Action Office 1 (AO1) storage unit no. 64915 by George Nelson for Herman Miller

George nelson, who as early as 1948 had talked about the ideal working environment being a “daytime living room” that would be welcoming and humane, distanced himself from any connection with the project. In 1970, he described his feelings in a letter: the ‚ao2′ „… is admirable for planners looking for ways of cramming in a maximum number of bodies, (…) corporate zombies, the walking dead, the silent majority. A large market.“* efficiency beat emotion – and in 1972 george nelson left herman miller. From our point of view we prefer the emotional aspect, like stanley kubrick did in his 1968‘ movie ‚2001: a space odyssey‘. A white ‚action office 1‘ roll-top desk contributes to the futuristic atmosphere at the space station reception area. And a bit of such futurism would also grace most home offices: we present one shelf/cabinet unit from the action office 1 series. Masterfully reworked by the restorer the unit does show a wonderful patina while impressing with a modern visual approach. Action office 1 (ao1) storage unit no. 64915, george nelson for herman miller. Freestanding shelf, which is composed of several components: the base with the self-leveling glides, a file bin with hanging files, an empty shelf above it and two other shelving modules with compartment dividers in ultramarine blue. Polished aluminium base, wood side panels are painted olive green, the shelving modules walnut veneer oiled, the file bin flap is with grey vinyl laminated. This shelf is a late 1st generation, produced late 1960/early 1970. Very good vintage condition.