Wall unit made of several materials such as wood, plastic, and steel. The steel, along with iron, make up the legs and dividers of the unit. The platforms have wooden shelves. In one of the upper compartments there are wooden dividers which gives it a mailbox slot look. At the bottom of the unit, in the lower left corner, there is a chest that can open up so a platform can be pulled out so it acts as a desk. On the leg next to the chest there is a lamp with a triangular cover which gives light to the desk. In the lower right hand corner there are three wooden drawers.

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Object Timeline

1959	Work on this object began.
1965	Work on this object ended.
2012	We photographed this object. We photographed this object. We photographed this object. We photographed this object. We photographed this object.
2013	We acquired this object.
2016	We exhibited this object.
2024	You found it!

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.

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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.

Short URL http://cprhw.tt/o/2EkQk/
Accession Number 2013-41-1-a/r
Object ID 18797471