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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

$5,000

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

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Herman Miller Action Office II Series roll-top desk, designed by George Nelson in 1965.

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks

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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

$5,800

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

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in New York, NY

Action Office desk, 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

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Metal, Aluminum

Pink Roll Top Standing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950s USA
Pink Roll Top Standing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950s USA

Pink Roll Top Standing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950s USA

$6,500

Pink Roll Top Standing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950s USA

By George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very rare and highly collectible original vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller roll top "Action Desk" refinished in a salmon pink.

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Vintage 1950s Canadian Desks

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Metal

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

$8,000

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

By George Nelson

Located in Pasadena, TX

Nelson studied architecture at Yale University in the 1920s, and in the next two decades earned a strong reputation as a writer on design for Architectural Forum, Interiors and Fortu...

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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Aluminum

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

$2,900

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

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

$9,863

1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production

By George Nelson, Robert Propst, Herman Miller

Located in Renens, CH

The idea behind the AO1 was that one could leave unfinished work on the desk in the evening, and simply continue the following day by opening up the roll-top.

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

Materials

Metal

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

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

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.

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Vintage 1970s American Desks

Materials

Metal

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

$8,122

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.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

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Aluminum

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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"

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H 43.31 in W 64.97 in D 32.29 in

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...

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

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Steel, Chrome

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

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H 34.5 in W 54 in D 30 in

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.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

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

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H 32.75 in W 66 in D 32.5 in

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.

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Mid-20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

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

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H 32 in W 65 in D 32 in

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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

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

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H 31.89 in W 50.01 in D 33.08 in

George Nelson and Robert Propst Action Office Roll-Top Desk for Herman Miller

By Robert Propst, Herman Miller, 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. Action Office was the world’s first open-plan...

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Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

George Nelson Roll Top Desk, Herman Miller
George Nelson Roll Top Desk, Herman Miller

George Nelson Roll Top Desk, Herman Miller

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H 32 in W 66 in D 44 in

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. This series won the Nelson Design Office two design awards with its innovative use of filing...

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Vintage 1960s American Desks

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

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H 32 in W 65 in L 32 in

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

Handsome and iconic Action Office I roll top desk by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller.

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Mid-20th Century 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.

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

Materials

Aluminum

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

George Nelson Action Office Desk for Herman Miller

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H 32 in W 65.75 in D 32 in

George Nelson Action Office Desk for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

George Nelson and Robert Propst action office desk for Herman Miller, oak tambour roll-top concealing multiple adjustable hanging file compartments with laminate wrighting surface, f...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Aluminum

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

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H 34.5 in W 54 in D 29.5 in

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

Early Modernist George Nelson Tambour Roll Top Desk, 1964
Early Modernist George Nelson Tambour Roll Top Desk, 1964

Early Modernist George Nelson Tambour Roll Top Desk, 1964

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H 33 in W 64 in D 34 in

Early Modernist George Nelson Tambour Roll Top Desk, 1964

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early modernist George Nelson roll top desk. Purchased from prominent Buffalo New York architect, retains original cream lacquer wood finish, amazing original finish, warm rosewood t...

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

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Aluminum

Striking Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Roll Top Desk
Striking Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Roll Top Desk

Striking Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Roll Top Desk

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H 34 in W 54 in D 30 in

Striking Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Roll Top Desk

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage George Nelson desk featuring a gorgeous walnut roll top, white laminate desk top, black trim and polished chrome legs. Two small drawers on front of desk. Top locks to protec...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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

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H 47.25 in W 61.82 in D 33.08 in

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

Metal, Aluminum

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

Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Series Desk

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H 34.5 in W 54 in D 30 in

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...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Steel

Desk by G.Nelson for Herman MIller with original perch
Desk by G.Nelson for Herman MIller with original perch

Desk by G.Nelson for Herman MIller with original perch

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H 39.5 in W 48 in D 32 in

Desk by G.Nelson for Herman MIller with original perch

Located in Danville, CA

Roll Top Tambour Desk with 3 Drawers by G.Nelson for Herman Miller with original Chrome/Aluminium and Leather Chair

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20th Century American Desks

George Nelson Home Office Desk
George Nelson Home Office Desk

George Nelson Home Office Desk

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H 41 in W 54 in D 28 in

George Nelson Home Office Desk

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

All original, Home Office Desk, model 4658 by George Nelson and George Nelson Associates for Herman Miller.

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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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

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H 41 in W 54 in D 28 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller Office Desk, Rare Black Leather Writing Surface

By George Nelson

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Supported by tubular steel legs that allow air circulation and easy access for cleaning, the desk’s components include a perforated aluminum file drawer, a typewriter storage tub wit...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Aluminum, Steel

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

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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

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. Designed in 1965-67. This set consists of a large desk with a roll-top in massive teak, a small desk on wheels, and a wall set w...

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

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Metal, Chrome

Fantastic George Nelson Office Suite Desk and Return
Fantastic George Nelson Office Suite Desk and Return

Fantastic George Nelson Office Suite Desk and Return

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H 34 in W 54 in D 30 in

Fantastic George Nelson Office Suite Desk and Return

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Fantastic desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This unique roll-top writing desk is from the "Action Office" line and features a beautiful hardwood hideaway design set on metal b...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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

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H 41 in W 54 in D 29.5 in

George Nelson Action Office Tambour Desk and Perch Chair

By Herman Miller, Robert Propst, George Nelson

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 ...

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Vintage 1960s American Desks

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Metal

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

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H 32 in W 65 in D 32 in

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.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Rare Mid-Century Modern Action Desk by George Nelson Robert Propst Herman Miller
Rare Mid-Century Modern Action Desk by George Nelson Robert Propst Herman Miller

Rare Mid-Century Modern Action Desk by George Nelson Robert Propst Herman Miller

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H 32.5 in W 64 in D 32 in

Rare Mid-Century Modern Action Desk by George Nelson Robert Propst Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Robert Propst

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a rare action desk designed by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Aluminum, Chrome, Sheet Metal

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

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

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

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H 33.47 in W 65.75 in D 33.47 in

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

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Action Office 1' rolltop desk George Nelson for Herman Miller, roll top desk model 64916, polished aluminum, plastic laminate, wood, United States, ...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Aluminum

George Nelson ‘Action’ Roll-Top Desk Wall Unit by Herman Miller, circa 1970s
George Nelson ‘Action’ Roll-Top Desk Wall Unit by Herman Miller, circa 1970s

George Nelson ‘Action’ Roll-Top Desk Wall Unit by Herman Miller, circa 1970s

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H 36 in W 48 in D 24 in

George Nelson ‘Action’ Roll-Top Desk Wall Unit by Herman Miller, circa 1970s

By Herman Miller

Located in Kensington, MD

Organizational Survival in a Work-at-Home World — George Nelson ‘Action’ Roll-Top Desk Wall Unit Additional information: Fantastic and functional space saving desk suited for organi...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Early Tambour Roll-Top Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s
Early Tambour Roll-Top Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s

Early Tambour Roll-Top Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s

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H 32.68 in W 65.36 in D 31.89 in

Early Tambour Roll-Top Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Berlin, DE

Early tambour roll-top desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s in its original condition.

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

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Roll Top Action Office Desk by George Nelson
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Roll Top Action Office Desk by George Nelson

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Roll Top Action Office Desk by George Nelson

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H 32 in W 65 in D 32 in

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Roll Top Action Office Desk by George Nelson

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Lafayette, IN

This is a wonderful early example of the Action Office Roll Top desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Mid-Century George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
Mid-Century George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller

Mid-Century George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller

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H 34 in W 54 in D 30 in

Mid-Century George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Fantastic desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This unique roll-top writing desk is from the "Action Office" line and features a beautiful hardwood hideaway design set on metal b...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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