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1950s George Nelson : rosewood "Executive Office Group" desk w/cabinets

Creator: George Nelson
Offered by: FINCH hudson

Description
In the 1950s, George Nelson, as Herman Miller’s Director of Design, sought to modernize the American office environment. Introduced in 1946, the new "Executive Office Group" line was one of the first modular office systems that embodies Nelson’s philosophy of “honest design” — utility married to aesthetics. This flexible set uses the luxury upgrade rosewood veneer on each piece including a sleek executive desk that connects to a pair of cabinets with pull out drawers and laminated sliding door cabinets. Aluminum pulls and stainless steel legs. Produced by Herman Miller, Zeeland Michigan.

Sold as a set. Has been recently refinished - images not updated.

Cabinets are 26" height, 18.5" depth. Long cabinet length : 69", smaller : 34.3".

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	United States, Michigan
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	rosewood, metal
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1950s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
200 Lex Booth #:	60
Incollect Reference #:	835331

Dimensions

W.	84.1 in;	H.	30.1 in;	D.	36.1 in;
W.	213.61 cm;	H.	76.45 cm;	D.	91.69 cm;

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