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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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Small George Nelson Stereo / Watch / Jewelry Credenza Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare smaller scale walnut credenza with two dark charcoal toned sliding doors and two banks of three shallow drawers to each side. Sitting on rounded brushed stainless-steel legs a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Stainless Steel
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...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
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
Expertly Restored -George Nelson Multi-Color Lacquered Cabinet for Herman Miller
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...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
George Nelson for Howard Miller forced Iron Stand Fireplace Log Fire Holder
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Den Haag, NL
A classic original 1960s Howard Miller fireplace “Fire basket” log fire holder designed by George Nelson Assoc. of forged Iron .
Still traces left of the original Gold Color .
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
George Nelson 6 Black Pretzel Chairs for ICF, 1984
By ICF De Padova, George Nelson, Herman Miller
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...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Plywood
$16,900 / set