George Nelson & Associates, CSS (Comprehensive Shelving System)

Description

George Nelson & Associates
CSS (Comprehensive Shelving System)

Herman Miller
USA, 1959
brushed aluminum, laminate over wood, chrome-plated steel
111.5 h x 99.75 w x 21.5 d in (283 x 253 x 55 cm)

System is comprised of four uprights, twelve partitions, nine shelves, two cabinets each with one file drawer and three drawers, and one cabinet with three drawers. Decal distributor's label to interior of three drawers 'Mobilier International'.

Provenance: 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

This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

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George Nelson & Associates, CSS (Comprehensive Shelving System)

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Design

Jun 04, 2026 12:00 PM EDT

Chicago, IL, United States

George Nelson & Associates, Thin Edge cabinet: George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge cabinet Herman Miller USA, 1955 rosewood, aluminum, enameled steel 30.5 h x 33.75 w x 20 d in (77 x 86 x 51 cm) Cabinet features two doors concealing one

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Isamu Noguchi, Coffee table, model IN-50: Isamu Noguchi Coffee table, model IN-50 Herman Miller USA, 1944 lacquered wood, glass 15.75 h x 50 w x 36 d in (40 x 127 x 91 cm) Literature: Isamu Noguchi: Sculptural Design, Eisenbrand, Posch and

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George Nelson & Associates, Home Office desk, model 4658: George Nelson & Associates Home Office desk, model 4658 Herman Miller USA, 1946 ash, leather, perforated aluminum, steel 40.75 h x 54 w x 28 d in (104 x 137 x 71 cm) Desk features flip-top

Jun 04, 2026George Nelson & Associates, Home Office desk, model 4658

Charles and Ray Eames, 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman: Charles and Ray Eames 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman Herman Miller USA, 1956 / c. 1975 leather, walnut plywood, enameled aluminum chair: 32.75 h x 31.5 w x 33.75 d in (83 x 80 x 86 cm) ottoman:

Jun 04, 2026Charles and Ray Eames, 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman

Charles and Ray Eames, FSW-6: Charles and Ray Eames FSW-6 Herman Miller USA, 1946 / c. 1950 walnut plywood, canvas 67.75 h x 52.5 w x 5 d in (172 x 133 x 13 cm) Exhibited: Celebrating 100 Years of Herman Miller, 20 September - 28

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Charles and Ray Eames, DCMs, pair: Charles and Ray Eames DCMs, pair Herman Miller USA, 1945 / c. 1950 molded ash plywood, leather, rubber 29.25 h x 19.5 w x 21 d in (74 x 50 x 53 cm) Literature: Eames Design: The Work of the Office of

Jun 04, 2026Charles and Ray Eames, DCMs, pair

George Nelson & Associates, Home Office desk, model 4658: George Nelson & Associates Home Office desk, model 4658 Herman Miller USA, 1946 walnut, chrome-plated steel, leather, perforated aluminum 40.5 h x 54 w x 28 d in (103 x 137 x 71 cm) Desk features

Jun 04, 2026George Nelson & Associates, Home Office desk, model 4658

Charles and Ray Eames, LCM: Charles and Ray Eames LCM Evans Products/Herman Miller USA, 1946 / c. 1950 calf skin, ash plywood, steel, rubber 27 h x 21.75 w x 20 d in (69 x 55 x 51 cm) Faint stamp manufacturer's mark to

Jun 04, 2026Charles and Ray Eames, LCM

Benjamin Baldwin, Table lamp, model 187: Benjamin Baldwin Table lamp, model 187 Hansen USA, c. 1950 aluminum, steel, cotton rope-wrapped linen shade 20.5 h x 16.5 dia in (52 x 42 cm) Provenance: Private Collection Literature: Modern

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George Nelson & Associates, Meridian wall clock: George Nelson & Associates Meridian wall clock Howard Miller Clock Company USA, c. 1965 glazed stoneware, enameled aluminum 2.25 d x 10.75 dia in (6 x 27 cm) Paper distributor's hang tag and label to

Jun 04, 2026George Nelson & Associates, Meridian wall clock

Charles and Ray Eames, LCM: Charles and Ray Eames LCM Herman Miller USA, 1946 / c. 1955 slunk skin, aniline-dyed ash plywood, steel, rubber 27 h x 21.25 w x 24 d in (69 x 54 x 61 cm) Metal manufacturer's label to underside

Jun 04, 2026Charles and Ray Eames, LCM

George Nelson & Associates, CSS (Comprehensive Shelving System): George Nelson & Associates CSS (Comprehensive Shelving System) Herman Miller USA, 1959 brushed aluminum, laminate over wood, chrome-plated steel 111.5 h x 99.75 w x 21.5 d in (283 x 253 x 55 cm)

Jun 04, 2026George Nelson & Associates, CSS (Comprehensive Shelving System)

George Nelson & Associates, Thin Edge cabinet: George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge cabinet Herman Miller USA, 1955 rosewood, aluminum, enameled steel 30.5 h x 33.75 w x 20 d in (77 x 86 x 51 cm) Cabinet features two doors concealing one

Jun 04, 2026George Nelson & Associates, Thin Edge cabinet

Isamu Noguchi, Coffee table, model IN-50: Isamu Noguchi Coffee table, model IN-50 Herman Miller USA, 1944 lacquered wood, glass 15.75 h x 50 w x 36 d in (40 x 127 x 91 cm) Literature: Isamu Noguchi: Sculptural Design, Eisenbrand, Posch and

Jun 04, 2026Isamu Noguchi, Coffee table, model IN-50

George Nelson & Associates, Home Office desk, model 4658: George Nelson & Associates Home Office desk, model 4658 Herman Miller USA, 1946 ash, leather, perforated aluminum, steel 40.75 h x 54 w x 28 d in (104 x 137 x 71 cm) Desk features flip-top

Jun 04, 2026George Nelson & Associates, Home Office desk, model 4658

Charles and Ray Eames, 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman: Charles and Ray Eames 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman Herman Miller USA, 1956 / c. 1975 leather, walnut plywood, enameled aluminum chair: 32.75 h x 31.5 w x 33.75 d in (83 x 80 x 86 cm) ottoman:

Jun 04, 2026Charles and Ray Eames, 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman

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