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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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Vintage George Nelson Model-2202 Sunburst Clock for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage George Nelson Model 2202 sunburst clock for Howard Miller is an iconic example of mid-century modern design, combining playful geometry with timeless radial symmetry. Cr...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
George Nelson Cigar Lotus Floor Lamp
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
While outfitting his office, architect and Herman Miller design director George Nelson discovered a silk-covered Swedish hanging lamp that he coveted but found too expensive. He then...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Mid century George Nelson early slatted platform bench black lacquer
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century George Nelson early slatted platform bench black lacquer. Has rounded corner base with flat head screws. All original black lacquer finish. Shows use from age. Made circa...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$2,520 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage Sage Mohair Daybed with Hairpin Legs by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic hairpin/v-leg daybed/settee by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Early example (ca. 1950) with a metal spring and maple frame construction, this version designed without back ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
George Nelson 6 Black Pretzel Chairs for ICF, 1984
By George Nelson, Herman Miller, ICF De Padova
Located in Vienna, AT
George Nelson pretzel chairs Model # 5890, manufactured for ICF (labelled)
A rare set of six ''Pretzel'' armchairs with newly upholstered cushions, made from laminated wood by ICF D...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Plywood
$16,900 / set
George Nelson per Herman Miller Libreria "CSS", italia 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Naples, IT
Libreria modulare del modello CSS disegnata da George Nelson per Herman Miller. Il sistema è un'iconica unità di scaffalatura modulare che incarna la filosofia del design moderno di ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
