George Nelson & Associates, Home Office desk

George Nelson & Associates
Home Office desk, model 4658

Herman Miller
USA, 1946
combed oak, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, leather
54.25 w × 28 d × 41 h in (138 × 71 × 104 cm)

Desk features flip-top compartment concealing three shelves, two sliding doors concealing one drawer and four shelves, two drawers and letter storage.

Literature: George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher, von Vegesack and Eisenbrand, pg. 256
Condition Report: The wood surfaces have light to moderate wear with more localized wear to the top of the flip-top. The flip-top also has some diagonal abrasions and slight water damage to the finish. The back edge of the top storage element has an impression. The interior front edge on the storage element with the flip-top has some touch-up and rounding. There are a few small isolated areas of finish loss on the combed oak. The perforated aluminum drawer is slightly misshapen. The leather work surface has moderate wear and sun-fading. The backside of the desk has a 10 inch reverse "C" shaped scratch.