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Place of Origin: American
Creator: Herman Miller
George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Table or Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Skokie, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Vintage Action Office Table or Desk
The Action Office desk or conference table was designed by American designer and architect George Nelson (1908-1986) for Herman Miller. A substantial piece, It features a beautifully grained walnut top mounted on a streamlined, polished stainless steel base. The desk top edge is trimmed in black rubber. to protect it against bumps and bruises. Two small desk drawers slide out from beneath the table top. The drawers can be removed if desired. The desk top has been recently restored and is in excellent condition. Action Office was originally designed as a set of components that could be combined in multiple ways and changed as needed to evolve with the office over time.
George Nelson was one of the founders of American Modernism. From 1946 until 1972, Nelson was director of design at Herman Miller. While there, Nelson introduced several important innovations in office furniture design, such as the Swagged Leg Group, which included the DAF and MAA chairs...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Action Desk by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Robert Propst, Herman Miller
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. Locka...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson X-Leg Table for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson X-Leg Table for Herman Miller. Originally designed and produced in the 1950s this was made as a work table for an office but equally intended for a dining space as well...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Berlin, DE
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller, 1960s
The Top has a very floating appearance.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Action Office 1' Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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, w...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
George Nelson Action Office Architect's Roll-Top Desk for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
Striking black and walnut roll-top architect's desk with three drawers and hidden file storage.
Produced in 1964 by the Herman Miller company for the Action Office Series...
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Mid-20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson Home Office Desk Model 4658 for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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. This enormous desk has three separate surface tops: 84"x 44" glass top, a round onyx top, and a dark granite Geig...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Onyx, Granite, Aluminum
1950's George Nelson X-Leg Extension Dining Table Model 5062
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Hanover, MA
Early George Nelson model 5062 X-Leg extension dining table for Herman Miller, 1952.
Table has two 12 inch extension leaves and pull-out metal extension tracks.
Table is 29 inches...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Desk Action Office 1, George Nelson, Herman Miller, Large Version
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Bern, CH
Design classic desk Action Office 1, George Nelson, Herman Miller, large version.
Offered is a rare original design classic rarity, the desk Action Office 1. Model 64 902. Designe...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1950s George Nelson Swag Leg Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Swag leg desk, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Colorful cubbyholes and molded drawers allow for a tidy and streamlined workspace. O...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson Walnut Executive and Typewriter Desk Set
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, Executive Office Group desk model 9959 and typewriter return desk model 4751 by George Nelson for Herman Miller features a dark walnut finish with steel legs, alu...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Corner Executive Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Corner Executive Desk
This desk measures: 60 wide x 30 deep x 29.75 high, with a chair cleara...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955. Professionally restored in showroom condition, this beautiful desk has a drop leaf on the left side with all orig...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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 ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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 right side bottom). Original designed for larger desk, return, typewriter desk...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brescia, IT
George Nelson by Hermann Miller
1950s
Laminated wood, aluminum base
Rare model.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Yellow & Black Steel Frame Desk Model 4111 by George Nelson Herman Miller Mint
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Yellow & black steel frame desk Model 4111 by George Nelson Herman Miller Mint.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Elusive Modernist Action Office Desk or Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
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 mino...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Walnut and Leather Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s walnut and leather desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Executed in walnut with leather lift top (with key) covering center filing compartment, which illuminates and contai...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson Home Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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...
Category
1940s Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Writing Desk by George Nelson
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. Lamp is 18" H.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
George Nelson Herman Miller Drop Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table or Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
A rarer find in original black finish. Clever design by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Measures: 40" depth
29.75" height.
64.75" long unfolded
41.5" half folded
18.5" folded.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1970s Peter Protzman Zebrawood executive desk for Herman Miller
By Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Peter Protzman’s zebra wood executive desk for Herman Miller. These were manufactured in 1970 and 1971. This desk was only produced for a short period of time because of issues with ...
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1970s Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Nouveau Lucy Desk by Richard Holbrook/Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, CA
New nouveau chrome Lucy desk by Richard Holbrook with chrome legs. for Herman Miller. desk and top shelf. The desk top area has a distinctive shape tet off...
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1970s Modern Vintage American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
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White Pedestal Coffee Side Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA, 1960s
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By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for the table alone. The chairs and accessories pictured are not included.
Vintage Eames round white laminate table for Herman Miller. The 42″ diameter dining table rests on a classic Charles Eames aluminum contract base with black post. The pedestal design allows for maximum leg room beneath the table. The table has room to seat up to six people. Leveling glides on the feet can be adjusted maintain balance on uneven floors. This white laminate top is original and features the Herman Miller label. The Eames table was first designed in the Mid-Century Modern era and has endured through the decades with it’s timeless, versatile design. This table is well suited at home or in the office. Commercial settings, rentals, and homes with children benefit from the durable laminate surface.
42” diameter x 29” High
Condition: Original vintage condition with light wear throughout including tiny nicks on table top, paint scuffs on stem and spots on aluminum base.
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Eames for Herman Miller 32 Inch Square Angular Aluminum Base Table
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage Eames table by Herman Miller with angular aluminum base. The 32″ square table is compact and versatile. Use this table in the dining room, kitchen, or office. The table was first designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1964. The elegant yet utilitarian table was meant to adapt a variety of needs and settings. The sleek, stem-like, base maximizes leg room. This table has an angular aluminum base most commonly seen on the Eames coffee tables. We also have a near identical table that has the typical swag style base. The table has the signature four-prong aluminum base. Leveling glides on the feet correct uneven floor surfaces. The solid wood top on this table appears to be a post-market modification.
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Condition: Clean solid wood top except for very minor flaws. Original aluminum base has some light wear including scuffs and spots.
We also have a second, nearly identical version of this table. Inquire if you are interested in the mate. Complete your office with Charles Pollock Executive chairs (sold separately) in blue velvet, red or blue fabric. Eames collectors will be happy to know that we have twenty naugahyde stackable Eames shell chairs...
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By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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Something old, something new, something borrowed… but it’s not blue. This Mid-Century Modern boomerang desk is a new creation made from vintage parts. The restored Mid-Century Modern boomerang table top has been married to an authentic Eames table base. Our restoration team fashioned this versatile, sleek, piece that can be used as a table or desk. The Atomic Age table top arches, with a narrow left side broadening as it bends toward the right. Savvy collector’s will immediately recognize the aluminum Eames base, first designed in 1964 for Herman Miller. The sleek, stem-like, base maximizes leg room. The table has two of the signature four-prong aluminum bases. Leveling glides on the feet to correct uneven floor surfaces. This piece is a one-of-a-kind creation built on a legendary foundation.
73” Long x 34.75” Deep x 28 3/8” High
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Located in BROOKLYN, NY
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