George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit, 1950
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit, 1950’s. Unit is Walnut and made in Zeeland
Walnut
$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
$16,949
H 118.12 in W 97.25 in D 18.12 in
George Nelson per Herman Miller Libreria "CSS", italia 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Naples, IT
Libreria modulare del modello CSS disegnata da George Nelson per Herman Miller. Il sistema è
Steel
$11,864
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
Aluminum
Shelving Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1959
Located in Sagaponack, NY
shelving installed by first sale client in the 1970s. Introduced by Herman Miller in 1959, CSS was a
Wood
$5,547Sale Price|40% Off
H 20 in W 30 in D 7 in
Alexander Girard & George Nelson Inc. Wall Mounted Vanity, Model 1030
By George Nelson, Alexander Girard
Located in Seattle, WA
An unusual and rare wall mounted vanity from the 1964 Herman Miller accessory line to the CSS
Aluminum
Walnut CSS Sideboard by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Grenoble, FR
Wall-mounted walnut CSS sideboard by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Wood
Unavailable
H 96 in W 96 in D 18.5 in
Original CSS, Comprehensive Storage System, by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
This unit is complete. It is very well equipped with a lot of very rare pieces. This pole version example includes all the necessary hardware and pieces to set up exactly as shown. A...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 108.27 in W 98.43 in D 19.69 in
George Nelson Four De La Baie Css Mural Étagère Pour Herman Miller, 1959
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Grenoble, FR
Wall-mounted four Bay CSS (Comprehensive Storage System), designed by George Nelson for Herman
Steel
Unavailable
H 20 in W 30 in D 7 in
Rare Alexander Girard & George Nelson Herman Miller Wall Mounted Vanity CSS
By Alexander Girard, George Nelson
Located in Denver, CO
A rare wall mounted vanity from the 1964 Herman Miller accessory line to the CSS storage system. A
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 115.36 in W 207.68 in D 15.36 in
Mid Century Shelving System by George Nelson CSS for Herman Miller, 1960s, Oak
By George Nelson
Located in Munster, DE
Very large shelf by George Nelson, produced by Herman Miller. The shelf can be mount between floor
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller CSS Unit
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage George Nelson Herman Miller CSS unit. This piece is designed to be used as a room divider
Aluminum
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
George Nelson CSS Shelving Unit by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
modular storage such as the Omni and the CSS grew out of his "Storage Wall" designed for Herman Miller in
Aluminum
George Nelson CSS Shelving Unit by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
for modular storage such as the Omni and the CSS grew out of his "Storage Wall" designed for Herman
Aluminum
Mid-Century George Nelson CSS for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this extremely rare two sided CSS designed by George Nelson for Herman
Aluminum
CSS Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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 Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Munster, NRW
Very rare George Nelson CSS wall unit for Hermann Miller, 1959, CSS (Comprehensive Storage System
George Nelson Rare 1st Generation CSS by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
This CSS shelving unit is most uncommon. It is the very first generation produced by Herman Miller
Aluminum
CSS Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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 Herman Miller, George Nelson
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 Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A three-bay CSS wall unit designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This example has four 96
Steel
George Nelson Four Bay Fully Loaded CSS System by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
the Omni and the CSS grew out of his "Storage Wall" designed for Herman Miller in the late 1940s. With
Aluminum, Steel
1970s CSS Modular Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Paris, FR
and edited by Herman Miller between 1959 and 1973. Manufactured by Mobilier International. It is
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Lighted George Nelson CSS Herman Miller Wall Unit
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Wilmington, DE
Nelson for Herman Miller in 1959. Made from aluminum, walnut, and laminate, this system offers flexible
Metal
Sold
H 90 in W 79 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller Style CSS Wall Unit, 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
and two cabinets, attributed to George Nelson CSS system. In excellent condition. The dimensions are
Sold
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 Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Troy, MI
for Herman Miller 1960's example with two bays of shelving Three shelves with adjustable bookends and
Aluminum
Herman Miller : George Nelson 'CSS' Unit
Located in New York, NY
George Nelson's 'Comprehensive Shelving System' for Herman Miller comprised of two uprights, rear
Steel, Aluminum
Sold
H 115.36 in W 207.68 in D 15.36 in
Mid Century Shelving System by George Nelson CSS for Herman Miller, 1960s, Oak
By George Nelson
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Very large shelf by George Nelson, produced by Herman Miller. The shelf can be mount between floor
Aluminum
George Nelson Wall System
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
GEORGE NELSON for Herman Miller Comprehensive Storage System (CSS) This CSS unit features six
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 for Herman Miller CSS Bookshelf Unit
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Atlanta, GA
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Bookshelf Unit, American, circa 1950s. This unit contains three
Aluminum, Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Css' Wall Unit
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, 'CSS' wall unit, brushed steel, glass and wood, United States
Steel
Sold
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
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Walnut Wall Unit
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, 'Comprehensive Storage System (CSS)' wall unit, steel and aluminum
Steel
George Nelson Four Bay CSS System
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson for Herman Miller CSS (Comprehensive Storage Storage System) Features Alexander Girard
Aluminum, Metal
George Nelson CSS for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
George Nelson Comprehensive Storage System CSS for Herman Miller Furniture. Such a useful and Great
Aluminum
Midcentury George Nelson CSS for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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
Midcentury George Nelson CSS Unit for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this authentic and original CSS Unit designed by George Nelson for Herman
Aluminum
CSS Shelf by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1965
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Munster, NRW
CSS Shelf by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1965 Vintage modular wall unit crafted in white
Aluminum
George Nelson CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller, 1959
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Munster, NRW
VERY RARE GEORGE NELSON CSS WALL UNIT FOR HERMANN MILLER 1959 CSS (Comprehensive Storage System
George Nelson & Associates CSS Wall System for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson & Associates CSS (Comprehensive Shelving System) for Herman Miller: The system is
Aluminum
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 CSS Shelving Unit with Chalkboard by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
storage such as the Omni and the CSS grew out of his "Storage Wall" designed for Herman Miller in the late
Aluminum
George Nelson CSS Wall-Mounted Shelf for Herman Miller, 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare CSS wall-mounted version by George Nelson. 13 boards and five poles in total.
Aluminum
Five Bay George Nelson CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Culver City, CA
designed for Herman Miller in 1959. This early example is very large and even more stunning in person than
Steel
CSS Wall Unit with Vanity Mirror by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
clothes and low shoe shelf. Herman Miller emphasized production of the CSS for office settings, however
Aluminum
Sold
H 24 in W 18 in D 25 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Herman Miller George Nelson CSS File Cabinet on Wheels
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern file cabinet made by George Nelson for Herman
Wood
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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 George Nelson, Herman Miller, Mobilier International
Located in Paris, FR
CSS white lacquered wood and stainless steel modular wall unit designed by George Nelson for Herman
Stainless Steel
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
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
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
Sold
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 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
George Nelson Herman Miller CSS Shelving System
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kensington, MD
George Nelson Herman Miller CSS Shelving System. A very nice example in excellent condition
Aluminum
George Nelson / Herman Miller "css"
Located in Cathedral City, CA
THE PERFECT MODERN SHELVING SYSTEM FOR OBJECTS OR BOOKS.CONSISTS OF;
1 SWIVEL LAMP
3 BLACK ANODIZED POLES WITH ADJUSTABLE GLIDES.
10 REINFORCED 48" SHELVES/ WALN...
George Nelson/Herman Miller CSS
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Comprehensive Storage System consisting of;
4 anodized black poles/cross members 92"H
1 swivel lamp
4 bookends
5 shelves 32"W x 12"D
1 desktop 32"W...
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Unit
Located in New York, NY
Large CSS Unit Comes with original instruction Booklet
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 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 double file cabinet, 1 file cabinet with drawers, 1 table/desk, 3 separate drawers (...
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Wall Mount Storage System
Located in Kensington, MD
Modular Comprehensive Storage System by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Multiple Configurations
Aluminum
Orange Steel and Walnut Executive Desk
Located in Asheville, NC
Unique 1960's steel and walnut desk, legs are similar in style to Herman Miller's CSS system
Steel
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
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
Elegant Japanese Edo Period Rack
Located in New York, NY
This refined object dates to the first half of the 19th century, and was probably used for obi, kimono sashes, which were hung over it. The gold decorations on the black-lacquered g...
Lacquer
Willy Guhl Tilted Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tilted concrete "soup-cup" planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Great patina and coloring to each planter. Excellent vintage condition. Great planter and standalone sculpture for ...
Cement
$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
$7,264
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
Gorgeous Aldo Tura Bar Cart Creme, 1965
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Gorgeous Aldo Tura Hollywood Regency style bar or serving cart by Aldo Tura, Milano, Italy, 1965. Creme lacquered goatskin bar or serving cart with two glass tops and serving tray wi...
Brass
Sold|$8,716
H 96.46 in W 82.68 in D 19.3 in
Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno Libreria Modulare E22, Italia 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Naples, IT
Libreria modello E22 prodotta da Tecno negli anni ’60 su progetto di Osvaldo Borsani. Montanti in alluminio verniciato nero. Due moduli contenitori e 5 mensole in legno impiallacciat...
Metal
$2,239
H 78.75 in W 64.57 in D 15.16 in
Danish Mid-Century Oak Shelving System in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Oak Shelving System in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern wall unit in light Nordic oak. Made in Denmark in the 1960s in the style of Henning ...
Oak
$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 George Nelson, Herman Miller
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
$5,900
H 95.5 in W 65.5 in D 21 in
Mid Century Omni Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern Omni wall unit shelving system designed by George Nelson is circa 1960. This ingenious shelving system features spring-loaded floor to ceiling aluminu...
Metal, Aluminum
$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
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
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
1980s Black Lacquer and Brass Side Tables
Located in Denton, TX
1980s black lacquer and brass side tables / nightstands.
Metal
Vintage Hand Painted Rocking Horse
Located in New York, NY
Vintage hand painted carved horse.
Wood
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.