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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
George Nelson Herman Miller Primavera Dresser
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Round Top, TX
George Nelson for Herman Miller "Primavera" line three-drawer dresser / credenza / cabinet.
Midcentury gem in bleached mahogany. Three large drawers with sculptural metal pulls, one...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
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
Limited Edition Multicolor George Nelson For Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa
By Irving Harper, Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
George Nelson Office – Limited Edition Marshmallow Sofa
Designed by Irving Harper for the George Nelson office, this multicolored Marshmallow Sofa is a limited edition piece manufact...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Mid century modern walnut extension dining table by George Nelson Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern original walnut extension dining table designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller with 2 leaves. This dining table has a walnut top with 2x walnut leaves that sto...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Original George Nelson & Associates Cube Sofa
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller. The three-seater sofa with the original black leather upholstery with button tufting and elastic strapping set into an ebonized birch wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer