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June 13, 2024
Design and Decor
Lot 53
  1. George Nelson - Omni Storage System for Herman Miller
  2. George Nelson - Omni Storage System for Herman Miller
  3. George Nelson - Omni Storage System for Herman Miller
  4. George Nelson - Omni Storage System for Herman Miller
  1. George Nelson - Omni Storage System for Herman Miller
  2. George Nelson - Omni Storage System for Herman Miller
  3. George Nelson - Omni Storage System for Herman Miller
  4. George Nelson - Omni Storage System for Herman Miller
George Nelson
American (1908-1986)
Omni Storage System for Herman Miller
Dimensions
rails: 91 inches inches
Additional Info
comprising five enameled metal rails with one enameled task light and two wood-veneered lights, one chest of drawers, one vinyl and record player storage cabinet, one bar cabinet with drop-down door and laminated interior surface, three double-door cabinets, and ten shelves of varying sizes

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

Price Realized: $1,920
Includes buyer's premium

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Description
four-bay wall-mounted shelving system in wood and enameled metal

marked 'Omni' to interior cabinet

four bays with seven shelves of varying sizes, largest (W x D): 32 x 12 inches and six cabinets of varying sizes

rails have extenders

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Provenance
From a Private New York Collection
Condition
overall in good, as found condition with some general wear, including abrasions and scuffs, some ring marks to surfaces

George Nelson

American 1908-1986
George Nelson was an influential American designer and architect whose work had a significant impact on the fields of industrial design and interior design during the mid-20th century. George Nelson is perhaps best known for his iconic furniture designs. He created a range of timeless pieces, including the Coconut Chair, Marshmallow Sofa, and the Ball Clock, which have become classic examples of mid-century modern design. These designs are celebrated for their clean lines, innovative use of materials, and functional simplicity. Nelson played a vital role in introducing and popularizing the modernist design movement in the United States. His designs often reflected the principles of modernism, emphasizing functionality, minimalism, and the use of novel materials, such as fiberglass and steel. As the design director of Herman Miller, George Nelson played a pivotal role in nurturing and collaborating with other notable designers and architects, such as Charles and Ray Eames and Isamu Noguchi. He designed several notable buildings and interiors, including the renowned IBM Pavilion for the 1964 New York World's Fair.
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