George Nelson & Associates
Comprehensive Storage System (CSS)
Herman Miller
USA, 1959
walnut, enameled aluminum, aluminum, enameled steel, laminate
99 w x 19.5 d x 95.5 h inches
This CSS unit features five uprights, four lights, three drop-front cabinets, three drawers, and eleven shelves-four with aluminun tracks for doors. One upright and two drawers not shown.
Estimate: $5,000–7,000
Result: $16,250
Literature: George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher, von Vegesack and Eisenbrand, pg. 245 discusses series Design for Living: Furniture and Lighting 1950-2000, Hanks and Hoy, ppg. 54-55
Newly refinished. Glare on center cabinet makes it appear washed out, does not look this way in person. Light scratches and surface wear from use. Two screw holes to leading edge of one shelf. Otherwise fine vintage condition.