George Nelson & Associates, CSS (Comprehensive Storage System)
George Nelson & Associates
CSS (Comprehensive Storage System)
Herman Miller
USA, 1959
walnut, brushed and enameled aluminum, plastic, Alexander Girard fabric
87 h x 97.25 w x 32 d in (221 x 247 x 81 cm)
System comprises four uprights, two work surface tops, one drawer unit, one magazine display shelf, six shelves, two drop-down doors with Alexander Girard fabric, two side panels, one canister light, and one task lamp.
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.
Condition
Good to very good partially restored condition. Walnut surfaces have been refinished showing minimal post-restoration wear. Aluminum exhibits assorted abrasions and faint discoloration. Fabric on both doors shows moderate staining and wear to their corners. Enameled finish on the canister lamp shows scattered scratches along with abrasions. Fixtures each are wired for American use and function properly. One plastic bracket for the fabric doors shows a repair.
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George Nelson & Associates
CSS (Comprehensive Storage System)
Herman Miller
USA, 1959
walnut, brushed and enameled aluminum, plastic, Alexander Girard fabric
87 h x 97.25 w x 32 d in (221 x 247 x 81 cm)
System comprises four uprights, two work surface tops, one drawer unit, one magazine display shelf, six shelves, two drop-down doors with Alexander Girard fabric, two side panels, one canister light, and one task lamp.
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.
Condition
Good to very good partially restored condition. Walnut surfaces have been refinished showing minimal post-restoration wear. Aluminum exhibits assorted abrasions and faint discoloration. Fabric on both doors shows moderate staining and wear to their corners. Enameled finish on the canister lamp shows scattered scratches along with abrasions. Fixtures each are wired for American use and function properly. One plastic bracket for the fabric doors shows a repair.
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