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Rare Ash George Nelson Action Office Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Extremely rare George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office desk in all ashwood. I cannot find
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
George Nelson for Herman Miller "Action Office" Desk, circa 1960, tambour roll top, oak, aluminum
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Action Office 1 Roll Top Desk
By George Nelson
Located in Dronten, NL
This is the first series of the Action Office roll top desk designed by George Nelson in the 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Seldom Seen George Nelson "HIGH Action Office Architects Desk, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning George Nelson "HIGH' action office architects desk, Herman Miller circa 1964, beautiful
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Action Office Architect s - Writing Desk
By George Nelson
Located in Oakville, CT
Mid-Century Modern action office roll top desk by George Nelson Herman Miller. Desk top rolls
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Action Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare Mid-Century Modern action office desk designed by George Nelson in 1964. It features a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

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

George Nelson Walnut Action Office Tambour Desk Large, Herman Miller, 1964
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Solid walnut first edition 1964 'Action Office' desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Action Office High Roll-Top Desk with Perch by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Robert Propst, Herman Miller
Located in Dronten, NL
Spectacular architect's desk from the Action Office Series designed by George Nelson & Robert
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office 1 Roll Top Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Action Office 1' rolltop desk George Nelson for Herman Miller
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Roll Top Action Office Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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

Standing-Height Roll-Top Desk and Chair by George Nelson "Action Office"
By George Nelson
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Large standing-height desk with matching chair by Herman Miller. Desk with lockable writing surface and storage compartment, four drawers at the front. The desk comes with optional p...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1964 Perch Office Stool by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Robert Propst, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1964. The design was part of Nelson’s Action Office system. The stool consists of a padded black
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Rare Large George Nelson Roll Top Tambour Action Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This unique roll-top writing desk is from the Herman Miller "Action Office" line and features a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Ea 216 Soft Pad Desk Leather Chair by Charles&Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
. Herman Miller is credited with inventing the office cubicle, originally known as the Action Office in
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

5.5 Midcentury Table Desk Hans Eichenberger George Nelson Action Series
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
desk with vintage George Nelson action office base and Omega top by Hans Eichenberger Oak top by
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Alexander Girard Environmental Enrichment Panel for Herman Miller
By Alexander Girard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
George Nelson Action Office Group cubicles. This architectural design features a large three story
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Cotton

Herman Miller George Nelson (AO2) Drafting Table
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
, the desk Action Office 1. Model 64 902. Designed in 1964 by the American architect and designer George
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
"Action Office" line and features a beautiful hardwood hideaway design set on metal base with aluminium
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Alexander Girard Vintage Environmental Enrichment Panel for Herman Miller
By Alexander Girard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
used with the George Nelson Action office Systems. Made of Mexicotton and featuring the smiling sun
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

George Nelson Perch by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
Designed in 1964 as part of the flexible, open, action office program, the Perch by George Nelson
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Environmental Enrichment Panel by Alexander Girard for Herman Miller "GEOMETRY"
By Herman Miller, Alexander Girard
Located in Buffalo, NY
functionalism” to the installation of Action Office environments. Unlike Girard’s printed textiles, the panels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Metal

Articulating Chrome and Black Ball Orb Task Lamp Attributed to Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Topeka, KS
Action Office desk (you say you don’t have one….well we have one listed so you should check it out too
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Metal

1980s Herman Miller Burdick Group Post Modern Industrial Design Modular Desk USA
By Herman Miller, Bruce Burdick
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Miller to the underside, plus a ‘Herman Miller action office’ sticker. The desk is very robust and is
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of aluminium chairs EA 108 by Charles and Ray Eames  for Herman Miller- 60s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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

George III Mahogany Concertina Action Games Table
Located in Huntington, NY
This lovingly restored mahogany concertina action games table. Table opens to a complete frieze all
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Suede, Mahogany

Sexy Midcentury Action Desk Design by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sexy midcentury action desk design by George Nelson.    
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

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

Bent Plywood "For Action" Letter Tray by Mallod Circa 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage bent wood letter tray manufactured by Mallod for their "For Action" collection. Simple, yet
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century French Maple and Gilt Double Action Harp by S. Erard, 1811
By Sébastien Érard
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful, antique Sébastian Érard double action concert harp was created in France and dated
Category

Antique 19th Century British Empire Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century English Maple and Gilt Bronze Double-Action Harp by J. Erat
Located in Dallas, TX
England by Jacob. Erat, London circa 1820, the double action musical instrument features 42 recently
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Musical Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Vitra by George Nelson Black Leather Perch Swivel Desk Chairs, 2001, Set of 2
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in Basildon, London
Herman Miller Action 1 office system, which was the first open plan office design. This pair of Perch
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Roll-Top Tambour Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in London, London
Office" series. Really stylish and classic early 60`s piece. George Nelson`s Action Office
Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Action Office Desk
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Original condition George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller Action Office (AO2) flip top
Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

George Nelson Action Office Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nelson desk for Herman Miller, "Action Office". Oak tambour, laminate writing surface
Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

George Nelson Action Office Table for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Treasure Island, CA
George Nelson Action Office Desk/Table 1964 Walnut, rubber, aluminum Manufactured by Herman
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller "Action Office" Wall Unit
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
George Nelson for Herman Miller "Action Office" wall unit. Great for your office setup
Category

Vintage 1970s Desks

George Nelson for Herman Miller - Action Office Desk
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Unusual Herman Miller Action Office desk. Designed by George Nelson. Features two drawers and a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Action Office Architects Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Long Beach, CA
George Nelson Action Office Architects Desk for Herman Miller. Features a spacious workspace with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Action Office Desk, Herman Miller, circa 1960
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Action Office desk, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, model 64904 Desk features four
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Desk Action Office 1, George Nelson, Herman Miller, Large Version
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Bern, BE
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

George Nelson Action Office Storage Bin for Herman Miller, 1963
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Action Office Storage Bin designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1963.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

George Nelson Action Office Storage File Cabinet for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Rare action office storage bin designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. It is super clean and
Category

Vintage 1960s Cabinets

George Nelson Action Office Architects Drafting Table for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Long Beach, CA
George Nelson Action Office Architects Drafting Table for Herman Miller. A rare Nelson piece
Category

Vintage 1950s American Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

Action Office 1 Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
Introduced in 1964, this Action Office desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller features an
Category

20th Century American Desks

Action Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cambridge, MA
A high, roll-top desk from the Action Office or No. 649 Series designed by George Nelson & Robert
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Action Office Storage Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cambridge, MA
A tall storage unit from the Action Office or No. 649 Series designed by George Nelson & Robert
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Action Office Roll Top Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
This Action Office desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller features a walnut roll-top over a
Category

American Desks

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Action Office Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Walnut. Two drawers. Black leather covered built in file space with electric outlet.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Action Office Desk
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Tambour roll top desk with large bin for file storage in the back of the work surface.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Rolltop Action Office Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
other chaos we should be able to hide without interrupting our work-the Action Office concept.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

George Nelson Action Office Desk/Return for Herman Miller 1964
Located in San Francisco, CA
Square top table/desk/return with laminate top on metal base by George Nelson Action Office table
Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Action office - George Nelson - Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Beautiful work place designed by George Nelson, manufactured by Herman Miller. It is dated 31. July 1974.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Chrome, Steel

George Nelson Action Office II Rolltop Desk
By George Nelson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very nice example of this classic design. In our NJ Gallery.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Desks

Action Office Desk by George Nelson Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
Roll top opens to reveal writing surface.
Category

20th Century American Desks

Materials

Aluminum

1950 George Nelson Action Office Architect s Desk
By George Nelson
Located in Hudson, NY
Early large size architect's desk with solid wood sides. The top is oak tambour.The desk has 4-plastic drawers underneath writing surface and adjustable hanging files inside back.Als...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Vintage George Nelson Roll Top Action Office Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Early edition roll top desk great vintage condition some chrome loss on base tambour is in perfect working order.     
Category

Vintage 1960s Desks

Materials

Chrome

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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.