George Nelson & Associates
Miniature cabinet, model 5217


Herman Miller
USA, 1952
rosewood, walnut, porcelain
23.25 h × 10.25 w × 13.5 d in (59 × 26 × 34 cm)

Cabinet features nine drawers. Metal disc manufacturer's label to top drawer 'Designed by George Nelson Herman Miller Zeeland Mich'.

Provenance: Julius Bernard Kester, Los Angeles | Private Collection, California | Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Design Signature, 1 October 2019, Lot 67089 | Private Collection

Literature: George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher, von Vegesack and Eisenbrand, pg. 245 The Herman Miller Collection, manufacturer's catalog, 1955, unpaginated

This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey.

Minor wear throughout including faint fading and surface scratches to finish, as well as shallow indentations. Cabinet is sold with seven additional pulls. Good overall condition. Please note this work may require the buyer to obtain a CITES permit to export out of the United States. Due to increased scrutiny regarding the issuance of CITES certificates, Rago/Wright/LAMA cannot guarantee an export permit will be granted.