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- Description:
- This Telephone Table, in the collection of The Henry Ford, has an interior work carrel that has padded gold polynit sides and back with metal lined cutout in dexter back for phone to be inserted. The exterior work carrel is made of wood (possible ash) on top with gray fabric covered metal modesty panel below and painted wood sides. The work surface is white laminate with gray vinyl edge and molded wood shelf below. The base is aluminum with electric wiring.
This piece was designed by both Propst, Robert and Nelson, George.
Price History: 1964: $154. 50 1967: $173. 00Herman Miller Trade Name: Storage Unit Herman Miller Series: Action Office Product Number: 64915 ; 64963 with fluorescent light
- Date Issued:
- [1964 TO 1967]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Radio Cabinet, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a tawny walnut veneer case. The dexter front has one drawer/record player unit and a drop-front radio unit with metal pull. There is also one open shelf under the drop-front. The sinister front has a fabric covered, 13. 5 inch. diameter speaker. The back side is open behind the radio and speaker. The cabinet sits on four "V"-shaped bent metal legs.
This piece was designed to hold 35-40 record albums.
Price history: 6/50: $176. 00 (Trade Catalog 89. 177. 689); 11/56: $342. 00 (Radio not included in price)Herman Miller Trade Name: Radio Cabinet Herman Miller Series: Nelson basic Cabinet Series Product Number: 4743
- Date Issued:
- [1947 TO 1956]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Utility Cart, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a chrome plated frame with three shelves and top painted black. The piece has two drawers which are both painted black at the top with chrome drawer pulls and sits on four black casters.
It is also referred to as the Haller Mobile Cart.
A cart matching this description cannot be found in any Herman Miller Trade Catalog. This confirms that it may be a prototype.
- Date Issued:
- 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Sideboard, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a dark wood veneered front, top, and sides. Four wood knobs are attached across the top front edge as well as four doors with brass door pulls. Inside the doors are eight drawers and two shelves with storage trays lined in velvet for silverware. The base consists of leather cloth wrapped around the legs and secured with brass tacks.
Price History: 1941: $220. 00 (retail); 1942: $270. 00 (retail)Herman Miller Trade Name: buffet Herman Miller Series: Paldao Dining Room Group Product Number: 4190
- Date Issued:
- [1941 TO 1942]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection
- Description:
- This Bookcase, in the collection of The Henry Ford, consists of a wood case with three shelves. The entire piece is finished with an East Indian Laurel veneer.
Price History: 1936: $ 23. 50; 1940: $ 57. 50Herman Miller Trade Name: Bookcase Herman Miller Series: Laurel Group Product Number: 3432
- Date Issued:
- [1934 TO 1940]
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Henry Ford (Organization)
- Collection:
- Herman Miller Consortium Collection