Action Office Stand-up Desk, Used by D. J. DePree, 1964
THF373135 / Action Office Stand-up Desk, Used by D. J. DePree, 1964
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Artifact Overview
Action Office, conceptualized by Robert Propst with final design by George Nelson, was rooted in Propst's research into office function and worker behavior. The system was not a commercial success: manufacturing costs were high, and it was, in Propst's words, "too showy and bright for serious consideration as a middle management tool." Propst went on to design the hugely successful Action Office 2 cubicle-based system.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Standing desk
Date Made
1964
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
93.190.14
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Herman Miller, Inc.
Material
Metal
Steel (Alloy)
Aluminum (Metal)
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 43.5 in (closed lid)
Width: 49.5 in
Length: 30.25 in
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