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What is the Coconut chair?

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What is the Coconut chair?
The Coconut chair is a lounge chair with a curved body that resembles a wedge of coconut. It usually features a metal wire basket and tubular steel base. George Nelson designed the chair in 1955. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Coconut chairs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage George Nelson Coconut Chair
By George Nelson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nelson Coconut Chair 1st series manufactured ,c. 1956 Original Orange Naugahyde Upholstery
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde

George Nelson Coconut Chair and Ottoman
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather chair and ottoman with metal base.
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Set of Two Leather Original George Nelson Coconut Chairs, Vitra
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Praha, CZ
Coconut lounge chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, manufactured by Vitra. Black
Category

Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Coconut chair by George Nelson, prototype
By George Nelson
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare prototype of the coconut chair by Georges Nelson for Herman Miller, 1955. Fiberglass shell
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Iconic George Nelson ‘Coconut’ Lounge Chair
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson, ‘Coconut’ lounge chair, fiberglass, leather upholstery, steel, United States, design
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

George Nelson For Herman Miller First Generation Coconut Chair and Ottoman
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
The Coconut chair was designed in 1955 by the American architect, industrial designer, author
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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