Two George Nelson (1908-1986) for Herman Miller Thin Edge Chests with Vanity, Zeeland, Michigan, mid-20th century, walnut, each cabinet with four long drawers, disc label "Designed by George Nelson Herman Miller Zeeland, Mich.," ht. 29 1/2, wd. 34, dp. 18 1/2, vanity with piano hinged top opens to mirror and illuminated storage area, ht. 4 3/4, wd. 30, dp. 18 1/2 in.
Note: Nelson was an American industrial designer. While lead designer for the Herman Miller furniture company, Nelson and his design studio, George Nelson Associates, designed 20th-century modernist furniture. Ray and Charles Eames, Harry Bertoia, Richard Schultz, Donald Knorr, and Isamu Noguchi all worked for Herman Miller, under Nelson's supervision. He is considered a founder of American modernist design.
Condition
Condition: Very good condition, vanity lacking light diffuser. Hardware to connect vanity between chests. Light wear to tops.
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