Drop-Front Desk without Legs, with Light, 1947-1953

Artifact

Fall-front desk

Date Made

1947-1953

Creators

Nelson, George, 1908-1986 

Herman Miller, Inc. 

Place of Creation

United States, Michigan, Zeeland 

Creator Notes

Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan

Keywords

Fall-front desks 

Desks 

Furniture 

Modern (Styles and periods) 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.177.79

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Herman Miller, Inc.

Material

Walnut (Wood)
Veneer
Corkboard
Formica (TM)
Metal

Dimensions

Height: 34.25 in

Width: 40 in

Depth: 19.75 in

Inscriptions

Labels (on back) Herman Miller, Inc.; J. M. Eppinger; Materials information