Writing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A single pedestal writing desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller with a built-in pivoting lamp.
Steel
$1,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage Herman Miller Table or Desk with Knoll Walnut Top
By Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage dining or conference table or a desk. Beautiful Knoll top made of American Walnut on a Herman Miller aluminum segmented base. We have 8 available.
Aluminum
Herman Miller Sit-to-Stand Desk, Electric Adjustable, 70" Long, 2018
By Herman Miller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Herman Miller’s Sit-to-Stand Table encourages regular movement between postures to adjust to people’s work and workflow. The this work station is endlessly versatile. It’s 70 inches ...
Metal
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. Base made of chrome-plated aluminum with white plastic protectors. Lockable hinged cov...
Metal, Aluminum
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
Thus is a Herman Miller Desk designed by George Nelson. It's from Nelson's Action Office Series. It has 2 pull out drawers and a mid drawer. The top is wood and the legs are steel wi...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Herman Miller Motia Sit-to-Stand Electric Adjustable Height Rectangle Desk Table
By Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Elegant Motia Ergonomic Sit-to-Stand table desk/work center by Herman Miller. An electric adjustable height worktable that gracefully moves from the sitting to standing position in s...
Steel
Herman Miller Motia Sit-to-Stand Electric Height Adjustable Rectangle Table Desk
By Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Elegant Motia Ergonomic Sit-to-Stand table desk/work center by Herman Miller. An electric adjustable height worktable that gracefully moves from the sitting to standing position in s...
Steel
Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early George Nelson desk / return, child's desk, Modernist, Herman Miller, Retains original Herman Miller foil label, 4 drawers, pencil dividers, steel frame, minor pitting (lower ri...
Aluminum, Steel
Steelframe Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. USA. Laminate top with newly refinished avocado green drawers. Original pulls. Remnants of a table in one drawer.
Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Action Office 1' Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early George Nelson Action Office 1 desk in original condition with minor wear. George Nelson for Herman Miller, polished aluminum, plastic laminate, wood, United States, design 1953.
Metal
U-Shape Burdick Desk for Herman Miller with Floating Table
By Herman Miller, Bruce Burdick
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage U-shaped desk designed by Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller.
Onyx, Granite, Aluminum
George Nelson Home Office Desk Model 4658 for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
George Nelson & Associates Home Office desk, model 4658 Manufactured by Herman Miller USA, 1946 This example is constructed of combed oak, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, and leat...
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller Executive Desk, Burdick Group System
By Bruce Burdick, Herman Miller
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Bruce Burdick executive desk for Herman Miller from the Burdick Group System, a rare Postmodern 1980s modular workstation executed in aluminum, glass, enameled steel, and ena...
Aluminum, Enamel, Steel
$2,150
Herman Miller Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Design-conscious professional seeking authentic Herman Miller furniture that combines functionality, durability, and timeless modern aesthetics for a premium home or executive office.
Aluminum, Steel
George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brescia, IT
Modernist Desk George Nelson by Hermann Miller 1950 Laminated wood, aluminum base Rare model.
Aluminum
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Amorphous Kidney Paldao Desk..Art Deco/Modernist
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
Important American desk manufactured by Herman Miller, a kidney shaped desk designed by Gilbert Rohde circa 1941 for his Paldao line.
Brass
American mid-century modern wood laminate desk George Nelson Herman Miller 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in MIlano, IT
American mid-century modern wood laminate desk George Nelson Herman Miller 1960s Desk or writing desk in wood and metal.
Metal
Action Desk by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Robert Propst, George Nelson
Located in Madrid, ES
Action Office desk, model 64 902, designed by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller from the 1960s. Base made of chrome-plated aluminum with white plastic protectors. L...
Aluminum
Herman Miller Rolltop Schreibtisch action office George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Herman Miller Rolltop Schreibtisch aus den 1970er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von George Nelson und gilt heute als wahrer Designklassiker...
Chrome
Walnut 'EOG' Executive Desk George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960
By George Nelson
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This expansive modernist architectural desk belongs to the famous 'Executive Office Group' (EOG) series. The structural design relies on a large rectangular top (167 cm) in carefully...
Walnut
1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
By Herman Miller, Robert Propst, George Nelson
Located in Renens, CH
1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production George Nelson, architect, designer and author is famous for several of his creations such as the Bubble...
Metal
Rare Herman Miller "RED SNAPPER" Desk, Designed by Ayse Byrnel
Located in Portland, OR
Ultra rare early 2000s "RED SNAPPER" desk by Herman Miller from the RED / Cloud line. Designed by Ayse Byrnel to accommodate new, forward-thinking offices around the time of the DOT ...
Steel
MMG Single Pedestal Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A compact single pedestal office desk with slim pen drawer and pullout shelf in enameled steel, having a satin chrome frame and a white laminate top.
Laminate
Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT
By Herman Miller, Milo Baughman, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away MINT.
Birch
Leather, Primavera, and Steel Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1946
Located in Sagaponack, NY
George Nelson's masterpiece of utility, the 4658 residential desk produced from 1947-1953 is adept at filling the needs of an efficient home office. The desk is constructed of richly...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Action Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Action Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s
Chrome
Eames Desk Unit (EDU - 2nd Generation) by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Mille
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Ray Eames
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Plywood and off-the-shelf parts quickly became the calling card for the Eameses' honest design ethos. The Eames Desk Unit (EDU) was no different with its plywood top, masonite panels...
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
A George Nelson for Herman Miller Desk, Circa 1959. This is from their 'Steel Frame' group introduced in 1954. Pieces from the group were still in production in the 1960s but this i...
Steel
George Nelson Home Desk for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Hudson, NY
Walnut with original custom white leather writing surface and sliding floating doors, small drawers in maple. Storage and drop down typing table with original perforated aluminum fil...
Steel
Peter Protzman for Herman Miller Zebrawood and Chrome Desk
By Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller
Located in Portland, OR
Made in USA by Herman Miller An amazing, rare desk for Herman Miller. Only produced in 1970 and 1971. Beautifully designed, every component is worked into a coherent form includi...
Chrome
Action Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Zurich, CH
This Mid-Century Modern Classic ‘Action’ office desk was designed by George Nelson as seen in Kubrick’s sci-fi masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey. This piece was manufactured in 1964 ...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 27.75 in W 65 in D 26.5 in
Small Mid Century Modern Zebra Wood Desk By Peter Protzman For Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Peter Protzmann
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-century modern zebra wood desk by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller. Very good condition. No keys. Small gouges at the front of the desk. Other minor signs of wear from normal us...
Zebra Wood
Unavailable
H 32.25 in W 65 in D 32 in
Large Mid Century Modern Zebra Wood Desk By Peter Protzman For Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Peter Protzmann
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-century modern zebra wood desk by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller. This desk was produced only in 1970 and 1971 in limited numbers. Very good condition. Huge desk with lots of ...
Zebra Wood
George Nelson Walnut Executive Desk Herman Miller, 1950
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut Executive desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller features a rectangular grey laminate top over a return with drawers and doors, stainless steel legs.
Walnut
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 57.09 in D 45.28 in
Egon Eiermann Desk Produced by Herman Miller, Germany, 1968
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Köln, NRW
Desk by the German architect Egon Eiermann for Herman Miller, 1968 commissionned by the german Bundestag in a small series of tables.
Metal
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 57.09 in D 35.44 in
Egon Eiermann Desk Produced by Herman Miller, Germany, 1968
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Köln, NRW
Desk by the German architect Egon Eiermann for Herman Miller, 1968 commissionned by the german Bundestag in a small series of 400 tables.
Metal
Unavailable
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.
Steel, Chrome
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 ...
Maple, Walnut
1960s, Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and complete “ACTION OFFICE 1” desk. The condition is good. Designed by George Nelson. Manufactured by Herman Miller. Period: 1960-1969. The dimensions are: ...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Rare Herman Miller Upright Privacy Desk, 1960s
By Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, upright desk, with privacy walls and flap, by Herman Miller, circa the 1960s. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 36" (3') W x 21" D x 46...
George Nelson for Herman Miller Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
George Nelson for Herman Miller uncommon desk from the late 1950's. Walnut with black legs and trim. Seldom seen series. Matching dresser available as well! Top refinished, everythin...
Walnut
Clean Lined Modern Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Modern Desk, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, circa 1950's. Very architectural form. As it is finished on both sides, it can also be floated in a room. With t...
Aluminum, Nickel
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage model 4111 desk from the Steel frame series of furniture by George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller. This architectural minimalist desk has been restored including a n...
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 30 in W 58 in D 24 in
Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Flip Down Writing Desk Glass Topped 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic, flip down writing desk, with a glass top and three drawers, by George Nelson for Herman Miller, circa the 1950s.
Wood
Peter Protzman Desk for Herman Miller
By Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a rare desk designed by Peter Protzman. Desk in original vintage condition. Expect vintage wear.
Stainless Steel
Herman Miller "Zebrawood" Desk by Peter Protzman
By Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Herman Miller "Zebrawood" Desk by Peter Protzman
Chrome, Steel
George Nelson MMG Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Fraser, MI
MMG Desk designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Some collectors of George Nelson designs prefer some original condition. This desk is a combination. The top has been refini...
Steel
Sold
H 29 in W 72 in D 38 in
Mid Century Rosewood And Leather Executive Desk By Herman Miller for Biltrite
By Herman Miller
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Mid Century Rosewood And Leather Executive Desk By Herman Miller for Biltrite Canada, Circa 1970 Stunning vintage x-large office desk that’s rosewood with a leather top and chrome a...
Leather, Rosewood
George Nelson Action Office Desk Herman Miller 1964
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic and large office desk by iconic designer George Nelson for Herman Miller, signed.
Chrome
Herman Miller modular desk design Bruce Burdick 1980s
By Bruce Burdick, Herman Miller
Located in Parma, IT
Herman Miller modular desk designed by Bruce Burdick 1980s. Aluminium structure with special modular system and 3-spoke aluminium feet. Suspended aluminium drawer unit, glass tops. I...
Crystal, Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller 1952 Executive Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
Executive L-shaped desk with original wood grained laminate writing surface, two sided credenza with red masonite sliding doors, drawers and adjustable shelves. Walnut on nickel plat...
Metal
Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller Office Desk System
By Herman Miller, Bruce Burdick
Located in Kansas City, MO
A 7 foot extruded aluminum arm stands on a pair of three pronged aluminum legs and supports a desk top, file separators and holders and a rare suspended trash can. We can also add a ...
Aluminum, Metal
George Nelson Steel Frame Desk for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson steel frame desk in original condition with minor wear. Refinishing is available for an additional charge.
Metal
Mid Century Gilbert Rohde Pedestal Desk for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Gilbert Rohde Paldao double pedestal desk produced by Herman Miller. Biomorphic top with six drawers and pull-out writing surface.
Brass
George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Desk, N. 4658
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
George Nelson for Herman Miller desk n. 4658, in walnut, steel and leather, 1946.
Steel
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
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