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1950s Vintage Herman Miller appears to be George Nelson - $2,200 (Sherman Oaks)
condition:
excellent
make / manufacturer:
Herman Miller, Steelcase, Eames
model name / number:
Attributed
size / dimensions:
54"w x 30"D x 29.25" H
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This appears to be an extremely early George Nelson pedestal desk made for Herman Miller.
It may be from one of his well-known designers Charles Eames or Ray Eames as their teams were developing these lines together.
Walnut, steel, aluminum, original high-end Formica, oak drawers
54" Wide x 30" Deep x 29.25" High
Design, components and materials suggest a bit of research is needed as it may be a VERY rare piece of Mid Century Modern furniture
We believe it is an early version or final prototype made in the mid 1950s, NOT one of the later production models made by Herman Miller.
Any production models up for sale word wide were possibly copies of this one.
It may be one of the few in existence especially in this condition.
It could be an even earlier prototype, but it seems to us that it has early layout markings plus a few elements of preproduction models leading to the more commonly found production models.
We welcome any thoughts on complete authentication as this may be a very rare piece. And if it is not, such as proof of its existence in a manufacturer's catalog, then we will adjust the price.
However, everything points to a one-of-a-kind desk made by the best designers of their time.
Original owner's family had it since the late 1950s. All worked in high end design and medical fields and were connected to the right people to have acquired this from Herman Miller in the 1950s.
We also understand there were also custom made desks based on certain styles, so it may be a custom order desk. Not necessarily a prototype, but still not common. But the layout markings are too rough for standard custom order furniture which would normally have such marks removed.
COMPLETELY UNRESTORED
Solid oak dovetailed drawers
Welded and ground steel and aluminum frame
ORIGINAL Formica. Almost perfect condition especially considering its age of 65-75 years
ALL marking from craftwork left in place as if it was a final preproduction desk
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$2,200 Or Best Offer
818-.37-1..six 796
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This appears to be an original pedestal desk
Has all original Grant Sliderite drawer slides
Drawers work fantastic. NOT abused. It was in one family for over 65 years.
Formica is not peeling or delaminating. Extremely thick surface versus other models.
Steel supports are nearly 1/4" thick