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Period: 1950s
Creator: Herman Miller
George Nelson X-Leg Table for 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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson for Herman Miller Side Table, Work Table or Small Desk, Signed
Located in Doylestown, PA
George Nelson for Herman Miller side table, work table or small console desk. Great as a side/work table in a home office for printer, files, etc as a useful auxiliary piece to your...
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North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

1950's George Nelson X-Leg Extension Dining Table Model 5062
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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

1950s George Nelson Swag Leg Desk
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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955
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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, 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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum, Steel

George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk
Located in Brescia, IT
George Nelson by Hermann Miller 1950s Laminated wood, aluminum base Rare model.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Writing Desk by George Nelson
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.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

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Located in Dallas, TX
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George Nelson for Herman Miller Extendable Dining Table with Butterfly Leaves
Located in Baltimore, MD
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George Nelson Action Office Architect's Roll-Top Desk for Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
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Round Side Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The George Nelson-designed round pedestal side table for Herman Miller features a timeless and sleek design. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it boasts a circular table s...
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1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
Located in Renens, CH
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George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk
Located in Brescia, IT
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Located in Fraser, MI
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George Nelson for Herman Miller Midcentury Rectangular Wood Desk, USA, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
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1950s 'Steel Frame' Desk Model 4111 by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
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Located in Oklahoma City, OK
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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