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George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Action Office 1' Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early George Nelson Action Office 1 desk in original condition with minor wear.
George Nelson for
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Desk Action Office 1, George Nelson, Herman Miller, Large Version
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Bern, CH
Design classic desk Action Office 1, George Nelson, Herman Miller, large version.
Offered is a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Midcentury Action Office Roll Top Desk George Nelson for H Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller George Nelson action office series drafting desk
1965 design
This vintage roll-top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Table or Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Skokie, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Vintage Action Office Table or Desk
The Action Office desk or
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
1964 George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller Action Office Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Action Office desk, designed by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Desks
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 29.75 in W 16.5 in D 49.75 in
Rare Herman Miller Action Office Standing Desk and Drawing Table, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Robert Propst
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A rare and hard to find Herman Miller - Action Office standing desk and drawing table, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 41.75 in W 63.75 in D 36 in
Robert Propst For Herman Miller Action Office Stand-Up Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
An Action Office desk designed by Robert Propst for Herman Miller in 1968. This mid century modern
Category
Vintage 1970s American Desks
Materials
Metal
George Nelson Action Office Architect's Roll-Top Desk for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
.
Produced in 1964 by the Herman Miller company for the Action Office Series.
Retains the George Nelson
Category
Mid-20th Century American Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Action Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Action Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 32.68 in W 64.18 in D 32.29 in
1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Robert Propst
Located in Renens, CH
1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
George Nelson
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 47.25 in W 61.82 in D 33.08 in
Elusive Modernist Action Office Desk or Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rarely seen modernist action office desk or conference table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.5 in W 84 in D 41 in
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Roll Top Action Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a wonderful early example of the Action Office Roll Top desk by George Nelson for Herman
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 32 in W 65 in D 32 in
Rare Version of Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Series Roll Top Desk
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
design for Architectural Forum, Interiors and Fortune.
Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
H 33 in W 64 in D 32 in
1970s Mid-Century George Nelson Herman Miller "Action Office" Rolltop Desk Exec.
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Basel, BS
Very Rare and highly collectible original vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller rolltop "Action
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
H 34 in W 30 in D 54 in
1970s 4ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1970s vintage Herman Miller Action Office desk, designed by George Nelson
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
1970s 6ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1970s Herman Miller Action Office desk with two drawers, designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks
Materials
Laminate, Oak
H 25.5 in W 72 in D 23 in
1970s 4ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1970s Herman Miller Action Office desk with two drawers, designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks
Materials
Laminate, Oak, Wood
H 25.5 in W 23 in D 48 in
Vintage Fabric Aluminum EA 108 Desk Chair by Charles&Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
credited with inventing the office cubicle, originally known as the Action Office in 1968, under the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.68 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in
1970s 6ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1970s Herman Miller Action Office desk with two drawers, designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks
Materials
Laminate, Oak
H 25.5 in W 72 in D 23 in
Action Desk by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Robert Propst
Located in Madrid, ES
Action Office desk, model 64 902, designed by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller from
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Antique British Elbow Office Chairs circa 1920
Located in London, GB
.
This office chairs are beautifully proportioned, featuring a rounded fan-shaped backrest and rounded
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Auminum Group Set of 6 High Back Executive Office Chairs Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Herman Miller Aluminum Group chair has been a staple of the upscale business and home office
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 34 in W 25.5 in D 27 in
Special Pedestal Occasional Coffee Table No. 5452, George Nelson, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
veneer. these tables were produced in a small series in the early 1970s.
the action office sticker
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
H 16.54 in Dm 27.96 in
Pair of Vintage Laboratory Chairs, German, Beech, Adjustable, Bar Stool, Kitchen
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
tarnishing
Excellent German engineering reflects in the taut action of the controls
Superb range of
Category
Late 20th Century German Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36.23 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Spring Swivel Armchairs by Massimo Scolari for Giorgetti Italy
By Massimo Scolari
Located in Miami, FL
mechanism for added spring action and elasticity.
Very minor signs of wear and age. Please see close ups
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3
By Thonet
Located in GB
wonderful cast iron base, the height adjustable swivel action
The timber grain simply glows, you can only
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 23.23 in
Herman Miller Perch Designed by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Perch:
Designed in 1964 as part of the flexible, open, action office program, the Perch by George
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Herman Miller Perchs Designed by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
.
About the Perch:
Designed in 1964 as part of the flexible, open, action office program, the Perch by
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
21st Century Cubicle Center Table Aged Brass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Cubicle center table was inspired by Robert Propst 1967's creation, the Action Office, commonly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Clavier Piano Action Model
Located in Brooklyn, NY
instructional magazine originating in 1962, likely designed this action model as a salesman sample / store
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
Pair of aluminium chairs EA 108 by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller- 60s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Padova, IT
, and the Eames Lounge Chair. Herman Miller is the inventor of the cubicle (known as "Action Office II
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.08 in W 21.66 in D 18.51 in
George III Mahogany Concertina Action Card Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Rectangular, marquetry banded, fold-over top enclosing a leather playing surface with gold trim design. In french taste after a design by George Hepplewhite. When hinged top is open ...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Wood
Kila Red Dog Rolling Table Lamp by Harry Allen for IKEA
By IKEA, Harry Allen
Located in Topeka, KS
as well as earning many design awards.
We found this lamp sitting atop a George Nelson action
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Time of Action No. 20-2 by Chaeyoung Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
Time of Action No. 20-2 by Chaeyoung Lee
Materials: Ebonized and carved wood
Dimensions: 34,5 x
Category
2010s Korean Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
Time of Action No. 20-3 by Chaeyoung Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
Time of Action no. 20-3 by Chaeyoung Lee
Materials: Ebonized and carved wood
Dimensions: 45 x 45 x
Category
2010s Korean Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Time of Action No. 21-2 by Chaeyoung Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
Time of Action No. 21-2 by Chaeyoung Lee
Materials: Ebonized and carved wood
Dimensions: 42 x 42 x
Category
2010s Korean Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Set of 3 Time of Action by Chaeyoung Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Time of Action by Chaeyoung Lee
Materials: Ebonized and Carved Wood
Dimensions: 100 x 100
Category
2010s Korean Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Time of Action No. 20-4 by Chaeyoung Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
Time of Action No. 20-4 by Chaeyoung Lee
Materials: Ebonized and carved wood
Dimensions: 42 x 42
Category
2010s Korean Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Time of Action No. 21-1 by Chaeyoung Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
Time of Action No. 21-1 by Chaeyoung Lee
Materials: Ebonized and carved wood
Dimensions: 45 x 45
Category
2010s Korean Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
George II Mahogany Card / Tea Table with Concertina Action
Located in Dallas, TX
support top, concertina action, sliding wood panel locks frame / apron into place, playing surface is wood
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Scene In Action Company Metal Table Lamp
Located in Guaynabo, PR
. Behind the metal plaque, it is the light bulb. This lamp is a Scene in Action company motion lamp that
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Great Bookstore in Action by Adolph Kroch, Signed First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
A great bookstore in Action by Adolph Kroch. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1940. Second
Category
Vintage 1940s American Books
Materials
Paper
18th Century Mahogany Concertina Action Card Table, Irish Circa 1750
Located in Central England, GB
18th Century Mahogany Concertina Action card table, Circa 1750
A very good Irish concertina
Category
Antique 18th Century Irish George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 29.14 in W 31.89 in D 14.57 in
MCM Mixed-Media Abstract 2d Art Piece Where No Sea Runs by Richard Slimon, 1962
Located in Topeka, KS
art hung above a gorgeous Action Office desk in a most handsome Mid-Century Modern home since 1966 and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper, Latex, Wood
H 36.25 in W 42.5 in D 1 in
Tall Modern Bronze Sculpture of Gymnast in Action Marble Base
By Giocometti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Modern abstract sculpture of gymnast on marble base. Measures: 12 inches.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Very Fine Pair of George III Mahogany Concertina Action Card Tables
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very fine pair of George III mahogany and plum pudding mahogany concertina action card tables
Category
Antique 1780s British George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century George III Carved Mahogany Serpentine Concertina Action Card Table
By William Vile
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A bold and impressive George III carved mahogany serpentine concertina action card table, circa
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
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H 29.93 in W 38.98 in D 19.3 in
Oak Natur Frame Office Table L by Milla & Milli
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Natur Frame Office Table L by Milla & Milli
Signed by Maša Vukmanović, Jelena Lukač Kirš, Jakov
Category
2010s Croatian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Ash Noir Frame Office Table L by Milla & Milli
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Noir Frame Office Table L by Milla & Milli
Signed by Maša Vukmanović, Jelena Lukač Kirš, Jakov
Category
2010s Croatian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
Walnut Natur Frame Office Table L by Milla & Milli
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Natur Frame Office Table M by Milla & Milli
Signed by Maša Vukmanović, Jelena Lukač Kirš
Category
2010s Croatian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Ash Noir Frame Office Table M by Milla & Milli
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Noir Frame Office Table M by Milla & Milli
Signed by Maša Vukmanović, Jelena Lukač Kirš, Jakov
Category
2010s Croatian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
Walnut Natur Frame Office Table M by Milla & Milli
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Natur Frame Office Table M by Milla & Milli
Signed by Maša Vukmanović, Jelena Lukač Kirš
Category
2010s Croatian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Oak Natur Frame Office Table M by Milla & Milli
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Natur Frame Office Table M by Milla & Milli
Signed by Maša Vukmanović, Jelena Lukač Kirš, Jakov
Category
2010s Croatian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Aesthetic Movement Scissor Action Drop Leaf Side Table Made from Hungarian Ash
Located in London, GB
A Continental Aesthetic Movement scissor action drop leaf side table with a wild grain Hungarian
Category
Antique 1890s European Aesthetic Movement Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Ash
H 27 in W 13 in D 33 in
George Nelson ‘Action’ Roll-Top Desk Wall Unit by Herman Miller, circa 1970s
By Herman Miller
Located in Kensington, MD
Organizational Survival in a Work-at-Home Covid World — George Nelson ‘Action’ Roll-Top Desk Wall
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Geo III Mahogany Fold-Over Card Table with Cluster-Leg & Concertina Action c1780
Located in valatie, NY
Geo III Mahogany fold-over card table with cluster-leg and concertina action c1780. The hinged
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 29 in W 36 in D 18 in
Italy modern Wood clapperboard Looney Tunes: Back in action by Warner Bros, 2003
Located in MIlano, IT
Italy modern Wood clapperboard Looney Tunes: Back in action by Warner Bros Studios, 2003
Wooden
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Games
Materials
Wood
H 7.88 in W 9.06 in D 1.38 in
Victorian Brass & iron reading / music stand with Lectern
By John Carter
Located in Dereham, GB
Brass D shape arm holding Mahogany lectern,
sliding action , & pinch screw adjusting tilting action on
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Music Stands
Materials
Brass, Iron
Italian 19th century Alabaster statue of a horse and bull in battle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
two magnificent beasts. The details of the mane and tail of the horse showcase the action and movement
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Entropy
Located in New York, NY
book, Entropy is a dramatic call to arms inspiring collective action for the critical preservation of
Category
2010s American Books
Materials
Paper
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Action Office For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal action office for your home. An action office — often made from wood, metal and aluminum — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect action office — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An action office is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made action office has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Nelson, Herman Miller and Charles and Ray Eames are consistently popular.
How Much is a Action Office?
An action office can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,413, while the lowest priced sells for $45 and the highest can go for as much as $52,709.
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