Pretzel Chair By George Nelson
Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chair by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chair by George Nelson, c 1952,,, gREAT EXAMPLE, Iconic Design
Category
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Set of Four George Nelson ''Pretzel'' Armchair Made by ICF, Italy, 1984-1986
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model 5890, George Nelson later gave permission for ICF to make this chair for the Italian market, in
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H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
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H 37.5 in W 32.5 in D 28 in
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for the Nelson Associates pretzel to be made on the new tooling. George Nelson having already a
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Pair of Cherner Armchair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Norman Cherner
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). It was made with arm rests and without. The Cherner took its inspiration from George Nelson
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Bentwood
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