Sled Base Mobile Pedestal by Geiger part of the Herman Miller Collection designed by Ward Bennett
At A Glance: The Sled Base Mobile Pedestal is the perfect office accessory. Available as a box/box/file drawer version or with a single door, the Sled Base Pedestal is designed to hold office necessities that can move with you where you need them. A locking mechanism keeps your files away from prying eyes. Originally designed by Ward Bennett in the 1960s, the Sled Base Mobile Pedestal provides a time tested style and functionality to any office space.
What's To Like:
The Sled Base Mobile Pedestal sits on casters, giving you the ability to move it around your office.
The beautiful wood veneer choices provide a warmth that is accented with subtle industrial flair by the metal-yoked casters.
Material quality and construction integrity are top-notch. You'd expect that from any manufacturer with the kind of reputation that Herman Miller enjoys.
What's Not to Like: We have to take price into consideration. This mobile pedestal is a luxury item. It's beautiful, albeit pricey.
The Bottom Line: Though this is an expensive storage piece, the time tested design of the Geiger Sled Base Mobile Pedestal has graced homes and offices for half a century and promises to add a beautiful touch to any space.
Details:
19.5" w x 18.5" d x 26.625" h
Available as single door with left or right hinge, or with drawers (2 box drawers and 1 file drawer)
Metal pulls offer easy access to door and drawers
Solid wood construction
Pedestal has locking capability
Casters provide easy mobility
Box/box/file version includes pencil tray and faux suede lining in top drawer
Considered the first American designer to use industrial materials for home furnishings, Ward Bennett pioneered modern and simplistic design in furniture. Ward Bennett began his design journey in the clothing industry in New York City. At age 13 he quit school to begin designing clothing and at 16 left New York City for Europe. Mostly self taught, Ward Bennett eventually returned to New York City where he designed furniture and interior layouts for some of the most recognizable names of that era: David Rockefeller, Chase Manhattan Bank, Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner, Lyndon B Johnson, and more. While his designs are certainly beautiful, modern works, above all Ward Bennett focused on comfort and functionality, always striving for the perfect user experience. Bennett often incorporated industrial elements in his designs and shied away from excess, relying on simple, elegant and functional forms to carry his work. During the 1980s Bennett partnered with Geiger international, eventually becoming responsible for the creative direction of the company during the 1980s and 1990s. Today some of his most iconic pieces, like the Scissor and Sled Chairs are proudly produced by Geiger, preserving Bennett's work while holding true to his principles of simplicity and comfort.
Founded by John Geiger in 1964 Geiger Furniture began as Interiors International Limited, a small 4-man operation based in Toronto that produced design-minded office furniture. Steadily expanding throughout the 20th century, Geiger initially focused on modular office furniture and case goods that could be customized as office needs changed. In keeping with this commitment to flexibility, Geiger stressed the importance craftsmanship and quality construction in its use of wood furniture. With quality construction and beautiful wood finishes Geiger pieces easily fit in most settings and seem to adapt to any change in current styles.
In the 1980s Geiger paired with Ward Bennett, a partnership that would lead to numerous awards throughout the 80s and 90s. Today, Geiger produces many of Ward Bennett's most iconic designs, holding true to Bennett's principles of beauty and simplicity. Geiger strives to not only produce top-quality furniture for the home and office but to do so responsibly, in a way that preserves the earth's precious resources. In 2010 Geiger met two ambitious sustainability goals: using 100 percent green electrical energy and reaching zero landfill status during its production process. Sustainability, functionality, beauty, these traits have helped make Geiger a staple of the furniture industry for more than half a century.
Materials: Case and drawers: solid wood available in 6 different finishes Base: 3"-high metal frames on 3/4"-thick end gables Pulls: metal flip pulls match specified metal finish Locking mechanism provides security
The Sled Base Mobile Pedestal comes with free standard shipping for destinations within the contiguous United States. Orders usually ship 10 weeks after the date of purchase, arriving 1-2 weeks after that.
