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Why is George Nelson famous?
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 for Herman Miller Coffee Table - Model 5756 - Walnut + Aluminum
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Decatur, GA
Scarce George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 5756 Cocktail Table in walnut and aluminum, circa 1950s. The juxtaposition of the hard lines and right angles of the aluminum base agains...
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Vanity Stool
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find George Nelson for Herman Miller vanity bench, newly reupholstered in mohair fabric. This example is in very good, clean and ready to ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Mohair, Wood

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

MCM Platform Slat Bench or Coffee Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
A true one-of-a-kind design! MCM platform slat bench or coffee table by George Nelson for Herman Miller, circa 2000s. The bench is in good condition with some knicks and dings due to...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

George Nelson per Herman Miller Libreria "CSS", italia 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Naples, IT
Libreria modulare del modello CSS disegnata da George Nelson per Herman Miller. Il sistema è un'iconica unità di scaffalatura modulare che incarna la filosofia del design moderno di ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

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