$3,500
Charles (American, 1907-1978) and Ray Eames (American, 1912–1988) for Herman Miller mid century modern ESU 270, circa 1950, with black rectangular top above three maple front pull out drawers supported on black painted metal frame with stretcher shelf. Back with perforated panel at back, red laminate panels on sides. Retains original Herman Miller label on interior of drawer. Approximate height 32.75", width 24", depth 16". Literature: Eames Design: The Work of the Office of Charles and Ray Eames, Neuhart, Neuhart, and Eames, pp. 126-129; The Herman Miller Collection, manufacturer's catalog, 1952, p. 102-105. Note: This early example is rather rather rare and is one of the earliest configurations with wire drawer pulls and wire framed drawers.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2014-10-04
