George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit, 1950
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit, 1950’s. Unit is Walnut and made in Zeeland
Walnut
$1,100
H 32 in W 18.5 in D 24 in
1950s Herman Miller Eames PSC Swivel Desk Chair, Alexander Girard Checkerboard
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A real Mid-Century Icon that can still hold a place in a collectors home, by the CSS Wall Unit or
Aluminum
$22,000
H 100.4 in W 231.5 in D 19.3 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, modular wall unit model 'CSS', walnut, aluminium, glass, United
Aluminum
CSS Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
CSS Wall Unit by George Nelson For Herman Miller.
Aluminum
George Nelson CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller, 1959
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
Very rare George Nelson CSS wall unit for Hermann Miller, 1959, CSS (Comprehensive Storage System
CSS Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A three-bay CSS wall unit designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This example has four
Steel
CSS Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A four-bay CSS wall unit designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This example has five
Aluminum, Steel
Three-Bay CSS Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A three-bay CSS wall unit designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This example has four 96
Steel
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H 90 in W 79 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller Style CSS Wall Unit, 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
and two cabinets, attributed to George Nelson CSS system. In excellent condition. The dimensions are
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H 81 in W 146 in D 80.5 in
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Css Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase w Desk 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible wall unit, with a laminate desk return, by George Nelson
Wood
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H 78.5 in W 80 in D 18.5 in
Vintage CSS Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage George Nelson CSS Wall Mounted Shelving Unit 1960s CSS wall unit designed by George Nelson
Aluminum
Rare 3 bay wall unit Georges Nelson CSS Shelf Palisander
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
Georges Nelson Css shelving unit in Palissander Inc 6 shelfs ( 3 wide 3 narrow) 1 desk
Bamboo
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Desk and Wall Unit Combo
By George Nelson
Located in St. Louis, MO
George Nelson for Herman Miller comprehensive storage system or CSS desk and wall unit combination
Aluminum
1970s CSS Modular Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Paris, FR
CSS white lacquered wood and stainless steel modular wall unit designed by George Nelson in 1957
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Lighted George Nelson CSS Herman Miller Wall Unit
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a rare vintage comprehensive storage system wall unit, originally designed by George
Metal
George Nelson Five Bay CSS Wall Unit
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Mateo, CA
Large and exceptional CSS wall unit by George Nelson. This system has ten shelves, one magazine
Aluminum, Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Css' Wall Unit
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, 'CSS' wall unit, brushed steel, glass and wood, United States
Steel
George Nelson CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller, 1959
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
VERY RARE GEORGE NELSON CSS WALL UNIT FOR HERMANN MILLER 1959 CSS (Comprehensive Storage System
CSS Wall Unit with Vanity Mirror by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare CSS wall unit with residential modules, designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman
Aluminum
George Nelson Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit
By George Nelson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS wall-mounted unit, circa early 1960s. This example has six
George Nelson CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Comprehensive Storage System designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This six pole storage system is comprised of eight drawers with dovetail joinery, four can lights ...
Walnut
Five Bay George Nelson CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Culver City, CA
An incredible piece of Mid-Century Modern design-- this five bay walnut George Nelson wall unit was
Steel
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H 94 in W 97 in D 18.5 in
Handsome 3 Bay George Nelson Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit Mid-Century Modern
By George Nelson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS 3 bay wall unit. This wonderful set consists of 2 flip
Metal
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H 86 in W 65 in D 18.5 in
Two Bay Css Wall Unit Walnut by George Nelson Herman Millerm, Mid-Century
By George Nelson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
with newly fabricated wall connectors-sold separately. This CSS system is completely original and
Aluminum
Midcentury George Nelson CSS for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
This 4 bay CSS wall unit is a Classic! Features 11 x 12'' shelves, one sliding door cabinet, one 4
Aluminum, Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Walnut Wall Unit
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, 'Comprehensive Storage System (CSS)' wall unit, steel and aluminum
Steel
George Nelson Wall Unit
By George Nelson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, 'Comprehensive Storage System (CSS)' wall unit, steel and aluminum
Aluminum, Steel
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H 29 in W 67 in D 67 in
Early George Nelson Eog Executive Desk with Return for Herman Miller, 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Culver City, CA
Eames 420 unit. This piece would also look incredible with a George Nelson CSS Wall unit. The EOG
Birch, Walnut
CSS Herman Miller Mid-Century Wall Unit by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern wall unit designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller provides a
Walnut
George Nelson Herman Miller Three Bay CSS Shelf Wall Unit
By George Nelson
Located in Ferndale, MI
George Nelson for Herman Miller. Measures: 97” wide x 94" tall, plus four extensions. Shelves: 12” deep, cabinet: 19” deep.
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H 111.42 in W 99.61 in D 20.87 in
CSS Modular Wall Unit, George Nelson for Herman Miller & Mobilier International
By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Mobilier International
Located in Paris, FR
CSS white lacquered wood and stainless steel modular wall unit designed by George Nelson for Herman
Stainless Steel
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H 100 in W 64 in D 14.5 in
George Nelson CSS Book Shelf Wall Unit with Desk Herman Miller Circa 1955
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (CSS) in 1959 and produced it
Aluminum, Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit
By George Nelson
Located in Turners Falls, MA
George Nelson for Herman Miller four-bay CSS wall unit. Unit consists of three-drawer cabinet
Walnut
George Nelson 2 Section Wall Mount CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Long Beach, CA
George Nelson 2 Section Wall Mount CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller. Completely modular unit
Aluminum
George Nelson CSS Wall Unit
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS (Comprehensive Storage System) wall unit, one of the most
Aluminum
George Nelson CSS Wall Unit
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson's (CSS) Comprehensive Storage System, one of the best designs in wall storage to come
Aluminum
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H 98 in W 98 in D 87 in
Exceptional George Nelson CSS Wall Unit with Desk and Credenza by Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Long Beach, CA
Exceptional George Nelson 3 section CSS Wall Unit with Desk and Credenza by Herman Miller. A
Metal
George Nelson CSS Wall Unit
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson Comprehensive Storage System wall unit (CSS) consisting of the following components
Aluminum
George Nelson CSS Wall Unit with Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
walnut and brushed aluminum, one cabinet with 3 drawers, one pencil desk, and 4 storage spaces, the height is adjustable
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a super handsome walnut wall unit designed by George Nelson. It consists of 13 shelves, 1
Metal
George Nelson Herman Miller Omni CSS Wall Unit Desk
By George Nelson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very nice George Nelson for Herman Miller 2 Bay CSS.
Aluminum
Rare George Nelson CSS Wall Unit in rosewood by Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Maastricht, NL
Extremely rare custom ordered George Nelson CSS free hanging wall unit in rosewood with glass
Metal
George Nelson CSS Comprehensive Storage System
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS wall unit, one of the most advanced storage systems of it's day
Aluminum
George Nelson CSS (Comprehensive Storage System) Wall Unit
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Consisting of three "Bays", this unit can be configured in just about any arrangement as all the
Aluminum
George Nelson Single Bay CSS. Herman Miller 1960
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson single bay wall mounted CSS storage unit. Herman Miller 1960. This unit represents
Metal
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H 94.5 in W 97.5 in D 19.5 in
Comprehensive Storage System CSS by George Nelson for Herman MIller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
with some of the most rare CSS components. This wall unit includes 4- 94" anodized aluminum uprights
Aluminum
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H 96 in W 97 in D 19.5 in
Original CSS 'Comprehensive Storage System' by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
. The CSS. This wall unit features a 3 bay system composed of 4 silver extruded aluminum uprights, 4
Aluminum
Four-Bay Walnut "Omni" Shelving System by George Nelson, circa 1952
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in 1952 and is considered to be the precursor to the many forms of modern wall units the CSS Units
Aluminum
George Nelson CSS Wall Unit
By George Nelson
Located in Baltimore, MD
The comprehensive storage system, better known as the CSS, was originally designed by George Nelson
Metal
George Nelson CSS Wall Unit, Herman Miller, 1957
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Three bay George Nelson CSS unit with rare metal shelves. Includes ten white metal shelves
Aluminum
CSS Wall Unit with Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Belmont, MA
This CSS was installed in the original owner's home in the early 1960's and was never moved, so it
Walnut
Fantastic Walnut George Nelson Omni Storage Wall Unit CSS
By George Nelson
Located in Tulsa, OK
This is a wonderful version of the George Nelson Omni freestanding wall unit. It is super clean
CSS Wall System by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
with some of the more interesting CSS components. This wall unit includes four black uprights with
Aluminum
$1,181
H 31.5 in W 23.43 in D 22.05 in
Vintage Stamped B34 Mart Stam 1-06g Marcel Breuer Leather Armchair Made in Italy
By Mart Stam
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this fully stamped, original Mart Stam 1-06G, Marcel Breuer S34 armchair in brown leather circa 1980’s I have a matching set of six of these lis...
Chrome
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.25 in W 18 in D 18 in
Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp 20thC. Measures - 24.25"H x 18"W x 18"D. A striking Arts & Crafts style table lamp featuring a leaded stained glass shade and base...
Stained Glass
French Style 1950s Plant Stand
Located in Sharon, CT
A plant stand that holds four small plants in style. Light blue over white paint. The holes are 4" in diameter.
Steel
Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s molded fiberglass side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming shells are in original condition, each with a distinct thready texture...
Fiberglass
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive/Dining Chairs Up to 10
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs. With black / charcoal black wool fabric upholstery by Knoll. they all vary slightly in shade due to what e...
Metal
$7,259
H 26.78 in W 74.02 in D 32.29 in
Scandinavian Sofa Modell 807 by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk A/S
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sofa model 807 by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk A/S, Norway. This high-quality sofa with timeless design is upholstered in cognac coloured leather with a beautiful natural...
Leather, Wood
$6,670 / item
H 21 in W 88 in D 39 in
Stiletto Daybed Blue Velvet Channeling tufted wood base oak maple walnut wenge
Located in Ridgewood, NY
The Stiletto daybed is sophisticated and plush. Its sleek wenge frame and rich velvet upholstery make this piece a perfect balance of comfort and luxury.
Upholstery
$495 / item
H 37.375 in W 16.5 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Tall Modernist Phillipe Starck Inspired Dark Stained Bar Stools
By Philippe Starck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist extra tall bar stools with dark walnut stain. These stools have a short backrest and exaggerated legs with a footrest measuring 13.375” off the ground. In original conditio...
Wood
$14,000Sale Price|60% Off
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
Aluminum
1980s Black Lacquer and Brass Side Tables
Located in Denton, TX
1980s black lacquer and brass side tables / nightstands.
Metal
Marango Bed Frame by Alberto Smania for Smania Studio Interni
By Smania
Located in Conversano, IT
Beautiful and luxurious bed from the Marango series designed by Alberto Smania and produced by the namesake company Smania Studio Interni in 1967. A piece of extraordinary craftsmans...
Brass
$11,857
H 118.12 in W 98.43 in D 11.82 in
rare bookcase designed "css" model by george nelson for herman miller 1060
By George Nelson
Located in taranto, IT
Rare Sky/Earth modular bookcase model "CSS", designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960 composed of five height-adjustable aluminium uprights, 10 shelves, two wooden upper com...
Aluminum
On Hold|$18,500
H 95.5 in W 129.25 in D 18.5 in
Comprehensive Storage System by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
Early production 'CSS" - Comprehensive Storage System designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1959. This system is in excellent condition with the early Herman Miller lable cons...
Aluminum
George Nelson For Mobilier International Paris Mid Century Wall Unit
By Mobilier International
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Probably by George Nelson 1960's. An exceptional large scale wall unit with three compartments. Tall heavy black powder coated adjustable height metal frames with other metal legs. ...
Aluminum, Steel
Framed AP13 Rug, Plum, Designed by All the Way to Paris for &T
Located in Dubai, AE
Made from 100% New Zealand wool, the Framed rug provides accents of color without overpowering a room. Crafted from two rug making techniques, All the Way to Paris' Framed contrasts ...
Wool
$625
H 28 in W 14 in D 0.1 in
"Dracula Has Risen from the Grave / Le Amanti Di Dracula" Italian Movie Poster
By Renato Ferrini
Located in London, GB
Original Italian movie poster. This poster was designed to be used in a display case outside the cinemas in Italy at the time of the film’s release in the 1968.
Architect, designer, and writer George Nelson was a central figure in the mid-century American modernist design movement; and his thoughts influenced not only the furniture we live with, but also how we live.
Nelson came to design via journalism and literature. Upon receiving his bachelor’s degree in architecture from Yale in 1931, he won the Prix de Rome fellowship, and spent his time in Europe writing magazine articles that helped bring stateside recognition to Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gio Ponti, Le Corbusier and other canonical modernist architects.
In the 1940s, Nelson wrote texts that suggested such now-commonplace ideas as open-plan houses, storage walls and family rooms. D.J. De Pree, the owner of the furniture maker Herman Miller, was so impressed by Nelson that in 1944 — following the sudden death of Gilbert Rohde, who had introduced the firm to modern design in the 1930s — he invited Nelson to join the company as its design director. There Nelson’s curatorial design talents came to the fore.
To Herman Miller he brought such eminent creators as Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi, and the textile and furniture designer Alexander Girard. Thanks to a clever contract, at the same time as he directed Herman Miller he formed a New York design company, George Nelson & Associates, that sold furniture designs to the Michigan firm. Nelson's studio also sold designs for clocks to the Howard Miller Clock Company, a manufacturer that was initially part of Herman Miller before it became an offshoot that was helmed by Howard Miller, D.J. De Pree's brother-in-law.
Nelson’s New York team of designers (who were rarely individually credited) would create such iconic pieces as the Marshmallow sofa, the Coconut chair, the Ball clock, the Bubble lamp series and the many cabinets and beds that comprise the sleek Thin-Edge line.
For dedicated collectors, as well as for interior designers who look beyond “the look,” there is a “cool factor” inherent to vintage pieces from George Nelson and others. Nelson was in on it from the start, and it’s valuable to have a piece that was there with him.
But still, as is evident from the offerings from dealers on 1stDibs, in any of the designs, in any iteration whose manufacture Nelson oversaw and encouraged, there are shining elements of lightness, elegance, sophistication — and a little bit of swagger. George Nelson felt confident in his ideas about design and didn’t mind letting the world know.
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.