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Comprehensive Storage System (CSS) Wall Unit
This is a Wall unit. It was designed by George Nelson Associates and George Nelson and manufactured by Herman Miller, Inc.. It is dated ca. 1960 and we acquired it in 2013. Its medium is teak, brushed stainless steel, chromed metal, iron, painted metal, plastic (lamp shade). It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
When I was looking through Cooper Hewitt I came across this timeless, classic piece. I am a huge fan of George Nelson and his American industrial design.
It is credited Gift of Susan Kasakove.
- Cabinet on Stand Cabinet
- oak, walnut, softwood, bone, brass (alloy).
- Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
- 1926-22-43
- Model 4743 Stereo Cabinet Stereo Cabinet
- oak, lacquer, glass, plastic, aluminum, linen.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-59-a/c
- Swag Leg Chair
- molded fiberglass, swaged tubular steel, rubber composite.
- Gift of Barry Friedman and Patricia Pastor.
- 1986-99-45
Our curators have highlighted 1 object that are related to this one.
- Textile, Stimulus Fabrics: Chips
- cotton.
- Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment Fund.
- 2015-19-3
Its dimensions are
Frame H x W x D: 243.8 x 172.7 x 35.6 cm (8 ft. x 5 ft. 8 in. x 14 in.)
Cite this object as
Comprehensive Storage System (CSS) Wall Unit; Designed by George Nelson ((American, 1908–1986)), George Nelson Associates (United States); Manufactured by Herman Miller Furniture Company (United States); USA; teak, brushed stainless steel, chromed metal, iron, painted metal, plastic (lamp shade); Frame H x W x D: 243.8 x 172.7 x 35.6 cm (8 ft. x 5 ft. 8 in. x 14 in.); Gift of Susan Kasakove; 2013-41-1-a/r
This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Ellen DeGeneres Selects.
