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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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George Nelson Leather & Walnut Illuminated Vanity with Mirror & Ottoman for Herm
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions:
54.50in H x 48in W x 20in D
Desk Height 27in
Ottoman:
17in H x 22.50in W x 16in D
Materials:
Walnut Wood, Vintage Leather, Original Glass
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Leather, Glass, Wood, Walnut
George Nelson Birch & Brass Wall Clock for Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson Birch & Brass wall clock for Howard Miller.
Materials:
Birch Wood, Brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
1950s Original George Nelson for Herman Miller Slat Bench
By Herman Miller, Knoll, George Nelson
Located in Bensalem, PA
Early original 1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller slat bench with original vinyl cushions please look at video and pictures for overall detail. This bench is 6 foot in length.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Birch
Walnut 'EOG' Executive Desk George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960
By George Nelson
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This expansive modernist architectural desk belongs to the famous 'Executive Office Group' (EOG) series. The structural design relies on a large rectangular top (167 cm) in carefully...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Sofa with Tables by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a fantastic modular sofa and table set by George Nelson for Herman Miller, circa 1960s. This item is in excellent condition for its age and was re-upholstered in 2007 with a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Pair George Nelson for Herman Miller Basic Series Nightstands in Walnut
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare pair of nightstands or end tables made by Herman Miller in the early 1950s and designed by American design icon George Nelson. Each nightstand features walnut construction, prov...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Walnut
