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George Nelson was an American designer, and for a time the lead designer for the famed Herman Miller furniture company. Nelson is often referred to as the founder of American modernist design and often associated with his more inspired pieces such as the Coconut Chair, Marshmallow Sofa and the Ball Clock. Shop a collection of George Nelson furniture designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Expertly Restored -George Nelson Multi-Color Lacquered Cabinet for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
George Nelson Classic Slat Bench 1950's Original Signed!
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic, original 1950's vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller slat bench. Original ebonised finish with warm patina. This is a hard to find original bench, retaining its foil la...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Maple
George Nelson for Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa in White Leather
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful design by George Nelson for Herman Miller this marshmallow sofa is a sculptural icon. The sofa is done in white leather and bears the Herman Miller tag on the back. The s...
Category
Early 2000s American Sofas
Materials
Steel
George Nelson Thin Edge cabinet model 5723 for Herman Miller USA, 1952
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Skokie, IL
George Nelson Thin Edge cabinet model 5723 for Herman Miller USA, 1952. Classic.
Materials: teak, aluminum
Dimensions: 33 1/2" h x 67 1/4" w x 19 1/4" d
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This is a rare American ‘Omni’ modular freestanding shelving system in walnut and aluminium, designed by George Nelson in 1952 and manufactured by Herman Miller, America.
The shelvi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
George Nelson Leather & Walnut Illuminated Vanity with Mirror & Ottoman for Herm
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Leather, Glass, Walnut
