(2) Vintage Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller Side Table Reduced Price; Original Price Was $8,500     Herman Miller Gilbert Rohde American, 1894-1944 It was 1930, and Gilbert Rohde had a problem: he was full of fresh new ideas about furniture design but he couldn't convince any of the traditional manufacturers to take them on. Then he met D. J. DePree. DePree also had a problem: his company, Herman Miller, needed a major shot in the arm if it was going to survive. Rohde told DePree that his new ideas made sense for the changing times and for the growing number of people who were living in apartments and smaller houses. 'This calls for a different kind of furniture,' he said. Could Rohde design such furniture, DePree asked? Yes. Would he design such furniture for Herman Miller? Yes. A deal was struck, and thus began a relationship that would lead Herman Miller into an exciting and challenging new era. 'You're not making furniture anymore,' Rohde told DePree. 'You're providing a way of life.' Disdaining ornamentation that often covered up shoddy workmanship, Rohde espoused clean, simple, honest designs. To accommodate smaller living spaces, he created furniture with dual purposes: a card table that turned into a dining table, a settee that folded back into a bed, tables ('rotorettes') that housed books and other items on rotating shelves. He loved this idea of interchangeability, demonstrated most notably in his Living-Dining Group - individual pieces that could go in either place and a radical departure from the standard living or dining room 'suites' purchased at the time. And with the introduction of Rohde's Executive Office Group, the company entered the office furniture market. Rohde's groundbreaking designs, however, were not an easy sell to mainstream retailers unschooled in the new design concepts. Their lack of understanding led to another of Rohde's revolutionary ideas: the manufacturer's showroom, which he transformed into a centre where knowled geable representatives could talk about furniture they understood and appreciated. A true innovator and pioneer, Gilbert Rohde set the stage for those who followed him at Herman Miller in the 40s and 50s, including George Nelson and Charles and Ray Eames. It was Rohde who took Herman Miller into the world of modern design. Reduced Price; Original Price Was $8,500 Vintage Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller Demilune Side Tables Paldao Group Circa 1940 Rohde's work was exhibited in Philadelphia at Design for the Machine, 1932; Chicago at A Century of Progress International Exhibition; and New York at Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Museum. Beaver burl (light natural finish) & paldao with smoked mirror tops Ornamental large pulls specially designed for this group finished in antique brass   Reference from HERMAN MILLER 1940 CATALOG & SUPPLEMENT. GILBERT ROHDE MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN. PREFACE BY: LESLIE PIÑA. A Schiffer Design Book. Pag. 106-119 Paldao Group   Herman Miller Gilbert Rohde Sofa Couch available. Sold separately Note. The last picture showing Herman Miller pieces designed by Gilbert Rohde Available for sale; Please visit our other ads 34" Length x 17" Radius x 22.5" Height Very good vintage. Age appropriate wear FORWARD AIR to the terminal nearest you $125 (Crated, shipped and insured) Customer is responsible for pick up from terminal FORWARD AIR PAYMENTS GO DIRECTLY TO METRO RETRO QUOTED FOR 48 U.S. STATES ONLY   Click here for other shipping options    Preparation, Timing and Shipment Please Allow 7 to 10 Business Days Plus Shipping Time, Shipping Varies By Location and Shipping Method Chosen. 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To schedule a pickup please visit the link below or contact us for recommendations. Click here for info on shipping options & blanket wrapping services.   International customers will be responsible for all tariffs, duties, and customs fees.   Packaging, Cleaning & Handling Times: *After payment is received allow 7 Business Days Shipping Times: * Allow for an additional 5-7 Business Days after leaving our warehouse for delivery *Shipping via Forward Air may arrive sooner *Blanket Wrap-needs to be coordinate with carrier Order Status: After order has been placed all follow-ups should be handled with our accounting office: Please Contact Accounting @ 281-333-5550   Most of our pieces are vintage (30+ year old) furniture. Condition will vary. A little bruising on chair and table legs is normal wear for furniture of that age. We will point out more-than-normal bruising on a piece, however. Metro Retro uses the following condition ratings: Mint: The piece looks like it came right off a showroom floor. Original finish, with original luster and no wear or flaking. There are no nicks, gouges, or scratches. Excellent: Nearly perfect with minor blemishes.  Piece may be refinished. We will note if the piece has been refinished or needs reupholstering. Very Good: Showing some signs of age. Superficial surface scratches and blemishes are more visible than if in excellent condition. Finish may have minor flaking but the piece is otherwise acceptable. Cleaning or polishing will improve appearance. Good: Definite signs of age and use. Visible scratches and stains but piece will be usable without being refinished. May need repairs. Poor: Major signs of age and wear. Will need to be refinished and/or repaired.  8.25% tax on orders from Texas I am an Ebay Trading Assistant - Click here if you want me to sell your items!