Mod. 5517 Nine Drawer Chest by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1952

George Nelson (Chicago 1908 - Barrington 1986) Vertical chest of nine drawers from the "Miniature Chests" series. Herman Miller production, design 1952, marketing 1952-1963. White painted die-cast aluminium, Indian rosewood and nickel-plated brass (26x97x53 cm) (slight defects) Bibliography: "Ottagono", n. 1, April 1966, p. 94; AA.VV. George Nelson Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher, Vitra Design Museum, Weil am Rein 2008, p. 245