George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office 1 desk, made in the 1960s. This rare desk is a combination of polished aluminum, plastic laminate, soft vinyl edges, and oiled walnut. In the front are three slim drawers, trimmed with walnut on the front, each with molded plastic insides designed for various storage. Near the back of the top is a fold-up door exposing a walnut-lined storage space with adjustable metal racks for letter or legal-size hanging files. The top is a very light green color, the top door is a green, gray, the trim along the top sides is olive green and the side panels are very dark green. The legs and base are polished aluminum, and the back is finished in walnut. A green vinyl screen below the top can be rolled down for added privacy for underneath, but the aluminum bar that would have held the screen in place at the bottom is missing. There is a lock on the fold-up door but no working key. It is in good vintage condition with some dings, marks, scuffs, scratches, and other imperfections. It has been spruced up a bit and shows some evidence of small former repairs, areas of discoloration, and other wear from use and age.
49.5" wide, including the foot glides it is about 49.75" wide, 32" deep, and 28.5" high at the desktop and about 28.75" high at the sides.
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