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Vintage George Nelson Coconut Chair
Vintage George Nelson Coconut Chair

Vintage George Nelson Coconut Chair

By George Nelson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

George Nelson Coconut Chair 1st series manufactured ,c. 1956 Original Orange Naugahyde Upholstery

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde

Coconut chair by George Nelson, prototype
Coconut chair by George Nelson, prototype

Coconut chair by George Nelson, prototype

By George Nelson

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Rare prototype of the coconut chair by Georges Nelson for Herman Miller, 1955. Fiberglass shell

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

George Nelson For Herman Miller First Generation Coconut Chair and Ottoman
George Nelson For Herman Miller First Generation Coconut Chair and Ottoman

George Nelson For Herman Miller First Generation Coconut Chair and Ottoman

By George Nelson

Located in Seattle, WA

The Coconut chair was designed in 1955 by the American architect, industrial designer, author

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, 1950s
Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, 1950s

Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, 1950s

By George Nelson, Vitra

Located in Antwerp, BE

Introducing the Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, an iconic piece of modern design that

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra
Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra

Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in Doornspijk, NL

The Coconut chair was designed in 1955 by the American architect, industrial designer, author

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller early original Coconut Chair and ottoman
George Nelson for Herman Miller early original Coconut Chair and ottoman

George Nelson for Herman Miller early original Coconut Chair and ottoman

By George Nelson

Located in Walnut Creek, CA

This is a nice clean original George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chair and ottoman. It came

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Early Coconut Chairs & Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Restored
Pair Early Coconut Chairs & Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Restored

Pair Early Coconut Chairs & Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Restored

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Kansas City, MO

Fully and expertly restored pair of Coconut Chairs and single Ottoman designed by the George Nelson

Category

Antique 1860s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Wrought Iron

Early, Metal Shell ! Coconut Chair by George Nelson in Brown Upholstery, 1955
Early, Metal Shell ! Coconut Chair by George Nelson in Brown Upholstery, 1955

Early, Metal Shell ! Coconut Chair by George Nelson in Brown Upholstery, 1955

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

George Nelson for Herman Miller. Fully restored and upholstered The super rare, original Coconut Chair

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Coconut Chair and Ottoman
George Nelson Coconut Chair and Ottoman

George Nelson Coconut Chair and Ottoman

By George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Leather chair and ottoman with metal base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

George Nelson Coconut Chair for Herman Miller, Early 1st Generation Production
George Nelson Coconut Chair for Herman Miller, Early 1st Generation Production

George Nelson Coconut Chair for Herman Miller, Early 1st Generation Production

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Troy, MI

Rare 1st edition Coconut lounge chair designed by George Nelson and Associates Herman Miller circa

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Early Herman Miller Coconut Chair Designed by George Nelson in 1956
Early Herman Miller Coconut Chair Designed by George Nelson in 1956

Early Herman Miller Coconut Chair Designed by George Nelson in 1956

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

Early Herman Miller Coconut lounge chair. Manufactured ca. in 1960. Upholstery in brown fabric

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960s Adrian Pearsall Coconut Lounge Chair On Walnut Base Original Upholstery
1960s Adrian Pearsall Coconut Lounge Chair On Walnut Base Original Upholstery

1960s Adrian Pearsall Coconut Lounge Chair On Walnut Base Original Upholstery

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Monrovia, CA

Original 1960s Adrian Pearsall Coconut Wedge Chair On A Walnut Base With Its Original 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Two Leather Original George Nelson Coconut Chairs, Vitra
Set of Two Leather Original George Nelson Coconut Chairs, Vitra

Set of Two Leather Original George Nelson Coconut Chairs, Vitra

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in Praha, CZ

Coconut lounge chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, manufactured by Vitra. Black

Category

Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson Coconut Armchair for Vitra
George Nelson Coconut Armchair for Vitra

George Nelson Coconut Armchair for Vitra

By George Nelson, Vitra

Located in Vienna, AT

The armchair was designed by George Nelson for Vitra in 1955. The coconut chair is an icon of the

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic, Bouclé

Designer Clayton Tugonon Coconut Lounge Chair and Table Set  By Snug
Designer Clayton Tugonon Coconut Lounge Chair and Table Set  By Snug

Designer Clayton Tugonon Coconut Lounge Chair and Table Set By Snug

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

An amazing set designed by the famous Filipino designer Clayton Tugonon for Snug, the ‘Coconut

Category

Early 2000s Philippine Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Coconut, Rattan

2007 Coconut Lounge Chair by George Nelson for Vitra in Black Leather
2007 Coconut Lounge Chair by George Nelson for Vitra in Black Leather

2007 Coconut Lounge Chair by George Nelson for Vitra in Black Leather

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a single Coconut Lounge Chair, designed by George Nelson. This handsome lounge chair is

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

George Nelson Low-Back Executive Tilt-Swivel Chair for Herman Miller
George Nelson Low-Back Executive Tilt-Swivel Chair for Herman Miller

George Nelson Low-Back Executive Tilt-Swivel Chair for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Seattle, WA

the Mid-Century Modern era such as the CSS shelving system, Marshmallow sofa, Kangaroo Chair, Coconut

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde

Series of six chairs, by Charles Eames, Editions Herman Miller, USA, circa 1961
Series of six chairs, by Charles Eames, Editions Herman Miller, USA, circa 1961

Series of six chairs, by Charles Eames, Editions Herman Miller, USA, circa 1961

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Paris, FR

and 1950), and George Nelson’s Coconut Chair and Marshmallow Sofa (1955 and 1956). In April 2021

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Iconic George Nelson ‘Coconut’ Lounge Chair
Iconic George Nelson ‘Coconut’ Lounge Chair

Iconic George Nelson ‘Coconut’ Lounge Chair

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nelson, ‘Coconut’ lounge chair, fiberglass, leather upholstery, steel, United States, design

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Coconut Shell Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Pair of Coconut Shell Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Pair of Coconut Shell Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in New York, NY

Pair of coconut shell chairs with curved backs and mother-of-pearl inlay detail at top. Paris

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Coconut

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Modern Coconut Lounge Chair
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Modern Coconut Lounge Chair

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Modern Coconut Lounge Chair

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Denville, NJ

A standout example of Adrian Pearsall’s flair for sculptural form, this “Coconut” lounge chair was

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Boho Tessellated Coconut Shell Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Vintage Boho Tessellated Coconut Shell Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Vintage Boho Tessellated Coconut Shell Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Embrace eclectic charm with this set of 6 vintage Boho tessellated coconut shell dining chairs

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

By George Mulhauser, Plycraft

Located in Topeka, KS

iconic “Coconut Chair.” Mr. Mulhauser designed for many recognized companies including Paul McCobb

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Large Module, Coconut (Outdoor)
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Large Module, Coconut (Outdoor)

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Large Module, Coconut (Outdoor)

By Norr11

Located in Paris, IDF

Outdoor textile: Savane Coconut (also available in whisper) Introducing Studio, the newest sofa landscape

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Small Module, Coconut (Outdoor)
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Small Module, Coconut (Outdoor)

'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Small Module, Coconut (Outdoor)

By Norr11

Located in Paris, IDF

Outdoor textile: Savane, Coconut or Whisper Introducing Studio, the newest sofa landscape in the NORR11

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam

Pacific Green Leather Club Chair
Pacific Green Leather Club Chair

Pacific Green Leather Club Chair

By Pacific Green

Located in El Monte, CA

Vintage Pacific Green arm chair in cognac leather flanked by coconut wood panels. An exceptional

Category

1990s Australian Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Coconut

Sirocco Safari Chair by Arne Norrel
Sirocco Safari Chair by Arne Norrel

Sirocco Safari Chair by Arne Norrel

$3,360Sale Price|20% Off

Sirocco Safari Chair by Arne Norrel

By Arne Norell

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Gorgeous coconut wood single Safari chair. Nice detailed design with detailed jointed connections

Category

Antique 1770s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Coconut

Pair of DUX Lounge Chairs Fully Restored in Mohair Velvet, Artifort, 1955
Pair of DUX Lounge Chairs Fully Restored in Mohair Velvet, Artifort, 1955

Pair of DUX Lounge Chairs Fully Restored in Mohair Velvet, Artifort, 1955

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Pair of lounge chairs by Swedish manufacturer DUX and distributed by Artifort the Netherlands 1955

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production

1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production

By Robert Propst, George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Renens, CH

, architect, designer and author is famous for several of his creations such as the Bubble Lamps, the Coconut

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vitra Coconut Leather Chair by George Nelson
Vitra Coconut Leather Chair by George Nelson

Vitra Coconut Leather Chair by George Nelson

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in Basildon, London

Introducing the stunning Coconut Leather Chair by renowned designer George Nelson for Vitra. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Walnut & Mohair Dining Set by Pier Luigi Colli for Fratelli Marelli, Italy, 1950
Walnut & Mohair Dining Set by Pier Luigi Colli for Fratelli Marelli, Italy, 1950

Walnut & Mohair Dining Set by Pier Luigi Colli for Fratelli Marelli, Italy, 1950

By Fratelli Marelli, Pier Luigi Colli

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Stunning walnut dining table and six matching dining chairs by Pier Luigi Colli, handmade by the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Henredon Wood Leather Strap Dining Chairs Coconut Pedestal Table, Set of 5
Henredon Wood Leather Strap Dining Chairs Coconut Pedestal Table, Set of 5

Henredon Wood Leather Strap Dining Chairs Coconut Pedestal Table, Set of 5

By Henredon

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

. Coconut Wood textured pedestal glass dining table. These pieces were individually produced and finished

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Glass, Wood

Iconic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock
Iconic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock

Iconic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

credited) would create such iconic pieces as the Marshmallow sofa, the Coconut chair, the Ball clock, the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Omni Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase by George Nelson
Mid Century Omni Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase by George Nelson

Mid Century Omni Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Detroit, MI

(1952), The Coconut Chair (1955), and The Marshmallow Sofa (1956). As one of the most influential

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Showtime Regal Chair
Showtime Regal Chair

Showtime Regal Chair

$2,604Sale Price|20% Off

Showtime Regal Chair

Located in Hollywood, FL

The Showtime veneer showcases an exquisite blend of rattan strips and coco twigs intricately woven together and adorned side by side. It is then delicately coated with a layer of res...

Category

2010s Philippine International Style Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Coconut

Mid-Century Boucle Armchair Chair, 1960s
Mid-Century Boucle Armchair Chair, 1960s

Mid-Century Boucle Armchair Chair, 1960s

Located in Wien, AT

These armchairs were produced in the 1960s. They have been completely restored including new springs for the upholstery. For the cover we have chosen a beautifully fitting Boucle fab...

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech, Coconut

Mid-Century Boucle Armchair Chair, 1960s
Mid-Century Boucle Armchair Chair, 1960s

Mid-Century Boucle Armchair Chair, 1960s

Located in Wien, AT

These armchairs were produced in the 1960s. They have been completely restored including new springs for the upholstery. For the cover we have chosen a beautifully fitting Boucle fab...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech, Coconut

Napoleon III French Deep Button-Back Crapaud Chair, Pierre Frey Velvet
Napoleon III French Deep Button-Back Crapaud Chair, Pierre Frey Velvet

Napoleon III French Deep Button-Back Crapaud Chair, Pierre Frey Velvet

Located in London, GB

A finely proportioned French deep button-back 'Crapaud' chair of the Napoleon III period, circa

Category

Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Velvet, Natural Fiber, Hardwood, Coconut

19th Century Indian armchairs
19th Century Indian armchairs

19th Century Indian armchairs

Located in Delft, NL

coconut wooden chairs have beautiful scenes of Buddhist Gods, animals and floral decor. On top of the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Furniture

Materials

Coconut

Coconut Chair by George Nelson in Brown Leather
Coconut Chair by George Nelson in Brown Leather

Coconut Chair by George Nelson in Brown Leather

By George Nelson

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Brown leather coconut chair in very good condition. Design: George Nelson.  

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Coconut Chair by Clayton Tugonon for Snug 2000’s
Coconut Chair by Clayton Tugonon for Snug 2000’s

Coconut Chair by Clayton Tugonon for Snug 2000’s

Located in Wroclaw, PL

Coconut Chair by Clayton Tugonon for Snug 2000’s Chair designed by Clayton Tugonon, made from eco

Category

Early 2000s Philippine Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller First Edition Mid-Century Modern Coconut Chair
George Nelson for Herman Miller First Edition Mid-Century Modern Coconut Chair

George Nelson for Herman Miller First Edition Mid-Century Modern Coconut Chair

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

Coconut chair Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller USA, circa 1950s 1950s Alexander

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern "Coconut" Chairs by George Nelson for Vitra
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern "Coconut" Chairs by George Nelson for Vitra

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern "Coconut" Chairs by George Nelson for Vitra

By Vitra

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a special set of two authentic vintage "Coconut" chairs designed by the George Nelson

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

George Nelson Coconut Chair in Purple Vitra Production
George Nelson Coconut Chair in Purple Vitra Production

George Nelson Coconut Chair in Purple Vitra Production

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in Hamburg, DE

Design by George Nelson 1955, produced by Vitra in 2006. Upholstery in purple leather.                  

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vitra Miniature Coconut Chair in Black with Chrome Legs by George Nelson
Vitra Miniature Coconut Chair in Black with Chrome Legs by George Nelson

Vitra Miniature Coconut Chair in Black with Chrome Legs by George Nelson

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

casual form of sitting. Nelson's Coconut Chair was inspired by the coconut shell. The seat consists of a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plastic, Fiberglass

1990s Coconut Wicker Low Lounge Chair by Clayton Tugonon for Snug
1990s Coconut Wicker Low Lounge Chair by Clayton Tugonon for Snug

1990s Coconut Wicker Low Lounge Chair by Clayton Tugonon for Snug

Located in Hollywood, FL

A low lounge chair in the style of Filipino designer Clayton Tugonon for Snug, the ‘Coconut’ chair

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Coconut

Pair of American Modern Coconut Veneered Side Chairs
Pair of American Modern Coconut Veneered Side Chairs

Pair of American Modern Coconut Veneered Side Chairs

Located in Hollywood, FL

the frame overall in coconut veneer, the square slightly curved back with circular center, on

Category

Vintage 1950s Side Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood, Coconut

George Nelson Coconut Lounge Chair
George Nelson Coconut Lounge Chair

George Nelson Coconut Lounge Chair

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in Bern, CH

The coconut lounge chair is a well recognized midcentury piece due to it’s simplicity in design

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson "Coconut" Lounge Chair for Vitra
George Nelson "Coconut" Lounge Chair for Vitra

George Nelson "Coconut" Lounge Chair for Vitra

By George Nelson

Located in Edmonton, AB

This iconic midcentury modern lounge chair was designed by George Nelson in 1956. This chair is a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Two Coconut Chairs
Two Coconut Chairs

Two Coconut Chairs

By Herman Miller

Located in Antwerp, BE

Coconut chairs | Herman Miller. USA | 1956 black leather | bent-steel three-legged base 84 cm H

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

George Nelson 'Coconut' Chair
George Nelson 'Coconut' Chair

George Nelson 'Coconut' Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

'Coconut' Chair upholstered in gold leather w/metal base

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

George Nelson coconut chair
George Nelson coconut chair

George Nelson coconut chair

By George Nelson

Located in Palm Springs, CA

George Nelson coconut chair in green naugahyde.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Coconut Chair
George Nelson Coconut Chair

George Nelson Coconut Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early George Nelson Coconut chair and ottoman, by Herman Miller, white enameled steel shell with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs

Original Herman Miller Coconut Chair
Original Herman Miller Coconut Chair

Original Herman Miller Coconut Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

Original George Nelson design for Herman Miller Coconut Chair in extremely rare original orange

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

Organic Modern Coconut Chairs
Organic Modern Coconut Chairs

Organic Modern Coconut Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

coconut tree. The life expectancy of the trees last for 70 years. With the chairs fibrous grain, smooth

Category

20th Century Asian Organic Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Coconut

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Coconut Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic coconut chair available at 1stDibs. A coconut chair — often made from metal, fabric and wood — can elevate any home. There are 144 variations of the antique or vintage coconut chair you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer coconut chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A coconut chair, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made coconut chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Nelson, Vitra and Herman Miller are consistently popular.

How Much is a Coconut Chair?

Prices for a coconut chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $60 and can go as high as $54,942, while the average can fetch as much as $3,898.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Coconut Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Coconut chair is a lounge chair with a curved body that resembles a wedge of coconut. It usually features a metal wire basket and tubular steel base. George Nelson designed the chair in 1955. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Coconut chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    George Nelson designed the coconut chair in 1956. Herman Miller continues to produce the curvy accent chair based on his original design. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of coconut chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.