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Period: Mid-20th Century
Creator: Herman Miller
Charles and Ray Eames Storage Unit "ESU" for Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic design, this 2nd generation Eames Storage Unit for Herman Miller, c.1950s, USA, is a beautiful example of what has been described as "working art." The unit features a birc...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Rare Midcentury Eames ESU 400-C for Herman Miller 1st Series
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this Charles and Ray Eames designed ESU 400-C for Herman Miller. This is the rarest 1st series ESU (Eames Storage Unit) A versatile case piece that makes a ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases

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Chrome, Steel

Art Deco East Indian Laurel Bookcase by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller No. 344
Located in New York, NY
This well composed and materially stunning Art Deco Bookcase/Cabinet by Gilbert Rohde in East Indian Laurel for the Herman Miller Company- Model No. 344 originates from the United St...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases

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Wood

Rosewood Thin Edge Bookshelf by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A beautiful rare and hard-to-find Rosewood Thin Edge bookcase by George Nelson for Herman Miller. The Thin Edge bookcase would look great in any Mid-Century Modern or Contemporary ho...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases

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Rosewood

Second Generation 1950s Eames ESU 251-C
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Second generation ESU 251-C modular unit, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Inspired by industrial warehouse shelving, this original ESU features colorful, lacquer...
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American Mid-20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Gilbert Rohde 'Paldao Group' Modular Bookcase System
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare 3-piece storage system, one of the earliest modular furniture designs, veneered in exotic Paldao burl door-fronts and figured Paldao sides. The dark stain finish is original and beautiful, with a rich rosewood color. The drop-down secretary door is set with an elegantly cast brass knob, and opens to a hidden desk...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Wall Unit by George Nelson for Mobilier International, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Wall unit composed of 5 boxes, 2 glass boards, 4 aluminum posts adjustable in height: Min: 258cm Max: 265cm and 4 wooden boards. Wear due to time and age...
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Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases

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Metal, Aluminum

Three Pc. Set of Art Deco Paldao Line Rohde for Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Incredible suite of Gilbert Rohde design Paldao line, circa 1940's made by Herman Miller. This set has been professionally refinished, and is in virtually immaculate condition. Rare ...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Burl

Pair George Nelson for Herman Miller Black Bookcases with Walnut Doors
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair George Nelson designed Black bookcases with Walnut doors for Herman Miller. Each shallow unit has one adjustable shelf, and small cabinet with a Walnut door. Behind the doo...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Paldao Group Bookcases, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An extremely rare and exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern bookcase cabinets Designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller "Paldao Group" USA, 1940s Exotic book-matched pald...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases

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Glass, Paldao

1950s Walnut Open Cabinet with Glass Shelving by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid walnut open cabinet or vitrine with three adjustable glass shelves and a solid glass paneled back.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases

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Glass, Walnut

Gilbert Rohde Paldao Secretary Display Case for Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bookcase with drop-front secretary desk and storage drawers in paldao wood. Glass dividers separate storage compartments, and cork-lined back. Retains Herman Miller tag. Great origin...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Paldao

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