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George Nelson was an American designer, and for a time the lead designer for the famed Herman Miller furniture company. Nelson is often referred to as the founder of American modernist design and often associated with his more inspired pieces such as the Coconut Chair, Marshmallow Sofa and the Ball Clock. Shop a collection of George Nelson furniture designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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George Nelson Birch & Brass Wall Clock for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson Birch & Brass wall clock for Howard Miller.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Melamine Bowl by Irving Harper
By Irving Harper, George Nelson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A molded sea foam blue melamine bowl in the Florence pattern from the Prolon series designed for George Nelson and Associates.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Plastic
Rare Pair of 1. Edition Metal Shell Coconuts
By George Nelson
Located in Munich, DE
designed by george nelson in 1955 and made by herman miller.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
George Nelson Meridian Wall Clock Rimini Blue Face by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, George Nelson, Aldo Londi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Meridian” clock designed by George Nelson for the Howard Miller
Clock Company. Face is made of “Rimini Blue” Italian ceramic designed
by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, battery operated.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Ceramic
George Nelson Thin Edge 10 Drawer dresser for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This George Nelson design for Herman Miller, Thin Edge series 10 drawer dresser is in great condition and ready to be enjoyed for years to come.
It’s an iconic style that was origi...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
By George Nelson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, a four drawer cabinet with files in oiled walnut, no hardware. Does not include the bl...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
