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George Nelson Miniature Chest Model 5215, 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in Brussels, BE
George Nelson Miniature chest Model 5215, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
George Nelson Herman Miller Miniature Chest # 5215
By George Nelson
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Unusual version of the George Nelson miniature/jewelry chest #5215. This one features the white formica on the bottom of the case not the top as is more typical. Teak wood constructi...
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