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

Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Desk

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Pasadena, TX

Thus is a Herman Miller Desk designed by George Nelson. It's from Nelson's Action Office Series. It has 2 pull out drawers and a mid drawer.

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

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

George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Action Office 1' Desk

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early George Nelson Action Office 1 desk in original condition with minor wear.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Action Office Roll Top Desk George Nelson for H Miller
Midcentury Action Office Roll Top Desk George Nelson for H Miller

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 writing desk is from the Herman Miller "Action Office" line and features a hideawa...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

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

Located in Pasadena, TX

An Action Office desk designed by Robert Propst for Herman Miller in 1968.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Desks

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1220 Action Office George Nelson bookcase for Herman Miller
Vintage 1220 Action Office George Nelson bookcase for Herman Miller

Vintage 1220 Action Office George Nelson bookcase for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in LYON, FR

1220 Action Office George Nelson bookcase for Herman Miller Rare 1220 model bookcase by George Nelson for Herman Miller from the Action Office series.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

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 George Nelson, Robert Propst, Herman Miller

Located in Renens, CH

The Action Office 1 (AO1) series was presented under the supervision of George Nelson, however the actual design was done by Robert Propst, being the world’s first open-plan office.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

1970s George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Desk / Table 24x48
1970s George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Desk / Table 24x48

1970s George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Desk / Table 24x48

By George Nelson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Action Office Desk / Table, originally designed by George Nelson in 1964 This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Elusive Modernist Action Office Desk or Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Elusive Modernist Action Office Desk or Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Elusive Modernist Action Office Desk or Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rarely seen modernist action office desk or conference table by George Nelson for Herman Miller.

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

Action Office desk, designed by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller from the 1960s.

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Rare Version of Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Series Roll Top Desk
Rare Version of Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Series Roll Top Desk

Rare Version of Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Series Roll Top Desk

By George Nelson

Located in Pasadena, TX

Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Series roll up tambour desk 1964 design Walnut roll up top (4) action drawers Ebonized black side panels Deep inner file space Cast...

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Action Office Roll-Top-Desk for Herman Miller 1964-1968
George Nelson Action Office Roll-Top-Desk for Herman Miller 1964-1968

George Nelson Action Office Roll-Top-Desk for Herman Miller 1964-1968

By George Nelson

Located in Epfach, DE

George Nelson Action Office Roll-Top-Desk for Herman Miller 1964-1968 Der Roll-Top Desk von George Nelson ist ein ikonisches Beispiel für das innovative Möbeldesign des 20.

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

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

The design was a part of the Action Office Series. This example was executed with a walnut top, having an inverted filing section with a lockable lift top.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Herman Miller Rolltop Schreibtisch action office George Nelson
Herman Miller Rolltop Schreibtisch action office George Nelson

Herman Miller Rolltop Schreibtisch action office George Nelson

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Herman Miller Rolltop Schreibtisch aus den 1970er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von George Nelson und gilt heute als wahrer Designklassiker...

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

Materials

Chrome

1975 George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office II Series Roll-Top Desk
1975 George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office II Series Roll-Top Desk

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

1970s Mid-Century George Nelson Herman Miller "Action Office" Rolltop Desk Exec.
1970s Mid-Century George Nelson Herman Miller "Action Office" Rolltop Desk Exec.

1970s Mid-Century George Nelson Herman Miller "Action Office" Rolltop Desk Exec.

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Basel, BS

Very Rare and highly collectible original vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller rolltop "Action Desk". These early productions of these Herman Miller products hold more value than ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

1970s 4ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers
1970s 4ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers

1970s 4ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

It has cast aluminum legs and basket-like pull-out drawers. We have multiple Action Office desks in stock, including a longer size.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

1970s 6ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers
1970s 6ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers

1970s 6ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a delightfully original example, which came out of an office in North Carolina, fully outfitted in Action Office and Eames furniture.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks

Materials

Laminate, Oak

1970s 4ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers
1970s 4ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers

1970s 4ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a delightfully original example, which came out of an office in North Carolina, fully outfitted in Action Office and Eames furniture.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks

Materials

Laminate, Oak, Wood

1970s 6ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers
1970s 6ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers

1970s 6ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a delightfully original example, which came out of an office in North Carolina, fully outfitted in Action Office and Eames furniture.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks

Materials

Laminate, Oak

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

Action 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 the 1960s.

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Ray Eames Herman Miller Dining Room Set 4 La Fonda Chairs & Dining Table
Charles Ray Eames Herman Miller Dining Room Set 4 La Fonda Chairs & Dining Table

Charles Ray Eames Herman Miller Dining Room Set 4 La Fonda Chairs & Dining Table

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

Each chair is stamped Herman Miller to the underside and the desk has a Herman Miller Action Office label under the table. The dining suite was bought from the deceased estate of a H...

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

1978 New Old Stock Overhead Cabinets by George Nelson, 6x Avail
1978 New Old Stock Overhead Cabinets by George Nelson, 6x Avail

1978 New Old Stock Overhead Cabinets by George Nelson, 6x Avail

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a New/Old Stock Hanging Cabinet, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller for their Action Office Series in 1965. These particular cabinets date to 1978 and were never use...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel, Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Ottoman Set By Roger Sprunger For Dunbar
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Ottoman Set By Roger Sprunger For Dunbar

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Ottoman Set By Roger Sprunger For Dunbar

By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The ottoman measures 21.5 - 25" w x 22" d x 16.5" ht In addition to designing for Dunbar, Roger Sprunger also designed a collection for Herman Miller called the "Action Office". His...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Lacquer

Alexander Girard Let the Sun In
Alexander Girard Let the Sun In

Alexander Girard Let the Sun In

Located in New York, NY

Extensively researched and thoughtfully assembled by designer Todd Oldham, in partnership with Girard Studio, the book features double gatefolds that immerse the reader in Girard's o...

Category

2010s Chinese Books

Materials

Paper

Vintage Clavier Piano Action Model
Vintage Clavier Piano Action Model

Vintage Clavier Piano Action Model

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage clavier piano display model circa 1962, Evanston, IL, USA. Clavier, a bi-monthly music instructional magazine originating in 1962, likely designed this action model as a sale...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

George 11 Concertina Action Card Table
George 11 Concertina Action Card Table

George 11 Concertina Action Card Table

Located in East Aurora, NY

George II period mahogany fold-over card table with a hidden drawer on the front frieze, the rectangular top with projecting shaped rounded corners, raised on four legs with distinct...

Category

Antique 1740s English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Kila Red Dog Rolling Table Lamp by Harry Allen for IKEA
Kila Red Dog Rolling Table Lamp by Harry Allen for IKEA

Kila Red Dog Rolling Table Lamp by Harry Allen for IKEA

By Harry Allen, IKEA

Located in Topeka, KS

We found this lamp sitting atop a George Nelson action office desk. Who would have ever thought Herman Miller and IKEA together!

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Aluminium Chair EA108 by Charles and Ray Eames  for Herman Miller - 60s
Aluminium Chair EA108 by Charles and Ray Eames  for Herman Miller - 60s

Aluminium Chair EA108 by Charles and Ray Eames  for Herman Miller - 60s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Padova, IT

Herman Miller is the inventor of the cubicle (known as "Action Office II") in 1968 designed by Robert Propst.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

George III Mahogany Concertina Action Card Table
George III Mahogany Concertina Action Card Table

George III Mahogany Concertina Action Card Table

Located in Hudson, NY

Rectangular, marquetry banded, fold-over top enclosing a leather playing surface with gold trim design. In french taste after a design by George Hepplewhite. When hinged top is open ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Wood

Pewter enema syringe with piston action, 19th century
Pewter enema syringe with piston action, 19th century

Pewter enema syringe with piston action, 19th century

Located in Delft, NL

Pewter enema syringe with piston action, 19th century Five enema syringes made of pewter, one of which has a wooden handle. Two pieces marked with the German brand Hauptner of 30 gr...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Pewter

Vintage 1980s Lorenz Action Art Table/Wall Clock
Vintage 1980s Lorenz Action Art Table/Wall Clock

Vintage 1980s Lorenz Action Art Table/Wall Clock

By Lorenz

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bringing a touch of Space Age design flair to your space, this mid-century clock features a kinetic sphere design, with the clock's hands rotating within the chrome frame. Cleverly ...

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

A George II Period Mahogany Concertina Action Card Table
A George II Period Mahogany Concertina Action Card Table

A George II Period Mahogany Concertina Action Card Table

Located in London, GB

English, Circa 1750 This concertina action car table has all four of its legs carved with a stylised acanthus leaves terminating into scrolls to the left and right of the top of the...

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Godzilla Action Figure, Plastic, Brown, China, 1980s Design
Vintage Godzilla Action Figure, Plastic, Brown, China, 1980s Design

Vintage Godzilla Action Figure, Plastic, Brown, China, 1980s Design

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Godzilla Action Figure, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 Additional information: Materials: Plastic Country of Origin: China Color: Brown Item Type: Vin...

Category

20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

MCM Mixed-Media Abstract 2d Art Piece Where No Sea Runs by Richard Slimon, 1962
MCM Mixed-Media Abstract 2d Art Piece Where No Sea Runs by Richard Slimon, 1962

MCM Mixed-Media Abstract 2d Art Piece Where No Sea Runs by Richard Slimon, 1962

Located in Topeka, KS

This spectacular piece of art hung above a gorgeous Action Office desk in a most handsome Mid-Century Modern home since 1966 and was accompanied by the likes of a Burke office chair ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Latex, Wood, Paper

English Regency Style Giltwood & Brass Double Action 7-Pedal Harp
English Regency Style Giltwood & Brass Double Action 7-Pedal Harp

English Regency Style Giltwood & Brass Double Action 7-Pedal Harp

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency style satinwood and gilt trim harp having brass forty-six string, double action 7-pedal function with fluted columnar support surmounted by a crown finial, over a sym...

Category

20th Century British Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Great Bookstore in Action by Adolph Kroch, Signed First Edition
Great Bookstore in Action by Adolph Kroch, Signed First Edition

Great Bookstore in Action by Adolph Kroch, Signed First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

A great bookstore in Action by Adolph Kroch. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1940. Second edition hardcover with paper label on spine and cover. 32 pages. The autographed editi...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Books

Materials

Paper

18th Century Mahogany Concertina Action Card Table, Irish Circa 1750
18th Century Mahogany Concertina Action Card Table, Irish Circa 1750

18th Century Mahogany Concertina Action Card Table, Irish Circa 1750

Located in Central England, GB

18th Century Mahogany Concertina Action card table, Circa 1750 A very good Irish concertina action card table standing on bold carved legs with paw feet, a shaped frieze with a fl...

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Very Fine Pair of George III Mahogany Concertina Action Card Tables
Very Fine Pair of George III Mahogany Concertina Action Card Tables

Very Fine Pair of George III Mahogany Concertina Action Card Tables

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A very fine pair of George III mahogany and plum pudding mahogany concertina action card tables, each with square cut corners and recessed sides, the hinged tops opening to reveal a ...

Category

Antique 1780s British George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Tall Modern Bronze Sculpture of Gymnast in Action Marble Base
Tall Modern Bronze Sculpture of Gymnast in Action Marble Base

Tall Modern Bronze Sculpture of Gymnast in Action Marble Base

By Giocometti

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Modern abstract sculpture of gymnast on marble base. Measures: 12 inches.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Aesthetic Movement Scissor Action Drop Leaf Side Table Made from Hungarian Ash
Aesthetic Movement Scissor Action Drop Leaf Side Table Made from Hungarian Ash

Aesthetic Movement Scissor Action Drop Leaf Side Table Made from Hungarian Ash

Located in London, GB

A Continental Aesthetic Movement scissor action drop leaf side table with a wild grain Hungarian Ash top. A secret drawer that has a button underneath to open it. An ebonized underca...

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Antique 1890s European Aesthetic Movement Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Ash

Dark Black Wood Seating Occasional Table Time of Action No. 20-2, Chaeyoung Lee
Dark Black Wood Seating Occasional Table Time of Action No. 20-2, Chaeyoung Lee

Dark Black Wood Seating Occasional Table Time of Action No. 20-2, Chaeyoung Lee

Located in Geneve, CH

Dark Black Wood Seating Occasional Table Time of Action No. 20-2, Chaeyoung Lee Materials: Ebonized and carved wood Dimensions: 34,5 x 32 x 41 cm Ebonized and carved beech, various ...

Category

2010s Korean Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Dark Black Wood Seating Chair Time of Action No. 20-3, Chaeyoung Lee
Handcrafted Dark Black Wood Seating Chair Time of Action No. 20-3, Chaeyoung Lee

Handcrafted Dark Black Wood Seating Chair Time of Action No. 20-3, Chaeyoung Lee

Located in Geneve, CH

Handcrafted Dark Black Wood Seating Chair Time of Action No. 20-3, Chaeyoung Lee Materials: Ebonized and carved wood Dimensions: 45 x 45 x 65 cm Ebonized and carved beech, various s...

Category

2010s Korean Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Unique Dark Black Wood Seating Decorative Time of Action No. 21-2, Chaeyoung Lee
Unique Dark Black Wood Seating Decorative Time of Action No. 21-2, Chaeyoung Lee

Unique Dark Black Wood Seating Decorative Time of Action No. 21-2, Chaeyoung Lee

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Dark Black Wood Seating Decorative Time of Action No. 21-2, Chaeyoung Lee Materials: Ebonized and carved wood Dimensions: 42 x 42 x 41 cm Ebonized and carved beech, various s...

Category

2010s Korean Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Set of 3 Dark Black Wood Seating Decorative Table, Time of Action, Chaeyoung Lee
Set of 3 Dark Black Wood Seating Decorative Table, Time of Action, Chaeyoung Lee

Set of 3 Dark Black Wood Seating Decorative Table, Time of Action, Chaeyoung Lee

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 3 Dark Black Wood Seating Decorative Table, Time of Action, Chaeyoung Lee Materials: Ebonized and Carved Wood Dimensions: 100 x 100 x 50 cm Ebonized and carved beech, various...

Category

2010s Korean Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Unique Dark Black Wood Seating Decorative Time of Action No. 20-4, Chaeyoung Lee
Unique Dark Black Wood Seating Decorative Time of Action No. 20-4, Chaeyoung Lee

Unique Dark Black Wood Seating Decorative Time of Action No. 20-4, Chaeyoung Lee

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Dark Black Wood Seating Decorative Time of Action No. 20-4, Chaeyoung Lee Materials: Ebonized and carved wood Dimensions: 42 x 42 x 39 cm Ebonized and carved beech, various s...

Category

2010s Korean Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Dark Black Wood Seating Stool Time of Action No. 21-1 Chaeyoung Lee
Handcrafted Dark Black Wood Seating Stool Time of Action No. 21-1 Chaeyoung Lee

Handcrafted Dark Black Wood Seating Stool Time of Action No. 21-1 Chaeyoung Lee

Located in Geneve, CH

Handcrafted Dark Black Wood Seating Stool Time of Action No. 21-1 Chaeyoung Lee Materials: Ebonized and carved wood Dimensions: 45 x 45 x 40 cm Ebonized and carved beech, various si...

Category

2010s Korean Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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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

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H 32.68 in W 65.75 in D 31.89 in

Action Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Zurich, CH

This Mid-Century Modern Classic ‘Action’ office desk was designed by George Nelson as seen in Kubrick’s sci-fi masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Category

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

Materials

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 Munster, 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

Alexander Girard 'Facade' Environmental Enrichment Panel for Herman Miller, 1972
Alexander Girard 'Facade' Environmental Enrichment Panel for Herman Miller, 1972

Alexander Girard 'Facade' Environmental Enrichment Panel for Herman Miller, 1972

By Alexander Girard

Located in Loughborough, Leicester

This is an original Alexander Girard facade environmental enrichment panel, designed for Herman Miller to be displayed at the action office group in 1972. The panel comprises of geom...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Cotton

Stefan Rurak, Action Series Sconce, USA
Stefan Rurak, Action Series Sconce, USA

Stefan Rurak, Action Series Sconce, USA

Unavailable

H 26 in W 30 in D 33 in

Stefan Rurak, Action Series Sconce, USA

By Stefan Rurak

Located in New York, NY

Five hand-built steel shades are mounted onto vertical posts at various heights creating an organic cluster of asymmetric forms. Each shade is cut and welded individually, before pat...

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold, Steel

1950s Action Ad Electric Neon Rotating Advertising Clock
1950s Action Ad Electric Neon Rotating Advertising Clock

1950s Action Ad Electric Neon Rotating Advertising Clock

Located in Orange, CA

This clock was made to advertise for local business' in the area. When turned on this table clock has a section that rotates the advertising while illuminating the blue neon light. B...

Category

Vintage 1940s American More Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Irish 18th Century Figured Mahogany Concertina Action Card Table
Irish 18th Century Figured Mahogany Concertina Action Card Table

Irish 18th Century Figured Mahogany Concertina Action Card Table

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 31.89 in D 14.57 in

Irish 18th Century Figured Mahogany Concertina Action Card Table

Located in GB

A very good Irish concertina action card table standing on bold carved legs with paw feet, a shaped frieze with a flame mahogany veneer and a figured mahogany top which fold over to ...

Category

Antique 1750s English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

A George II Period Mahogany Concertina Action Tea Table
A George II Period Mahogany Concertina Action Tea Table

A George II Period Mahogany Concertina Action Tea Table

Located in London, GB

A George II period mahogany concertina action fold over top tea table, with lappets to the knees of the turned tapering legs on pad feet. It retains the original box slide and the hi...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Card Tables and Tea Tables

Steinway Model A Satin Ebony Grand Piano with Hamburg Action
Steinway Model A Satin Ebony Grand Piano with Hamburg Action

Steinway Model A Satin Ebony Grand Piano with Hamburg Action

By Steinway & Sons

Located in Port Jefferson, NY

See and hear more about this magnificent piano on the video at the bottom of Sonny's Luxury Art case piano storefront homepage. Exquisite, Steinway A 6'1' made in 1912 totally re...

Category

20th Century American Musical Instruments

19th Century French Bureau Double Action Piano Top 4 Sided
19th Century French Bureau Double Action Piano Top 4 Sided

19th Century French Bureau Double Action Piano Top 4 Sided

Unavailable

H 47.25 in W 68.9 in D 29.93 in

19th Century French Bureau Double Action Piano Top 4 Sided

Located in Santander, ES

Important and exceptional quality large 4-sided French bureau of finely figured mahogany exterior and solid oak interior. Unique system of double action piano top that once the fall ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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

A very good quality English figured mahogany chamfer top bracket or table clock with ebony mouldings, brass string inlay, inset corner panels with brass moulded edges to the front st...

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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

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H 29 in W 71 in D 39 in

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 1964 Oak Tambour Roll Up Top Action Drawers Ebonized Side Panels Deep Inner File...

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 Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

[Disc Label on underside] Robert Propst working with Nelson design set out to redesign the office, from the inside. The Herman Miller action office, debuted in a Madison Avenue ...

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

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H 32.68 in W 50.01 in D 31.89 in

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 for Herman Miller.

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 flip top storage with hanging files at back of unit - original key present!

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 originally in 1964.

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 Herman Miller, George Nelson, Robert Propst

Located in Chicago, IL

George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller Action Office (AO2) Roll Top Desk,Oiled walnut, neutral light laminate work surface,flip-up tack/project board,4 hanging file bin ...

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

Great apt size desk or addition to your mcm office! Part of the action office series for Herman Miller.

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

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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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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 Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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Materials

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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 aluminum base with casters and formica table top in natural tone finished with a grey v...

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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 Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Munster, NRW

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

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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 Herman Miller, Robert Propst, George Nelson

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Incredible Action office (Ao1) desk designed by Georde Nelson and Robert Propst which was produced by Herman Miller from 1964 to 1968.

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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 George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A Rare George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller roll top Action Office writing desk. The Action Office system was developed by Robert Propst for Herman Miller in 1968 to transfor...

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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 Mobilier International in France, 1968, featuring a storage pull-out.

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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 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). Polished aluminum base with casters and oak veneer table top finished with a dar...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

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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 Herman Miller, Robert Propst, George Nelson

Located in Topeka, KS

It is so beautiful. This is the Action Office I roll top desk or A01. The first generation of the Herman Miller Action Office group.

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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 Robert Propst, George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in New York, NY

Action Office desk, model 64 902, designed by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller from the 1960s.

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

Materials

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

George Nelson Action Office Desk Herman Miller 1964

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H 28.75 in W 83.47 in D 41.74 in

George Nelson Action Office Desk Herman Miller 1964

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

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

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

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

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Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Aluminum

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 George Nelson, Herman Miller

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 ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

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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...

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George Nelson ; Action Offfice Desk

George Nelson ; Action Offfice Desk

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H 33 in W 65 in D 32 in

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 drawers , aluminium frame , laminate work surface and 4 concealed rear file bins , Her...

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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

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 Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

Herman Miller is credited with inventing the office cubicle, originally known as the Action Office in 1968, under the direction of then-research director Robert Propst.

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

Materials

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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 Associates, for Herman Miller.

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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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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

Great apt size desk or addition to your mcm office! Part of the action office series for Herman Miller.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

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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 George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This low table was designed in 1964 as part of the innovative and ever-popular "Action Office" collection manufactured by Herman Miller; circa 1965.

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Materials

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GEORGE NELSON
GEORGE NELSON

GEORGE NELSON

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H 29 in W 54 in D 29.5 in

GEORGE NELSON

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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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

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H 28.35 in W 49.61 in D 31.89 in

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.

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Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables

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

George Nelson Perch Designer's Stool

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H 38.75 in W 29 in D 29 in

George Nelson Perch Designer's Stool

By George Nelson, Robert Propst, Herman Miller

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

Classic George Nelson / Robert Probst design was introduced in 1964 as part of Herman Miller's Action Office series. Unique slimline seat and armrest allow for multiple seating posit...

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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

these tables were produced in a small series in the early 1970s. the action office sticker under the tabletop suggests that the side table came with an action office set. it has be...

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Materials

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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 the 1960s.

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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.

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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

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H 40.95 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Herman Miller Perch 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 George Nelson & assoc. is a versatile piece.

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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 Herman Miller, Alexander Girard

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

One of a series of environmental enrichment panels created to personalize the installation of Herman Miller's action office environments. Incredibly hard to find "Jar of Pebbles...

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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

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H 40.95 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

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 George Nelson & assoc. is a versatile piece.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

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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 Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous and sharp George Nelson Brazilian rosewood table. Part of Nelson’s action office series for Herman Miller, this piece is suitable for a boardroom as a conference table or co...

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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

Few designers contributed as many objects and ideas relating to the modern office as did George Nelson. His designs for office furniture resonate as deeply today as they did in the m...

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 Herman Miller, Alexander Girard

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Toward the end of his tenure at the Michigan-based company, Girard was asked to add an element of “aesthetic functionalism” to Herman Miller’s very first open-plan office system, cal...

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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 opening to the horizontal on ratcheted X-frames, all raised on carved end supports on pa...

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Georgian Card Table with Concertina Action

Georgian Card Table with Concertina Action

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Georgian Card Table with Concertina Action

Located in Dallas, TX

late 18th century flip top table of mahogany, scroll carved legs with acanthus leaf motif terminate in ball and claw feet on the front legs, the rear set "plain but neat", beautiful ...

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

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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

It has attributes of the Action Office desk designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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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 supported on turned legs ending in porcelain casters, circa 1870.

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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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...

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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 ...

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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 raised over frieze with single long cockbeaded drawer and brass pulls and escutcheon s...

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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 opened, as shown in the pictures, has an internal slide with a small incorporated ...

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

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Baize, Wood

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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.