Nelson Desk, circa 1958-1968

Artifact

Desk

Date Made

circa 1958-1968

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.

Keywords

Desks 

Office Furniture 

Furniture 

Modern (Styles and periods) 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.177.84

Credit

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

Material

Plastic
Wood (Plant material)
Walnut (Wood)
Veneer
Chrome steel

Technique

Veneering

Color

White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 34.5 in  (confirmed CMD)

Width: 39 in  (confirmed CMD)

Depth: 28.5 in  (confirmed CMD)

Inscriptions

Round metal label "DESIGNED BY GEORGE NELSON...HERMAN MILLER..."