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What is Norman Bel Geddes famous for?
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Norman Bel Geddes is famous for his work as an industrial designer and architect. His approach to design is often described as streamlining, as he sought to simplify the shapes of everyday objects using inspiration from nature. Examples of his streamlined designs include the Streamlined Ocean Liner, the Pan American China Clipper and the Futurama exhibition at the 1939 New York World's Fair. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Norman Bel Geddes furniture.
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Mid-Century Modern Industrial 3-Piece Office Set with Desk by Norman Bel Geddes
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Lafayette, IN
Three pieces of iconic mid-century industrial design combine to complete this fantastic home-office suite.
- Simmons dresser/desk (by renowned designer Norman Bel Geddes)
- Goof Form desk chair
- Dazor desk lamp...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$3,750 Sale Price / set
49% Off
Art Deco Machine Age Industrial Desks by Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Co.
By Simmons Company Furniture, Norman Bel Geddes
Located in New York, NY
High Style, Art Deco, Machine Age, Industrial design desk(s) by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Company circa 1930's. The desks feature a bank of three drawers which flank th...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Machine Age Industrial Full Size Metal Bed by Bel Geddes for Simmons
By Simmons Company Furniture, Norman Bel Geddes
Located in New York, NY
Stylish full size metal bed, designed by Normal Bel Geddes, for the Simmons Furniture Company. We have two of these beds available, offered and p...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Steel
Bel Geddes for Simmons Dresser
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in New York, NY
Norman Bel Geddes design, for Simmons Furniture Company. Art Deco, Machine Age classic form, considered very Avant Garde when introduced and still considered stylish and relevant. Fo...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Streamline Art Deco Lounge Chairs Designed by Norman Bel Geddes
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of Streamline Moderne lounge chairs designed by Norman Bel Geddes
Frames are satin nickel painted with period velvet upholstered cushions with moderne design.
Both chairs are ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Norman Bel Geddes Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Art Deco Twin Bed with Nightstand
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Studio City, CA
How fabulous is this? Art Deco twin-sized bed and gorgeously designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons in original vintage condition. A really fantastic piece. Apparently hard to find in this two-tone color design. Will stand out and pop in any bedroom.
This listing is for the headboard, footboard, and nightstand only. We are not sure where the long bed rails...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
