George Nelson & Associates, Steelframe cabinet and

George Nelson & Associates
Steelframe cabinet, model 4011 and nightstand, model 4051

USA, 1950
enameled steel, lacquered wood, laminate, aluminum
29 h × 33.5 w × 18.5 d in (74 × 85 × 47 cm)

Nighstand measures: 24.5 h x 17 w x 18.5 d inches.

Literature: George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher, von Vegesack and Eisenbrand, pg. 244 The Herman Miller Collection, manufacturer's catalog, 1955, unpaginated Dimensions: Condition Report: The enameled frames have scattered areas of corrosion. The dresser unit has some black dripped residue on the top front crossbar on the frame. The lacquered wood has slight scattered areas of discoloration. The laminate tops have light wear, abrasions, and fogging. The bottom drawer on the dresser sticks slightly. The lacquered drawers have scattered losses and the side of the top drawer has some stable splitting to the wood. The aluminum pulls have scattered spots of corrosion. These items have honest wear for their age and use.