have you ever seen a mid century desk with built in/attached light?

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01/12/2009 7:32 am

this afternoon i came across a mid century desk (all walnut i believe) with a light attached/built in to the back (thin stainless pole with canvas round shade). the owner said that he believed it to be herman miller, possibly by george nelson. any insight?

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Mike Mozart

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01/12/2009 8:39 am

You Tube George Nelson Museum Exhibit
There is a wonderful video on YouTube of the Vitra George Nelson Design Exhibition a few years ago. A George Nelson Desk like you described shows up in the video as I recall. It really focuses on the furniture rather than the clocks. Anyone interested in Mid Century Design will be entralled!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-Whtoj3sFw&feature=youtube_gdata
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-Whtoj3sFw&feature=youtube_gdata

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Mike Mozart

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01/12/2009 9:51 am

Here is an Ebay Listing for an Ad for a Desk with Attached Light
Here is a link to a new Ebay listing for a vintage Herman Miller ad featuring a George Nelson for Herman Miller desk like you described.
http://cgi.ebay.com/1955-HERMAN-MILLER-Modern-Retro-GEORGE-NELSON-OFFICE...

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01/12/2009 9:40 pm

thanks so much for the link...
thanks so much for the link to the video. i definitely see a similar light.
and the ad shows a very similar desk too : )
here is a pic i took. i'm not sure if the light was broken off or if it somehow attaches. the top is decent.

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