Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Live Auction

Modern Art & Design

Sat, Jun 2, 2018 12:00PM EDT
Lot 4

George Nelson & Associates THIN EDGE Rosewood Cabinet/Chest

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Cabinet, model 5245, has five drawers and one door which reveals storage and five drawers (drawer dividers included).
Provenance: Important Collection, Coral Gables, Florida.
References (similar forms): George Nelson- Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher, Alexander von Vegesack and Jochen Eisenbrand, pg. 244; Fifties Furniture, Leslie Pina, pg. 223; Classic Herman Miller, Leslie Pina, pg. 142.
Designer & Manufacturer: George Nelson & Associates; Herman Miller
Markings: partial Herman Miller label
Country of Origin & Materials: USA; rosewood, aluminum, porcelain
Dimensions(H,W,D): 39.25"h, 55.75"w, 19.5"d

Condition

very good, patina to metal, light scratches to top, some light wear to corners/edges, finish probably touched up, wear consistent with age and light use