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George Nelson/ Alexander Girard Hanging Wall Vanity
George Nelson/ Alexander Girard Hanging Wall Vanity

George Nelson/ Alexander Girard Hanging Wall Vanity

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

surface sticks out 24" when down. Originally designed in conjunction with the Nelson CSS System. Odd

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Walnut

CSS George Nelson bookcase, Mobilier International edition, 1970'
CSS George Nelson bookcase, Mobilier International edition, 1970'

CSS George Nelson bookcase, Mobilier International edition, 1970'

By George Nelson

Located in LYON, FR

CSS George Nelson modular bookcase Black-stained ash and aluminum wall-mounted bookcase from the

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit, 1950
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit, 1950

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

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson per Herman Miller Libreria "CSS", italia 1960s
George Nelson per Herman Miller Libreria "CSS", italia 1960s

George Nelson per Herman Miller Libreria "CSS", italia 1960s

$16,949

H 118.12 in W 97.25 in D 18.12 in

George Nelson per Herman Miller Libreria "CSS", italia 1960s

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Naples, IT

Libreria modulare del modello CSS disegnata da George Nelson per Herman Miller. Il sistema è

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

rare bookcase designed "css" model by george nelson for herman miller 1060
rare bookcase designed "css" model by george nelson for herman miller 1060

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum

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

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

CSS library by George Nelson for ICF De  Padua 1960s
CSS library by George Nelson for ICF De  Padua 1960s

CSS library by George Nelson for ICF De Padua 1960s

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H 79.14 in W 70.28 in D 17.72 in

CSS library by George Nelson for ICF De Padua 1960s

By George Nelson, ICF De Padova

Located in Milano, IT

Wall-mounted bookcase requiring wall anchorage, with open shelves and storage elements, aluminum uprights, enameled metal. Good conditions.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Shelving Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1959
Shelving Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1959

Shelving Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1959

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Expansive Four Bay George Nelson ‘Comprehensive Storage System' (CSS) with customized ash

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Vintage 1960s American Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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George Nelson CSS System
George Nelson CSS System

George Nelson CSS System

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H 96.07 in W 97.64 in D 19.69 in

George Nelson CSS System

By George Nelson

Located in Epagny, FR

Impressive example of George Nelson's CSS storage system for Mobilier International . The system

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Vintage 1960s American Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Shelving System by George Nelson CSS for Herman Miller, 1960s, Oak
Mid Century Shelving System by George Nelson CSS for Herman Miller, 1960s, Oak

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Comprehensive Storage System (CSS) by George Nelson
Comprehensive Storage System (CSS) by George Nelson

Comprehensive Storage System (CSS) by George Nelson

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H 81 in W 128 in D 19.5 in

Comprehensive Storage System (CSS) by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful example of George Nelson's Comprehensive Storage System (CSS), comprised of four

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20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Library Modular Floor Ceiling "CSS" by George Nelson
Library Modular Floor Ceiling "CSS" by George Nelson

Library Modular Floor Ceiling "CSS" by George Nelson

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H 79 in W 163 in D 21 in

Library Modular Floor Ceiling "CSS" by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence

George Nelson (1908-1986) & Furniture International spectacular library modular floor ceiling "CSS

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Vintage 1960s American Shelves

Walnut CSS Sideboard by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Walnut CSS Sideboard by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Walnut CSS Sideboard by George Nelson for Herman Miller

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H 14.57 in W 98.43 in D 19.69 in

Walnut CSS Sideboard by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Grenoble, FR

Wall-mounted walnut CSS sideboard by George Nelson for Herman Miller.  

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20th Century American Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Rare Alexander Girard & George Nelson Herman Miller Wall Mounted Vanity CSS
Rare Alexander Girard & George Nelson Herman Miller Wall Mounted Vanity CSS

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

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Original CSS, Comprehensive Storage System, by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Original CSS, Comprehensive Storage System, by George Nelson for Herman Miller

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Four De La Baie Css Mural Étagère Pour Herman Miller, 1959
George Nelson Four De La Baie Css Mural Étagère Pour Herman Miller, 1959

George Nelson Four De La Baie Css Mural Étagère Pour Herman Miller, 1959

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Grenoble, FR

Wall-mounted four Bay CSS (Comprehensive Storage System), designed by George Nelson for Herman

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20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Css Single Bay Desk Unit
George Nelson Css Single Bay Desk Unit

George Nelson Css Single Bay Desk Unit

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H 108 in W 33 in D 19 in

George Nelson Css Single Bay Desk Unit

Located in Philadelphia, PA

George Nelson Css Unit. Single Bay Unit with 5 shelfs and single drawer. One shelf unit has

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American Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Rare 3 bay wall unit Georges Nelson CSS Shelf Palisander
Rare 3 bay wall unit Georges Nelson CSS Shelf Palisander

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

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Vintage 1970s American Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

George Nelson CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller, 1959
George Nelson CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller, 1959

George Nelson CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller, 1959

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H 92.52 in W 100.4 in D 9.45 in

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

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Georges Nelson, CSS Library, 1970
Georges Nelson, CSS Library, 1970

Georges Nelson, CSS Library, 1970

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H 98.43 in W 132.29 in D 19.3 in

Georges Nelson, CSS Library, 1970

By George Nelson

Located in Catonvielle, FR

Unique version of the CCS bookcase by Georges Nelson in white melamine and American oak, published

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Vintage 1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Herman Miller : George Nelson 'CSS' Unit
Herman Miller : George Nelson 'CSS' Unit

Herman Miller : George Nelson 'CSS' Unit

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H 95 in W 33 in D 15.25 in

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

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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

George Nelson CSS Shelving Unit by Herman Miller
George Nelson CSS Shelving Unit by Herman Miller

George Nelson CSS Shelving Unit by Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

This CSS shelving unt is an excellent example. The beautiful minimalist design is comprised of four

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson CSS Shelving Unit by Herman Miller
George Nelson CSS Shelving Unit by Herman Miller

George Nelson CSS Shelving Unit by Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

This CSS shelving unit is an excellent example. The beautiful design is comprised of four tension

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Lighted George Nelson CSS Herman Miller Wall Unit
Mid-Century Modern Lighted George Nelson CSS Herman Miller Wall Unit

Mid-Century Modern Lighted George Nelson CSS Herman Miller Wall Unit

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Wilmington, DE

Nelson for Herman Miller in 1959. Made from aluminum, walnut, and laminate, this system offers flexible

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern George Nelson Css Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase w Desk 1960s
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Css Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase w Desk 1960s

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

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Shelving System by George Nelson CSS for Herman Miller, 1960s, Oak
Mid Century Shelving System by George Nelson CSS for Herman Miller, 1960s, Oak

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller Style CSS Wall Unit, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller Style CSS Wall Unit, 1960s

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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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Vintage CSS Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller 1960s
Vintage CSS Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller 1960s

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

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Wall Mounted CSS Vanity by George Nelson
Rare Wall Mounted CSS Vanity by George Nelson

Rare Wall Mounted CSS Vanity by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

The vanity is part of the CSS series for Herman Miller, it features a drop-front door concealing

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Vintage 1960s American Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Desk and Wall Unit Combo
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Desk and Wall Unit Combo

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

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

CSS Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller
CSS Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller

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.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller CSS Unit
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller CSS Unit

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

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Rare 1st Generation CSS by Herman Miller
George Nelson Rare 1st Generation CSS by Herman Miller

George Nelson Rare 1st Generation CSS by Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

. George Nelson's wildly innovative designs for modular systems Omni and CSS (Comprehensive Storage System

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

CSS Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller
CSS Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller

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

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

CSS Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller

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

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

CSS  designed by George Nelson
CSS  designed by George Nelson

CSS designed by George Nelson

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H 64 in W 121.25 in D 14.5 in

CSS designed by George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

Wall mount Comprehensive Storage System.
Open shelving, disply shelving, flip-door and divided cases.
1 fluorescent fixture.

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Vintage 1950s American Shelves

George Nelson Four Bay Fully Loaded CSS System by Herman Miller
George Nelson Four Bay Fully Loaded CSS System by Herman Miller

George Nelson Four Bay Fully Loaded CSS System by Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

Please look closely at all of the photos. This CSS system is larger than it appears. Due to the

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Three-Bay CSS Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller

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

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

1970s CSS Modular Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller
1970s CSS Modular Wall Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller

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

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Stainless Steel

Walnut Aluminum Modular CSS Shelving Unit by George Nelson
Walnut Aluminum Modular CSS Shelving Unit by George Nelson

Walnut Aluminum Modular CSS Shelving Unit by George Nelson

Located in Ferndale, MI

Walnut Aluminum Modular CSS Shelving Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Multiple

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Vintage 1960s American Bookcases

Vintage George Nelson Comprehensive Storage System Circa 1960s w/Record Cabinet
Vintage George Nelson Comprehensive Storage System Circa 1960s w/Record Cabinet

Vintage George Nelson Comprehensive Storage System Circa 1960s w/Record Cabinet

By George Nelson

Located in Emeryville, CA

Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (CSS) in 1959 and produced it

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Incredible Midcentury Wall Unit by Dean Santner
Incredible Midcentury Wall Unit by Dean Santner

Incredible Midcentury Wall Unit by Dean Santner

By Dean Santner

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

have come across. A suburb Craft Modern response to the Cado system from Denmark or the CSS by George

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

George Nelson CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller, 1959
George Nelson CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller, 1959

George Nelson CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller, 1959

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H 0.93 in W 100.4 in D 18.51 in

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

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

George Nelson CSS for Herman Miller
George Nelson CSS for Herman Miller

George Nelson CSS for Herman Miller

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H 92 in W 146 in D 19 in

George Nelson CSS for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

George Nelson Comprehensive Storage System CSS for Herman Miller Furniture. Such a useful and Great

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Aluminum

Midcentury George Nelson CSS for Herman Miller
Midcentury George Nelson CSS for Herman Miller

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

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

George Nelson CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller
George Nelson CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller

George Nelson CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller

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H 86 in W 161.5 in D 19 in

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

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury George Nelson CSS Unit for Herman Miller
Midcentury George Nelson CSS Unit for Herman Miller

Midcentury George Nelson CSS Unit for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration is this authentic and original CSS Unit designed by George Nelson for Herman

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson CSS Wall-Mounted Shelf for Herman Miller, 1960s
George Nelson CSS Wall-Mounted Shelf for Herman Miller, 1960s

George Nelson CSS Wall-Mounted Shelf for Herman Miller, 1960s

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Berlin, DE

Rare CSS wall-mounted version by George Nelson. 13 boards and five poles in total.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson CSS Shelving Unit with Chalkboard by Herman Miller
George Nelson CSS Shelving Unit with Chalkboard by Herman Miller

George Nelson CSS Shelving Unit with Chalkboard by Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

This CSS shelving unit is a very uncommon example. The beautiful Minimalist design is comprised of

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Five Bay George Nelson CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller
Five Bay George Nelson CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller

Five Bay George Nelson CSS Wall Unit for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Culver City, CA

An incredible piece of Mid-Century Modern design-- this five bay walnut George Nelson wall unit was

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Danish Modern Herman Miller George Nelson CSS File Cabinet on Wheels
Midcentury Danish Modern Herman Miller George Nelson CSS File Cabinet on Wheels

Midcentury Danish Modern Herman Miller George Nelson CSS File Cabinet on Wheels

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Wilmington, DE

What a find. Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern file cabinet made by George Nelson for Herman

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

George Nelson CSS Book Shelf Wall Unit with Desk Herman Miller Circa 1955
George Nelson CSS Book Shelf Wall Unit with Desk Herman Miller Circa 1955

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

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Low Desk Chair
George Nelson for Herman Miller Low Desk Chair

George Nelson for Herman Miller Low Desk Chair

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H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller Low Desk Chair

By George Nelson

Located in St. Louis, MO

. Upholstery and foam need replacement. Original label, circa 1950s. This chair was paired with a Nelson CSS

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Early George Nelson Eog Executive Desk with Return for Herman Miller, 1950s
Early George Nelson Eog Executive Desk with Return for Herman Miller, 1950s

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

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Birch, Walnut

George Nelson Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit
George Nelson Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit

George Nelson Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit

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H 84 in W 96 in D 20.5 in

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

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

George Nelson Four Bay CSS System
George Nelson Four Bay CSS System

George Nelson Four Bay CSS System

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H 78 in W 128 in D 12 in

George Nelson Four Bay CSS System

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

Nelson for Herman Miller CSS (Comprehensive Storage Storage System) Features Alexander Girard

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

George Nelson Five Bay CSS Wall Unit
George Nelson Five Bay CSS Wall Unit

George Nelson Five Bay CSS Wall Unit

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H 96 in W 160 in D 20.5 in

George Nelson Five Bay CSS Wall Unit

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in San Mateo, CA

Large and exceptional CSS wall unit by George Nelson. This system has ten shelves, one magazine

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

CSS Rosewood Shelf by George Nelson for Mobilier International, 1960s
CSS Rosewood Shelf by George Nelson for Mobilier International, 1960s

CSS Rosewood Shelf by George Nelson for Mobilier International, 1960s

By George Nelson

Located in Catonvielle, FR

CSS modular bookcase in rosewood, floor / ceiling version by George Nelson for Mobilier

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Bookshelf Unit
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Bookshelf Unit

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

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Aluminum, Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Css' Wall Unit
George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Css' Wall Unit

George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Css' Wall Unit

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H 102.76 in W 200.6 in D 19.89 in

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

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Herman Miller Three Bay CSS Shelf Wall Unit
George Nelson Herman Miller Three Bay CSS Shelf Wall Unit

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

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Mid-20th Century American Shelves

Custom Contract George Nelson Walk Around CSS Display Case Room Divider
Custom Contract George Nelson Walk Around CSS Display Case Room Divider

Custom Contract George Nelson Walk Around CSS Display Case Room Divider

By George Nelson

Located in Ferndale, MI

Rare custom contract George nelson walk around CSS display case room divider by George Nelson for

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

CSS Shelf by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1965
CSS Shelf by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1965

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

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Walnut Wall Unit
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Walnut Wall Unit

George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Walnut Wall Unit

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H 95.28 in W 161.42 in D 15.75 in

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

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

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By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

This is a rare American ‘Omni’ modular freestanding shelving system in walnut and aluminium, designed by George Nelson in 1952 and manufactured by Herman Miller, America. The shelvi...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno Libreria Modulare E22, Italia 1960s
Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno Libreria Modulare E22, Italia 1960s

Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno Libreria Modulare E22, Italia 1960s

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...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

$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 ...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Pontile bookcase and cabinet, in oak wood by AccardiBuccheri for Medulum
Pontile bookcase and cabinet, in oak wood by AccardiBuccheri for Medulum

Pontile bookcase and cabinet, in oak wood by AccardiBuccheri for Medulum

By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri

Located in Meolo, Venezia

Bookcase made of a series of solid wood poles with circular section, veneered shelves with solid wood edging, all made of Oak wood finished with transparent paint. The head of the po...

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2010s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Oak

Mid Century Omni Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase by George Nelson
Mid Century Omni Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase by George Nelson

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...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

George Nelson For Mobilier International Paris Mid Century Wall Unit
George Nelson For Mobilier International Paris Mid Century Wall Unit

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. ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Osvaldo Borsani and Agenore Fabbri E22 shelving system for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
Osvaldo Borsani and Agenore Fabbri E22 shelving system for Tecno, Italy, 1950s

Osvaldo Borsani and Agenore Fabbri E22 shelving system for Tecno, Italy, 1950s

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani, Agenore Fabbri

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

This E22 modular bookcase/wall system, conceived by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, presents a remarkably poetic and functional architecture of display and storage. The composition begins...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Omni Freestanding Shelving Unit w/ Secretary Desk by George Nelson
Omni Freestanding Shelving Unit w/ Secretary Desk by George Nelson

Omni Freestanding Shelving Unit w/ Secretary Desk by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1960s. Modular freestanding unit with secretary desk. Walnut wood with omni metal rods.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Comprehensive Storage System by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Comprehensive Storage System by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Comprehensive Storage System by George Nelson for Herman Miller

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 George Nelson, Herman Miller

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage 1220 Action Office George Nelson bookcase for Herman Miller
Vintage 1220 Action Office George Nelson bookcase for Herman Miller

Vintage 1220 Action Office George Nelson bookcase for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in LYON, FR

1220 Action Office George Nelson bookcase for Herman Miller Rare 1220 model bookcase by George Nelson for Herman Miller from the Action Office series. These shelves are modular, wi...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Gae Large Multi-Finish Modular Bookcase by Carpanelli
Gae Large Multi-Finish Modular Bookcase by Carpanelli

Gae Large Multi-Finish Modular Bookcase by Carpanelli

$11,875 / item

H 74.81 in W 86.62 in D 14.97 in

Gae Large Multi-Finish Modular Bookcase by Carpanelli

By Carpanelli

Located in Milan, IT

The unique volumetric identity characterizing Gae Aulenti Square in Milan inspired the proportions and lines of this stunning bookcase. Its airy design, resulting from the juxtaposit...

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2010s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

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Nelson Css For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal nelson css for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every nelson css was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer nelson css, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each nelson css bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made nelson css over the years, but those crafted by George Nelson, Herman Miller and Mobilier International are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Nelson Css?

Prices for a nelson css start at $495 and top out at $19,600 with the average selling for $8,393.

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.