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Who designed the coconut chair?
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George Nelson designed the coconut chair in 1956. Herman Miller continues to produce the curvy accent chair based on his original design. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of coconut chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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
Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Black Leather, White Shell, Chrome
By George Nelson
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Black Leather, White Shell, Chrome
Coconut lounge
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Price Upon Request
Set of Two Leather Original George Nelson Coconut Chairs, Vitra
By Vitra, George Nelson
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 Vitra, George Nelson
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