George Nelson & Associates
CSS (Comprehensive Storage System)


Herman Miller
USA, 1959
walnut, brushed aluminum, laminate, enameled aluminum, fabric
94.5 h x 97.25 w x 22 d in (240 x 247 x 56 cm)

Unit is comprised of four uprights, one laminate top cabinet with two file drawers, one laminate desktop with one drawer, one lockable flip-top file cabinet, one cabinet with two sliding doors concealing one adjustable shelf and a fluorescent fixture, one open cabinet with one adjustable shelf and a fabric lined back panel, one open cabinet for storage, three shelves, and one canister light. Impressed manufacturer's mark to top of one aluminum 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 Chicago, Illinois.

Very good restored condition. Wood surfaces have been refinished and present well. Laminate tops and uprights show minimal wear. Fabric back panel has been updated and also presents well. Canister light shows fine scratches and abrasions to its finish. Key is not retained for the file cabinet. A few locations on the sides of cabinets have added counter-sunk screws for stabilization. This issue is not visible when the unit is assembled.