George Nelson & Associates, Thin Edge cabine
George Nelson & Associates
Thin Edge cabinet, model 5202
Herman Miller
USA, 1955
rosewood, aluminum, glazed porcelain, enameled aluminum
31 h × 33.75 w × 19.5 d in (79 × 86 × 50 cm)
Cabinet features four drawers. Applied foil manufacturer's label to drawer 'George Nelson Design Herman Miller'.
Literature: The Herman Miller Collection, manufacturer's catalog, 1955, unpaginated George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher, von Vegesack and Eisenbrand, pg. 244 discusses series
Condition Report: Cabinet shows large water marks to top surface with subsequent flaking to existing finish. Smaller water marks are scattered throughout drawer fronts while showing small areas of loss to finish along edges of drawer fronts and housing. Two small points of loss to veneer along lower right edge not readily visible when cabinet is righted. Legs have been thoughtfully updated. Two drawer pulls have been replaced and show minor differences in details. Overall cabinet would benefit from a light refinishing prior to normal use. Fair to good vintage condition. Drawers function smoothly when tested.
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George Nelson & Associates
Thin Edge cabinet, model 5202
Herman Miller
USA, 1955
rosewood, aluminum, glazed porcelain, enameled aluminum
31 h × 33.75 w × 19.5 d in (79 × 86 × 50 cm)
Cabinet features four drawers. Applied foil manufacturer's label to drawer 'George Nelson Design Herman Miller'.
Literature: The Herman Miller Collection, manufacturer's catalog, 1955, unpaginated George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher, von Vegesack and Eisenbrand, pg. 244 discusses series
Condition Report: Cabinet shows large water marks to top surface with subsequent flaking to existing finish. Smaller water marks are scattered throughout drawer fronts while showing small areas of loss to finish along edges of drawer fronts and housing. Two small points of loss to veneer along lower right edge not readily visible when cabinet is righted. Legs have been thoughtfully updated. Two drawer pulls have been replaced and show minor differences in details. Overall cabinet would benefit from a light refinishing prior to normal use. Fair to good vintage condition. Drawers function smoothly when tested.
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