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George Nelson & Associates
Action Office desk and perch from the 649 series
Herman Miller
USA, 1960
walnut, laminate, aluminum, lacquered wood, leather, enameled steel, plastic
50 w x 32 d x 44 h inches
Stool measures 27 w x 27 d x 40.5 h inches. Desk features three shallow drawers and one tambour door concealing a writing surface and three hanging file slots. Signed with disc manufacturer’s label to underside of desk: [Action Office Herman Miller Zeeland, Mich.].
Estimate: $2,000–3,000
Result: $2,000
Literature: George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher, von Vegesack and Eisenbrand, pg. 274
Top tambour sticks in use. Small points of wear to edges and high points in keeping with normal use. Minor oxidation to metal bases. Overall both in fine vintage condition.