeka, KS

Action Office desk (you say you don’t have one….well we have one listed so you should check it out too

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

1980s Herman Miller Burdick Group Post Modern Industrial Design Modular Desk USA
1980s Herman Miller Burdick Group Post Modern Industrial Design Modular Desk USA

1980s Herman Miller Burdick Group Post Modern Industrial Design Modular Desk USA

By Herman Miller, Bruce Burdick

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

Miller to the underside, plus a ‘Herman Miller action office’ sticker. The desk is very robust and is

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of aluminium chairs EA 108 by Charles and Ray Eames  for Herman Miller- 60s
Pair of aluminium chairs EA 108 by Charles and Ray Eames  for Herman Miller- 60s

Pair of aluminium chairs EA 108 by Charles and Ray Eames  for Herman Miller- 60s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Padova, IT

, and the Eames Lounge Chair. Herman Miller is the inventor of the cubicle (known as "Action Office II

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

8000 Series 3 Door Credenza, George Nelson, Herman Miller, 1960's
8000 Series 3 Door Credenza, George Nelson, Herman Miller, 1960's

8000 Series 3 Door Credenza, George Nelson, Herman Miller, 1960's

By George Nelson

Located in Culver City, CA

design minds. Pair it with: Nelson’s own Action Office pieces, or icons by Florence Knoll, Paul McCobb

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum

George III Mahogany Concertina Action Games Table
George III Mahogany Concertina Action Games Table

George III Mahogany Concertina Action Games Table

Located in Huntington, NY

This lovingly restored mahogany concertina action games table. Table opens to a complete frieze all

Category

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

Materials

Suede, Mahogany

Sexy Midcentury Action Desk Design by George Nelson
Sexy Midcentury Action Desk Design by George Nelson

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

Time of Action No. 21-1 by Chaeyoung Lee
Time of Action No. 21-1 by Chaeyoung Lee

Time of Action No. 21-1 by Chaeyoung Lee

Located in Geneve, CH

Time of Action No. 21-1 by Chaeyoung Lee Materials: Ebonized and carved wood Dimensions: 45 x 45

Category

2010s Korean Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Geo III Mahogany Fold-Over Card Table with Cluster-Leg & Concertina Action c1780
Geo III Mahogany Fold-Over Card Table with Cluster-Leg & Concertina Action c1780

Geo III Mahogany Fold-Over Card Table with Cluster-Leg & Concertina Action c1780

Located in valatie, NY

Geo III Mahogany fold-over card table with cluster-leg and concertina action c1780. The hinged

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century French Maple and Gilt Double Action Harp by S. Erard, 1811
Early 19th Century French Maple and Gilt Double Action Harp by S. Erard, 1811

Early 19th Century French Maple and Gilt Double Action Harp by S. Erard, 1811

By Sébastien Érard

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautiful, antique Sébastian Érard double action concert harp was created in France and dated

Category

Antique 19th Century British Empire Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century English Maple and Gilt Bronze Double-Action Harp by J. Erat
Early 19th Century English Maple and Gilt Bronze Double-Action Harp by J. Erat

Early 19th Century English Maple and Gilt Bronze Double-Action Harp by J. Erat

Located in Dallas, TX

England by Jacob. Erat, London circa 1820, the double action musical instrument features 42 recently

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Musical Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Vitra by George Nelson Black Leather Perch Swivel Desk Chairs, 2001, Set of 2
Vitra by George Nelson Black Leather Perch Swivel Desk Chairs, 2001, Set of 2

Vitra by George Nelson Black Leather Perch Swivel Desk Chairs, 2001, Set of 2

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in Rochester, England

Herman Miller Action 1 office system, which was the first open plan office design. This pair of Perch

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Roll-Top Tambour Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Roll-Top Tambour Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Roll-Top Tambour Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Located in London, London

Office" series. Really stylish and classic early 60`s piece. George Nelson`s Action Office

Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Action Office Desk
Action Office Desk

Action Office Desk

By George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

Original condition George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller Action Office (AO2) flip top

Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

George Nelson Action Office Desk
George Nelson Action Office Desk

George Nelson Action Office Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

George Nelson desk for Herman Miller, "Action Office". Oak tambour, laminate writing surface

Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

George Nelson Action Office Table for Herman Miller
George Nelson Action Office Table for Herman Miller

George Nelson Action Office Table for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Treasure Island, CA

George Nelson Action Office Desk/Table 1964 Walnut, rubber, aluminum Manufactured by Herman

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

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

George Nelson for Herman Miller - Action Office Desk

Located in TUJUNGA, CA

Unusual Herman Miller Action Office desk. Designed by George Nelson. Features two drawers and a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller "Action Office" Wall Unit
George Nelson for Herman Miller "Action Office" Wall Unit

George Nelson for Herman Miller "Action Office" Wall Unit

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

George Nelson for Herman Miller "Action Office" wall unit. Great for your office setup

Category

Vintage 1970s Desks

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

George Nelson Action Office Architects Desk for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Long Beach, CA

George Nelson Action Office Architects Desk for Herman Miller. Features a spacious workspace with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Action Office Desk, Herman Miller, circa 1960
George Nelson Action Office Desk, Herman Miller, circa 1960

George Nelson Action Office Desk, Herman Miller, circa 1960

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Action Office desk, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, model 64904 Desk features four

Category

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

Desk Action Office 1, George Nelson, Herman Miller, Large Version
Desk Action Office 1, George Nelson, Herman Miller, Large Version

Desk Action Office 1, George Nelson, Herman Miller, Large Version

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Bern, BE

Design classic desk Action Office 1, George Nelson, Herman Miller, large version. Offered is a

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

George Nelson Action Office Storage Bin for Herman Miller, 1963
George Nelson Action Office Storage Bin for Herman Miller, 1963

George Nelson Action Office Storage Bin for Herman Miller, 1963

By George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Action Office Storage Bin designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1963.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

George Nelson Action Office Storage File Cabinet for Herman Miller
George Nelson Action Office Storage File Cabinet for Herman Miller

George Nelson Action Office Storage File Cabinet for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Rare action office storage bin designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. It is super clean and

Category

Vintage 1960s Cabinets

George Nelson Action Office Architects Drafting Table for Herman Miller
George Nelson Action Office Architects Drafting Table for Herman Miller

George Nelson Action Office Architects Drafting Table for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Long Beach, CA

George Nelson Action Office Architects Drafting Table for Herman Miller. A rare Nelson piece

Category

Vintage 1950s American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

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

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 1 Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Action Office 1 Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Action Office 1 Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Located in Dorchester, MA

Introduced in 1964, this Action Office desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller features an

Category

20th Century American Desks

Action Office Storage Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Action Office Storage Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Action Office Desk
George Nelson Action Office Desk

George Nelson Action Office Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Walnut. Two drawers. Black leather covered built in file space with electric outlet.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Action Office Desk
George Nelson Action Office Desk

George Nelson Action Office Desk

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Tambour roll top desk with large bin for file storage in the back of the work surface.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

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

George Nelson for Herman Miller Rolltop Action Office Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

other chaos we should be able to hide without interrupting our work-the Action Office concept.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

George Nelson Action Office Desk/Return for Herman Miller 1964
George Nelson Action Office Desk/Return for Herman Miller 1964

George Nelson Action Office Desk/Return for Herman Miller 1964

Located in San Francisco, CA

Square top table/desk/return with laminate top on metal base by George Nelson Action Office table

Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

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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.