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Elusive Modernist Action Office Desk or Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller

$2,800
£2,077.71
€2,420.25
CA$3,897.62
A$4,340.35
CHF 2,258.91
MX$53,516.01
NOK 28,768.99
SEK 27,040.06
DKK 18,058.04
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Rarely seen modernist action office desk or conference table by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Purchased from prominent Buffalo NY architect. Beautiful figured walnut wood top minor scratches. Original cast aluminum base. Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en route from Buffalo NY.

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