George Nelson (American, 1908 - 1986) for Herman Miller chest cabinet, model no. 5245 (designed 1952), ca. 1958, rectangular, in rosewood, with single cabinet door to right and five long drawers to left, label inside drawer. 40.75" H x 55.75" W x 19.5" D. Note: The offered lot was acquired from Herman Miller in April of 1958. The original bedroom suite consisted of a special order bed, two night tables, a chest, and a chest-cabinet, each with a special finish which required approval from the Herman Miller firm. A copy of this bill will be offered with each lot. Literature: George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher, von Vegesack and Eisenbrand, pg. 244 discusses series The Herman Miller Collection, manufacturer?s catalog, 1952, unpaginated.

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