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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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Expertly Restored- George Nelson Multi-Color Lacquered Dresser for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials:
Walnut-Stained Primavera Wood, Satin-Lacquered Painted Wood, Brass Handles
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture i...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
George Nelson, Saucer Bubble Pendant, Steel, Spray Plastic, USA, 1950s
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in High Point, NC
An early spray plastic and steel pendant light, model "Saucer Bubble" designed by George Nelson and produced by Howard Miller, Zeeland, Michigan, USA, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller Coffee Table - Model 5756 - Walnut + Aluminum
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Decatur, GA
Scarce George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 5756 Cocktail Table in walnut and aluminum, circa 1950s. The juxtaposition of the hard lines and right angles of the aluminum base agains...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller Twin Headboards w Hidden Storage, 1950s, Signed
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An early-production pair of twin headboards designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, featuring a clever hidden storage compartment that opens to reveal an internal storage with s...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$2,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
George Nelson for Herman Miller Vanity Stool
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find George Nelson for Herman Miller vanity bench, newly reupholstered in mohair fabric. This example is in very good, clean and ready to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Mohair, Wood
George Nelson for Howard Miller Model No. 522 Wall Clock, c. 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful Model No. 522 wall clock designed by George Nelson & Associates, and manufactured by Howard Miller. In good working condition. While Nelson’s iconic “Ball Clock” (Model 475...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Aluminum
