Description:
George Nelson for Herman Miller Jewelry Chest and Two Chests of Drawers, United States, mid-20th century, with a glass shelf, jewelry ht. 5 3/4, wd. 30, dp. 13; chests ht. 31 1/2, wd. 15, dp. 14; glass ht. 1/2, lg. 45, wd. 14 1/8 in.
Estimate $600-800
Scratches and dings to top of jewelry chest; left chest has some sun fade to top finish, minor loss left edge by drawer three from the top, minor veneer loss corners of drawers two and five; right chest has some sun fade to top finish, minor veneer loss drawers one and five, minor loss to left edge by drawer five; wear around bases of both consistent with age and use.
Additional images added 12/5. Note corners of one jewelry chest drawer is taped at the corners.
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Keywords
Herman Miller, George Nelson, United States20th Century Design
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