George Nelson for Herman Miller coffee table. - (Item #17)
George Nelson (early first collection design) for Herman Miller coffee table. Manufactured only 1948-1950. Black ebonised wood and very versatile with two large pull out draws. Each draw contains its original removable reversible serving tray that can also be flipped to make the pull outs serve as extension leafs. Simple shape yet elaborate workings - solid and very very heavy. This piece carries a George Nelson Design for Herman Miller Zeeland Michigan early foil label.
Dimensions: 36-ins long by 24-ins wide by 18-ins high (68-ins long extended)
Condition: Previous owner had the table re-finished - she said professionally, (draws original) it looks good but there is over-painting of the Herman Miller label. There are a total of four small marks all photographed in detail- one on a leg, two on the top and one on the side.