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1954 George Nelson Herman Miller Basic Cabinet Series 4936 Credenza / Dresser
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1954 George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 4936 5-Drawer Basic Cabinet
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
H 40 in W 56.5 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Basic Cabinet Series' Dresser, c. 1955, Signed
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Michigan' foil label in upper drawer.
From Herman Miller about the Basic Cabinet Series:
"We’ve
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 29.5 in W 34 in D 18.5 in
1950 George Nelson Herman Miller Basic Cabinet Series Two Door Cabinet in Walnut
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a two-door cabinet designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller circa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 40 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Walnut Dressers, Model 4620, by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by George Nelson as model 4620 for Herman Miller's Basic Cabinet Series, this pair of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Comb-Grain Oak Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
George Nelson designed this comb-grain oak cabinet for Herman Miller as part of their Basic Cabinet
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Chrome
George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Chest of Drawers, 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
, "Basic Cabinet Series"
USA, 1950s
Walnut, with original aluminum hardware.
Measures: 24"W x 18.5
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The desk was made
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Mid-Century Pair Walnut Two Door Cabinet George Nelson Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Baltimore, MD
referred to as the Primavera Line, part of the Basic Cabinet Series. A beautiful example of Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
George Nelson Basic Series Cabinet on Ebonized Herman Miller Bench
By George Nelson
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rare 1960s George Nelson for Herman Miller cabinet set upon an1 iconic Herman Miller slat ebonized
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury George Nelson Herman Miller Walnut Dresser Credenza
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Baltimore, MD
referred to as the Primavera Line, part of the Basic Cabinet Series. Featuring a gorgeous walnut wood
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
GEORGE NELSON THIN EDGE CHEST / Cabinet for HERMAN MILLER. Classic Modernist
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
forefront of the trend toward modernism in design. The Nelson 'Basic Cabinet Series', designed in 1946, was
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
H 41 in W 56 in D 18.5 in
Mirror-Finished Stainless Steel High Cabinet Mesh Obejct #Ms-C02
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The mesh series is a new collection of furniture and installation pieces designed by Zhoujie Zhang
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mirror-Finished Stainless Steel High Cabinet Mesh Obejct #Ms-C02
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The mesh series is a new collection of furniture and installation pieces designed by Zhoujie Zhang
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mirror-Finished Stainless Steel Cabinet/Credenza/Buffet Mesh Object #MS-C03
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Mesh series is a new collection of furniture and installation pieces designed by Zhoujie Zhang
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 37.41 in W 21.26 in D 78.75 in
Mirror-Finished Stainless Steel Cabinet/Credenza/Buffet Mesh Obejct #MS-C03
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Mesh series is a new collection of furniture and installation pieces designed by Zhoujie Zhang
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 37.41 in W 21.26 in D 78.75 in
Blackened Copper and Wood Hand-Carved Low Relief 9-Compartment Cabinet
By Rooms Studio
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and wood, metal, and copper cabinet adorned with blackened copper low-relief motifs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Copper
Mirror-Finished Stainless Steel Cabinet Mesh Obejct #MS-C01 by Zhoujie Zhang
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Mesh series is a new collection of furniture and installation pieces designed by Zhoujie Zhang
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 38.98 in W 23.23 in D 55.12 in
Mirror-Finished Stainless Steel Cabinet Mesh Obejct #MS-C01 by Zhoujie Zhang
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Mesh series is a new collection of furniture and installation pieces designed by Zhoujie Zhang
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 38.98 in W 23.23 in D 55.12 in
Ornament Façade Cabinet and Light-Sculpture New Moves by Jordan Artisan
By Rossana Orlandi
Located in Milan, IT
The Jordan Artisan Series –New Moves
His work is often created with basic construction materials as
Category
2010s Dutch Bookcases
Materials
Acrylic, Polystyrene
H 32.29 in W 31.5 in D 40.95 in
FRAMA Contemporary Design Aluminum Rivet Wall Shelf Large
By Frama
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The Rivet Shelf explores basic storing facets within one shape while functioning as a storage and
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson "Primavera" Black Enameled Mahogany 4 Drawer Dresser, 1950's
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Bainbridge, NY
George Nelson for Herman Miller "Basic Series" / "Primavera" Four Drawer Black Mahogany Dresser
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany, Lucite
H 30 in W 34.75 in D 18.5 in
Greeenwich Credenza
By Arturo Verástegui
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
of seeing things from their most complex and basic form. Specifically in this series, Arturo made
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Materials
Quartz, Metal
FRAMA Contemporary Design Aluminum Rivet Wall Shelf Small
By Frama
Located in Copenhagen, DK
he Rivet Shelf explores basic storing facets within one shape while functioning as a storage and
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Handcrafted Aluminium Rivet Typecase
By Frama
Located in Copenhagen, DK
production. Based on the traditional hand construction technique of riveting, the Rivet Series is made of
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Column '3 lev' Contemporary Shelf in Porcelain and Corten Steel
By David Derksen
Located in London, GB
Porcelain cylinders and corten steel plates form the basic elements of this series, with which it
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Column '2 lev' Contemporary Shelf in Porcelain and Corten Steel
By David Derksen
Located in London, GB
Porcelain cylinders and corten steel plates form the basic elements of this series, with which it
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
FRAMA Contemporary Handcrafted Rivet Case
By Frama
Located in Copenhagen, DK
technique of riveting, the Rivet Series is made of laser-cut raw aluminum sheets, hereafter joined together
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Column Shelving, High by WL Ceramics
By David Derksen
Located in Geneve, CH
Shelving Low.
Porcelain cylinders and corten steel plates form the basic elements of this series, with
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Column Shelving, Low by WL Ceramics
By David Derksen
Located in Geneve, CH
Shelving high
Porcelain cylinders and corten steel plates form the basic elements of this series, with
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Enzo Mari Bookshelf in Solid Mirror Polished Aluminum
By Enzo Mari
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A bookshelf from Enzo Mari's iconic "Autoprogettazione" series of furniture. This example was
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with an eye to architecture
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Reclaiming simple materials and basic shapes, with an eye to architecture
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
pedestal cabinets below: each with 2 standard drawers and 1 file drawer, front and back. Polished Stainless
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
Japanese Life-Size, Edo Period, Red and Black Lacquered Palanquin or Norimono
Located in Amsterdam, NL
torture!”
After Blomhoff had sent a miniature norimono to the Netherlands for the Royal Cabinet of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Textile, Silk, Rattan, Rope, Wood
H 37.41 in W 49.22 in D 30.71 in
Midcentury George Nelson for Herman Miller Basic Storage Cabinet
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Detroit, MI
“Basic Series” of modular furniture that coordinate in size, shape, and design and includes the now
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
GEORGE NELSON BASIC CABINET SERIES (BCS) CASE GOODS
Located in New York, NY
Designed by George Nelson starting in 1946, the Herman Miller basic cabinet series is a classic
Category
20th Century American Cabinets
George Nelson for Herman Miller “Basic Cabinet Series” Dresser
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Mid-Century Modern five-drawer walnut dresser or chest by George Nelson from his “Basic Cabinet
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller Basic Cabinet Series Walnut Bar Cabinet, 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
Herman Miller, "Basic Cabinet Series"
USA, 1950s
Walnut, with black lacquered feet and original
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 37.5 in W 40 in L 37.5 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Basic Cabinet Series Walnut Bar Cabinet, 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
Herman Miller, "Basic Cabinet Series"
USA, 1950s
Walnut, with black lacquered feet and original
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 37.5 in W 40 in L 37.5 in
Pair of Vintage 1950s Basic Cabinet Series Console Cabinets by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
Miller as part of the Basic Cabinet Series (BCS). These beauties are fresh off a full face-lift that has
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 37.5 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Walnut Basic Cabinet Series Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Jose, CA
cabinet with adjustable shelving. Features the collection's polished chrome-plated hardware and signature
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 39.75 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
Herman Miller George Nelson Basic Cabinet Series, 1952 Dresser Chest of Drawers
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare George Nelson designed classic for Herman Miller, circa 1952. Features the original, coveted squiggly hardware. One of three case pieces of this set that we are selling this wee...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
H 39.75 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Basic Series Walnut Two Door Cabinet
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
. Part of the Basic Cabinet Series, this cabinet has two doors and an interior adjustable shelf. Classic
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller Basic Series Walnut Dresser Cabinet
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
. Part of the Basic Cabinet Series, this dresser has four drawers and one door for lots of storage
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller Basic Series Walnut Dresser Cabinet
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
. Part of the Basic Cabinet Series, this large dresser has five drawers and one door for lots of storage
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson Basic Cabinets, a pair
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Portland, OR
A fantastic pair of cabinets by George Nelson from his “Basic Cabinet Series” 1946. These retain
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Mahogany
George Nelson Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson design for Herman Miller basic cabinet series with X pulls, completely restored.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From Herman Miller's Basic Cabinet Series, a vintage George Nelson design with rare walnut & metal
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century George Nelson Basic Cabinet for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage two-piece basic cabinet series designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in mahogany
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
George Nelson Model 4712 Cabinet by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
Cabinet Series that George Nelson designed for Herman Miller.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Materials
Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller Cabinet or Dresser
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful cabinet or dresser designed by George Nelson for his "Basic Cabinet Series" for Herman
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson for Herman Miller Basic Storage Dresser Cabinet in Walnut
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Hudson, NY
Miller. Part of the Basic Cabinet Series, this cabinet consists of a cabinet door that conceals one shelf
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
H 29.75 in W 34 in L 29.75 in
George Nelson Herman Miller Cabinet
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual form from George Nelson's "Basic Cabinet Series" for Herman Miller, circa 1952. Made in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson BCS Cabinet
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Nelson's Basic Cabinet Series, this case piece is functional and straightforward. Birch veneer covers the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
This cabinet was designed by George Nelson as part of Herman Miller's basic cabinet series. It
Category
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Bar Cabinet, 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in South Bend, IN
for Herman Miller, "Basic Cabinet Series"
USA, 1950s
Walnut, with black lacquered feet and brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Chest by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Dorchester, MA
This tall dresser by George Nelson, model 4620 from Herman Miller's Basic Cabinet Series, features
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
George Nelson Dressers for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of George Nelson design for Herman Miller dressers. From his acclaimed basic cabinet series
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Lacquer
George Nelson Walnut Cabinet by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
is from the basic cabinet series, but it has the elegant turned aluminium legs and door pull more
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson BCS Open Shelf Cabinet in Walnut for Herman Miller - 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage open shelf cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller as part of the BCS (Basic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
H 29.75 in W 56.5 in D 12 in
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Basic Cabinet Series For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of basic cabinet series available for sale. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, all basic cabinet series available were constructed with great care. Basic cabinet series have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern basic cabinet series are consistently popular styles. George Nelson and Herman Miller each produced beautiful basic cabinet series that are worth considering.
How Much are Basic Cabinet Series?
Prices for basic cabinet series can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, basic cabinet series begin at $1,100 and can go as high as $15,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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