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Comprehensive Storage System by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Creator: Herman Miller
Offered by: 20cdesign

Description
Early production 'CSS" - Comprehensive Storage System designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1959. This system is in excellent condition with the early Herman Miller lable constructed from anodized aluminum, walnut and laminate. The CSS consists of eight drawers, two drop front compartments and four compartments with adjustable shelves. Born in Hartford Conneticut in 1908, George Nelson studied architecture at Yale University, earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1928 and his Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1931. Between 1931 and 1932, he studied at the Catholic University in Washington, D.C., at which point he won the Rome Prize, which provided a two-year stipend to study at the American Academy in Rome. While there, he conducted interviews with 12 leading architects of the day (including Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, Gio Ponti and Walter Gropius.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Condition:	Good. Very good condition. Wear consistent with age & use.
Creation Date:	1959
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	SKU00002021
Incollect Reference #:	745341

Dimensions

W.	129.25 in;	H.	95.5 in;	D.	18.5 in;
W.	328.3 cm;	H.	242.57 cm;	D.	46.99 cm;

Message from Seller:

Founded in 1998, 20cdesign specializes in exceptional 20th-century modern furniture, fine art, and decorative objects, serving collectors and designers worldwide. Located in Dallas, Texas, they are known for their thoughtfully curated gallery and commitment to lasting client relationships. Phone: 214.939.1430 | Email: info@20cdesign.com