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Period: 20th Century
Creator: Herman Miller
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 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

George Nelson Home Office Desk Model 4658 for Herman Miller
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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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum, Steel

U-Shape Burdick Desk for Herman Miller with Floating Table
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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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Onyx, Granite, Aluminum

Action Desk by George Nelson & Robert Propst for 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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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Table or Desk
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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

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 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

George Nelson Action Office Architect's Roll-Top Desk for Herman Miller
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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American 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

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 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Herman Miller Office Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern office desk by Herman Miller. Made in 1993 while retaining the mid-century modern style. Large wood top with metal hardware. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Corner Executive Desk
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...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

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 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Desk Action Office 1, George Nelson, Herman Miller, Large Version
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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

George Nelson Walnut Executive and Typewriter Desk Set
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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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

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 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller, 1960s The Top has a very floating appearance.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Action Office 1' Desk
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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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Herman Miller Table or Desk with Knoll Walnut Top
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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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Yellow & Black Steel Frame Desk Model 4111 by George Nelson Herman Miller Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Yellow & black steel frame desk Model 4111 by George Nelson Herman Miller Mint.
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1960s Walnut and Leather Desk by George Nelson for 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...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Elusive Modernist Action Office Desk or Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
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...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century 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 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Herman Miller Drop Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table or Desk
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.
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1970s Peter Protzman Zebrawood executive desk for 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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American Modern Vintage 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

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Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
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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. We also have two 32 inch square Eames tables and a boomerang shaped desk on an Eames aluminum base. A white marble Eames coffee table is also available. 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...
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Eames for Herman Miller 32 Inch Square Angular Aluminum Base Table
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. 32” square x 26” High Condition: Solid wood top in very good condition with new coat of finish. Only very minor flaws remain. 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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Located in Chattanooga, TN
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 Condition: Table top has been refinished. Original aluminum base has some light wear including scuffs and spots. We also have two 32″ inch square Eames Herman Miller tables. 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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Located in BROOKLYN, NY
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Located in Fulton, CA
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Eames for Herman Miller Student Desk Chair
H 31.75 in W 21.5 in D 24 in

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