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George Nelson Secretary

George Nelson Thin Edge Secretary Desk Cabinet for Herman Miller
George Nelson Thin Edge Secretary Desk Cabinet for Herman Miller

George Nelson Thin Edge Secretary Desk Cabinet for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Lake Worth, FL

1950s original Thin Edge secretary desk cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

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George Nelson Secretary Desk
George Nelson Secretary Desk

George Nelson Secretary Desk

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H 45.5 in W 56 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson Secretary Desk

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

This George Nelson Secretary for Herman Miller features storage of an incredible variety, including

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

George Nelson Secretary
George Nelson Secretary

George Nelson Secretary

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H 39.75 in W 40 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson Secretary

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Manufactured by Herman Miller. The cabinet is in structurally excellent condition. The original finish is in fair/as is condition. The flip-down writing surface is 29.38" high....

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller Secretary
George Nelson for Herman Miller Secretary

George Nelson for Herman Miller Secretary

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H 38.625 in W 40 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller Secretary

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

Great George Nelson secretary/dresser with splayed legs, 3 drawers, and pull down desk unit, with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Walnut Secretary Butler's Chest
George Nelson Walnut Secretary Butler's Chest

George Nelson Walnut Secretary Butler's Chest

By George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, walnut secretary cabinet, butler's chest by George Nelson features elegant

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wrought Iron

Walnut Dresser/Secretary by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Walnut Dresser/Secretary by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Walnut Dresser/Secretary by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Dallas, TX

A walnut dresser with drop down desk and hairpin legs. Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.

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Vintage 1950s American Secretaires

George Nelson, Thin Edge Drop-Front Secretary
George Nelson, Thin Edge Drop-Front Secretary

George Nelson, Thin Edge Drop-Front Secretary

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

George Nelson thin edge cabinet for Herman Miller. Teak drop-front secretary with illuminated

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

George Nelson Drop Front Secretary and Bench
George Nelson Drop Front Secretary and Bench

George Nelson Drop Front Secretary and Bench

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in San Mateo, CA

Walnut secretary chest on an early slat bench. Both pieces are all original. The finishes have been

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Silver Plate

Highboy Secretary by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Highboy Secretary by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Highboy Secretary by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

George Nelson for Herman Miller, birch plywood, highboy dresser, secretary, features a newly

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Secretary Cabinet in Walnut
George Nelson for Herman Miller Secretary Cabinet in Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller Secretary Cabinet in Walnut

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Southampton, NJ

George Nelson for Herman Miller freestanding Secretary cabinet consisting of a lower credenza

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Herman Miller Long Bench Secretary Writing Desk
George Nelson Herman Miller Long Bench Secretary Writing Desk

George Nelson Herman Miller Long Bench Secretary Writing Desk

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Rare Original Configuration, Highly Functional/Versatile. Original Finish, Very Good Vintage Condition. Chrome Silver Plated M Wave Drawer Pulls. Interior Desk Light. Other Herman ...

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

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Thin Edge Secretary in Walnut by George Nelson, Excellent Condition
Thin Edge Secretary in Walnut by George Nelson, Excellent Condition

Thin Edge Secretary in Walnut by George Nelson, Excellent Condition

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Kansas City, MO

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Secretary. Walnut case with case aluminum legs and pulls

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Rare George Nelson Executive Desk with Secretary Hutch by Herman Miller
Rare George Nelson Executive Desk with Secretary Hutch by Herman Miller

Rare George Nelson Executive Desk with Secretary Hutch by Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A rare George Nelson executive desk with secretary hutch by Herman Miller. This gorgeous, rare set

Category

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

Materials

Wood

GEORGE NELSON THIN EDGE SECRETARY BUREAU
GEORGE NELSON THIN EDGE SECRETARY BUREAU

GEORGE NELSON THIN EDGE SECRETARY BUREAU

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H 42.5 in W 56 in D 18.5 in

GEORGE NELSON THIN EDGE SECRETARY BUREAU

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Thin Edge drop front secretary unit circa 1955 . Door to

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Vintage 1950s American Secretaires

George Nelson Thin Edge Secretary Cabinet for Herman Miller
George Nelson Thin Edge Secretary Cabinet for Herman Miller

George Nelson Thin Edge Secretary Cabinet for Herman Miller

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful secretary/storage cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Large scale cabinet in

Category

20th Century American Secretaires

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-century George Nelson Secretary Dresser and desk for Herman Miller, 1960's
Mid-century George Nelson Secretary Dresser and desk for Herman Miller, 1960's

Mid-century George Nelson Secretary Dresser and desk for Herman Miller, 1960's

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

George Nelson Secretary for Herman Miller, 1960's Walnut Herman Miller tag on inside of drawer. 5

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Plywood

George Nelson Secretary Chest by Herman Miller
George Nelson Secretary Chest by Herman Miller

George Nelson Secretary Chest by Herman Miller

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H 45.75 in W 34 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson Secretary Chest by Herman Miller

By Herman Miller

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a vintage secretary chest designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Secretary Desk or Cabinet for Herman Miller
George Nelson Secretary Desk or Cabinet for Herman Miller

George Nelson Secretary Desk or Cabinet for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

Drop front secretary desk designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. All original walnut finish

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury George Nelson Gentlemens Secretary Chest
Midcentury George Nelson Gentlemens Secretary Chest

Midcentury George Nelson Gentlemens Secretary Chest

By George Nelson

Located in Pasadena, TX

New York World`s Fair. Vintage midcentury George Nelson walnut secretary 1960s A great

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson Herman Miller Secretary Chest
George Nelson Herman Miller Secretary Chest

George Nelson Herman Miller Secretary Chest

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H 37.5 in W 34 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson Herman Miller Secretary Chest

By George Nelson

Located in Phoenix, AZ

George Nelson For Herman Miller Primavera chest, circa 1947. This beautiful example is done in

Category

Vintage 1940s American Secretaires

Materials

Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller Secretary Cabinet
George Nelson for Herman Miller Secretary Cabinet

George Nelson for Herman Miller Secretary Cabinet

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H 47.5 in W 56.25 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller Secretary Cabinet

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, walnut, secretary cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller features a custom

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Herman Miller Long Bench with Secretary Writing Desk Cabinet
George Nelson Herman Miller Long Bench with Secretary Writing Desk Cabinet

George Nelson Herman Miller Long Bench with Secretary Writing Desk Cabinet

By George Nelson

Located in Middlesex, NJ

George Nelson Herman Miller long bench with Secretary writing desk cabinet. Bench: 92.25" L x

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

George Nelson secretary, mfg. Herman Miller.
George Nelson secretary, mfg. Herman Miller.

George Nelson secretary, mfg. Herman Miller.

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H 39.75 in W 40 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson secretary, mfg. Herman Miller.

Located in New York, NY

George Nelson dresser/secretary, mfg. Herman Miller with drop front desk. Walnut case with

Category

20th Century American Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson Secretary Storage
Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson Secretary Storage

Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson Secretary Storage

By George Nelson

Located in St. Louis, MO

Very nice unit in original wonderful condition. Solid walnut shelves and walnut secretary and

Category

Vintage 1960s Shelves

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Secretary Cabinet.Herman Miller 1948
George Nelson Secretary Cabinet.Herman Miller 1948

George Nelson Secretary Cabinet.Herman Miller 1948

Located in Brooklyn, NY

2 tone secretary cabinet with 3 drawers designed by George Nelson in 1948 for Herman Miller

Category

Vintage 1940s American Secretaires

George Nelson Walnut Secretary and Bookcase on Long Bench, Herman Miller
George Nelson Walnut Secretary and Bookcase on Long Bench, Herman Miller

George Nelson Walnut Secretary and Bookcase on Long Bench, Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

George Nelson walnut secretary and bookcase on extra long black bench, mfg. Herman Miller, 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s American Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller Secretary Chest
George Nelson for Herman Miller Secretary Chest

George Nelson for Herman Miller Secretary Chest

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H 40 in W 40.25 in D 19.5 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller Secretary Chest

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Bridport, CT

Three drawer dresser chest with fourth drawer being a drop down secretary with desk organizer

Category

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

Materials

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Original Rosewood Thin Edge Secretary Desk / Cabinet by George Nelson
Original Rosewood Thin Edge Secretary Desk / Cabinet by George Nelson

Original Rosewood Thin Edge Secretary Desk / Cabinet by George Nelson

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a Thin Edge Series secretary cabinet / desk designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Porcelain, Rosewood

Thin Edge Secretary by George Nelson
Thin Edge Secretary by George Nelson

Thin Edge Secretary by George Nelson

Located in Hudson, NY

Drop front cabinet in the Thin Edge series by George Nelson. Walnut frame with aluminum pulls and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Drop-Front Secretary by George Nelson
Drop-Front Secretary by George Nelson

Drop-Front Secretary by George Nelson

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H 41 in W 56 in D 18.5 in

Drop-Front Secretary by George Nelson

Located in Hudson, NY

Part of the Thin Edge collection, secretary in walnut with leather writing surface, interior light

Category

Vintage 1950s American Secretaires

Materials

Aluminum

Dresser/Secretary by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Dresser/Secretary by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Dresser/Secretary by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Located in Dallas, TX

An Oak dresser with drop down desk and hairpin legs. Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1950s Secretaires

1950s Herman Miller George Nelson Secretary Desk Dresser Walnut
1950s Herman Miller George Nelson Secretary Desk Dresser Walnut

1950s Herman Miller George Nelson Secretary Desk Dresser Walnut

By George Nelson

Located in Tulsa, OK

This is a fantastic grain walnut chest of drawers for Herman Miller, by George Nelson. It is from

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson Thin Edge Secretary Desk for Herman Miller
George Nelson Thin Edge Secretary Desk for Herman Miller

George Nelson Thin Edge Secretary Desk for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Hadley, MA

Beautiful secretary or storage cabinet/ desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Large-scale

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Beautiful Teak Thin Edge Secretary Designed by George Nelson Herman Miller
Beautiful Teak Thin Edge Secretary Designed by George Nelson Herman Miller

Beautiful Teak Thin Edge Secretary Designed by George Nelson Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Beautiful teak thin edge secretary designed by George Nelson Herman Miller.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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George Nelson Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal george nelson secretary for your home. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every george nelson secretary was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a george nelson secretary — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A george nelson secretary is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. George Nelson, Herman Miller and Fritz Hansen each produced at least one beautiful george nelson secretary that is worth considering.

How Much is a George Nelson Secretary?

A george nelson secretary can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,800, while the lowest priced sells for $1,995 and the highest can go for as much as $9,800.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

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.