George Nelson & Associates, Slat benches with cabinets
George Nelson & Associates
Slat benches with cabinets
Herman Miller
USA, c. 1948
walnut, lacquered wood, enameled aluminum
38 h x 102.25 w x 18.5 d in (97 x 260 x 47 cm)
62 h x 42.75 w x 18.5 d in (157 x 109 x 47 cm)
Lot comprises two benches, models 4693 and 4690, one large cabinet with eight drawers, two cabinets each with two doors concealing one adjustable shelf with storage, model 4601 and one cabinet with four drawers, model 4606. Aluminum manufacturer's label to interior of each cabinet 'George Nelson Design Herman Miller Zeeland Michigan'.
Provenance: Collection of Rosalie and Joseph Dixler, Highland Park, Illinois
Literature: The Herman Miller Collection, Manufacturer's catalog, 1948, ppg. 15,16, 17
This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Condition
Fair condition. Original finish has been maintained on each example, showing moderate to heavy wear. Examples each exhibit scattered scratches, impressions, and abrasions. Benches show finish loss. Cabinets show fading and discoloration to their finishes along with an area of wood fill to the back edge of one smaller example.
George Nelson & Associates
Slat benches with cabinets
Herman Miller
USA, c. 1948
walnut, lacquered wood, enameled aluminum
38 h x 102.25 w x 18.5 d in (97 x 260 x 47 cm)
62 h x 42.75 w x 18.5 d in (157 x 109 x 47 cm)
Lot comprises two benches, models 4693 and 4690, one large cabinet with eight drawers, two cabinets each with two doors concealing one adjustable shelf with storage, model 4601 and one cabinet with four drawers, model 4606. Aluminum manufacturer's label to interior of each cabinet 'George Nelson Design Herman Miller Zeeland Michigan'.
Provenance: Collection of Rosalie and Joseph Dixler, Highland Park, Illinois
Literature: The Herman Miller Collection, Manufacturer's catalog, 1948, ppg. 15,16, 17
This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Condition
Fair condition. Original finish has been maintained on each example, showing moderate to heavy wear. Examples each exhibit scattered scratches, impressions, and abrasions. Benches show finish loss. Cabinets show fading and discoloration to their finishes along with an area of wood fill to the back edge of one smaller example.
