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George Nelson was a furniture designer central to the mid-century modern design movement. His best-known creations are the marshmallow sofa, coconut chair, ball clock and bubble lamp series. His style included sleek, thin-edge lines on a variety of furniture still available today. Shop a range of George Nelson furniture designs on 1stDibs.
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George Nelson Chronopak Desk Clock for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson Chronopak Desk Clock for Howard Miller
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Expertly Restored -George Nelson Multi-Color Lacquered Cabinet for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Midcentury George Nelson for Herman Miller Side Tables
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A striking and rare pair of pedestal end tables, model #5655, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Crafted in walnut with enameled steel and aluminum bases, these tables embo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel, Steel
Impeccable Swag Leg Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impeccable Swag Leg Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Standard 29 1/2 writing surface height.
Original tag.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Mid Century 4601 Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Evelyn Ackerman, George Nelson
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a lovely model 4601 cabinet in walnut by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Part of the "Basic Cabinet Series", this piece features a simple two door design with adjustable in...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Office desk and Return 1955
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Office Desk and Return, 1955
Walnut case with laminate top and aluminum “H” base legs. The long cabinet is finished on all sides, featuring ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
