George Nelson & Associates
CSS (Comprehensive Shelving System)


Herman Miller
USA, 1959
walnut, enameled aluminum, aluminum, enameled steel
82.5 h × 33 w × 15.75 d in (210 × 84 × 40 cm)

System is comprised of two uprights with one enameled metal shelf, one walnut shelf, and one drop-front secretary. Aluminum manufacturer's label to file cabinet 'Designed by George Nelson Herman Miller, Zeeland Mich'. Impressed manufacturer's mark to pull 'Herman Miller'.

Literature: George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher, von Vegesack and Eisenbrand, pg. 245 Design for Living: Furniture and Lighting 1950-2000, Hanks and Hoy, ppg. 54-55

This work will ship from Wright in Chicago, Illinois.

Overall this CSS is in good, to very good condition. Walnut elements have recently been refinished with a few old touched-up scratches to the right-side. Enameled metal shelf is discolored on the sides with scattered abrasions and a few scratches. Aluminum brackets have scattered scuffs and abrasions.