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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 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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Mohair, Wood
George Nelson for Herman Miller Coffee Table - Model 5756 - Walnut + Aluminum
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
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 ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
George Nelson Ball Bubble Pendant Lamp by Modernica, USA
By George Nelson
Located in San Carlos, CA
A canonical example of American mid-century modern lighting, this medium Ball Bubble Pendant was produced by Modernica of Los Angeles using the original Howard Miller tooling and spe...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Mid century modern walnut extension dining table by George Nelson Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern original walnut extension dining table designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller with 2 leaves. This dining table has a walnut top with 2x walnut leaves that sto...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off