George Nelson (American, 1908-1986) Pair of Thin Edge Nightstands, Herman Miller, USA, circa 1950s

Walnut veneer, zinc-plated and enameled steel
Each with one adjustable open shelf
Each with applied rectangular foil label to one drawer interior: "George Nelson Design, Herman Miller - Zeeland - Michigan"

(H: 23 3/8, W: 18, D: 18 1/2 in. (each))

Qty: (2)

Provenance

Property from a Private Philadelphia Collection

In overall fair condition, with moderate to heavy wear commensurate with age and everyday use; this includes moderate to heavy scuffs, scratches, wear to edges and corners, and general losses to finish. One nightstand with a diagonal veneer loss to rear proper right corner approximately 2 in. x 1/2 in., and an approximately 12 in. long horizontal scratch to same side panel, extending from back; the top and proper left side with minor edge losses to veneer, the top with heavy overall wear, including a few scattered dark spots, one water ring, and general water spotting and finish loss; lower open section of case with scattered scratches and heavy overall finish loss; drawer interior generally clean, with one darkened area. The other nightstand with similar overall wear; the proper right side of case with one 3/4 in. x 1/4 in. gouge to veneer; top with a 1 1/4 in. x 1/8 in. veneer loss to back edge and two similar veneer edge losses to proper left side of case; a few overall minor impressions to veneer; some dark marks, minor scratches, and finish loss to drawer front; drawer interior with heavy overall staining and soiling; open lower case and removable shelf with heavy finish wear; legs stable, with heavy yellowish oxidation and staining.