George Nelson & Associates
CSS (Comprehensive Storage System)

Herman Miller
1959
walnut, aluminum, lacquered masonite, mirrored glass, enameled aluminum, fabric, chrome-plated steel
94.5 h × 97 w × 20.5 d in (240 × 246 × 52 cm)

System is comprised of four uprights, a cabinet with two sliding doors (no shelving inside), four shelves, four drawers, one vanity mirror and one work surface featuring two non-adjustable drawers.

Provenance: Collection of Mark McDonald | Sotheby's, New York, What Modern Is: The Collection of Mark McDonald, 10 March 2011, Lot 420 | Private Collection

Literature: George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher, von Vegesack and Eisenbrand, pg. 245 Design for Living: Furniture and Lighting 1950-2000, Hanks and Hoy, ppg. 54-55

Each element shows assorted scratches and minor wear in keeping with age and use. Two shelves show advanced wear to underside, with a third exhibiting faint water marks to underside. One drawer front shows a thin band of loss to veneer, measuring one inch in length. Work surface shows areas of wear along both sides, with scattered areas of soiling and discoloration throughout. Overall this lot shows in very good vintage condition, displaying honest signs of use. Vanity lights are wired for American outlets and function properly when tested.