George Nelson Cabinet on EBAY
We don’t usually flag items on EBAY for you. But we’ve posted this piece! It’s the Nelson Cabinet (BCS 3440.LWA2U), constructed of solid wood with walnut finished veneer, black wood legs and aluminum pulls. And it is part of the soon-to-be-reintroduced line of 1949 George Nelson Basic Cabinet Series (BCS). The unit has a bank of 5 drawers with wooden slides (original detail) and one door with two adjustable interior shelf that can be positioned in three locations. The size is 34” height x 40”wide x 18.5” deep. Shipping within North America is included free.
This particular piece also contains a reproduction of George Nelson’s signature, as well as the production date (May 2010) hand printed inside the top drawer. It also comes with a certificate of authenticity signed and dated by the Herman Miller Classics Product Manger and Design Facilitator.
All proceeds from this auction will go to the newly formed George Nelson Foundation (stay tuned for more on the Foundation).
This is wonderful news….and long overdue. Herman Miller for the Home (HMFTH) is a wonderful concept but has been sorely lacking in “bedroom” type storage pieces. With some notable exceptions such as the Eames Storage Units and some occassional pieces such as the Eames screen, the Eames Hang-It-All, and a few other examples, most of the line has been only “tables and chairs”. The Eames Storage Units make for great storage but are not really suitable for clothes and the like. At long last, the missing niche of “bedroom” storage is now filled. I can only wonder if we are to be so lucky as to have a variety of handles and leg styles to choose from as in the “old days”. Also, a selection of colors for lacquered fronts for the doors/drawers would be too much to ask…Or would it?? At any rate, I wish Herman Miller continued success in re-introducing its classics to a new generation as well as introducing new-concept pieces from new up-and-coming designers. Keep up the great work!