$10,500 / set
H 34 in W 40 in D 33 in
Pair Early Coconut Chairs & Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Restored
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
Fully and expertly restored pair of Coconut Chairs and single Ottoman designed by the George Nelson
Steel, Chrome, Wrought Iron
George Nelson Coconut Chair and Ottoman
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather chair and ottoman with metal base.
Leather
$4,196Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 32 in W 40 in D 36 in
George Nelson For Herman Miller First Generation Coconut Chair and Ottoman
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
ottoman and metal bent shell. This first generation Coconut Chair came with the rare ottoman, has
Metal
$4,995 / set
H 32 in W 40 in D 36 in
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
Chrome
$3,890 / item
H 32 in W 26 in D 21 in
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
Naugahyde
Sold
H 33 in W 40 in D 34 in
Museum Quality Early Coconut Chair & Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
Early coconut chair and ottoman designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, circa 1955. This
Steel
Coconut Chair and Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Rochester, NY
A coconut chair & ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Purchased in the 1950's by a local
George Nelson Coconut Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early George Nelson Coconut chair and ottoman, by Herman Miller, white enameled steel shell with
Pair of Early George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chairs and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
These are a beautiful pair of early coconut chairs with an ottoman by George Nelson for Herman
Metal, Steel
George Nelson Chair and Ottoman for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
George Nelson coconut chair and ottoman for Herman Miller, USA. Wool, chrome plated steel and
George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut chair and ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
fabric covered foam-upholstered steel shell on chromed tubular metal tripod legs and ottoman on
Steel
Early Coconut Chair and Ottoman by George Nelson 1955 Brown Suede
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
An Icon of Modern Design, Early Production Coconut chair & Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman
Sheet Metal
Rare George Nelson Coconut Chair Ottoman for Herman Miller c.1956
By George Nelson
Located in Easton, PA
Rare ottoman for the Coconut chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1956. Period
Chrome, Steel
Coconut Chair and Ottoman by George Nelson & Associates
By Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Ottoman measures: 23.5 w x 19 d x 16 h inches. The Coconut chair by George Nelson & Associates is
Chrome, Aluminum, Steel
George Nelson: Coconut chair and ottoman USA circa 1955
Located in London, GB
38d, ottoman 16h x 24w x 18d inches,
Steel
Sold
H 33 in W 42 in D 32 in
George Nelson Coconut Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960s Vintage Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson Coconut Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960s Herman Miller The Lounge Chair
Steel
Sold
H 31 in W 40.5 in D 38 in
Original Coconut Lounge Chair and Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
All redone in a wonderful Maharam Alexander Girard Yellow Checkered Fabric. The steel shell is in great condition and the legs are bright and clean. Museum quality!!!
Aluminum, Steel
Sold
H 33 in W 41 in D 30 in
1st Production Early George Nelson Coconut Chair and Ottoman Mid Century Vintage
By George Nelson
Located in Boise, ID
Great vintage condition Wear from age and use.
Aluminum, Steel
Designer Robert Propst's Personal Coconut Chair by George Nelson
Located in Portland, OR
Straight from the estate of Herman Miller Designer Robert Probst is his own personal coconut chair
Chrome
1960's Adrian Pearsall lounge chair and ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Great set of 1960's Adrian Pearsall's " Coconut " lounge chair and ottoman. The chair and ottoman
Walnut, Mahogany, Upholstery
George Nelson Leather Coconut Chair and Ottoman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The now iconic Coconut Chair was introduced by Herman Miller Co. in 1955. George Nelson, the
Metal, Chrome
$4,060Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.5 in W 40 in D 34 in
Eero Saarinen Large Womb Chair and Ottoman in Forest Green Boucle
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Seattle, WA
One of the most iconic chair designs of the 20th century, Eero Saarinen designed this lounge chair for Florence Knoll at the request of “a chair that was like a basket full of pillow...
Bouclé
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$7,150 / item
H 21.66 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Egg Designs Brutalist Teal Ceramic & Verdigris Copper Side Table
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Egg Designs’ Boogie Nights side table (2021) is a sculptural, Brutalist-inspired accent piece handcrafted with artistic precision. The top is composed of individually glazed teal-gre...
Steel, Copper
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$45,000 / set
H 38.6 in W 30.3 in D 32 in
“Paulistana” Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Jorge Zalszupin, Rosewood & Suede, 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
A foundational work in the evolution of Brazilian Modern design, the “Paulistana” lounge chair and ottoman by Jorge Zalszupin embodies the technical innovation and material sophistic...
Metal
$5,500
H 27 in W 102 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the iconic Gondola Sofa, a masterpiece of mid-century modern design by Adrian Pearsall. With its sculptural silhouette, this sofa embodies the sleek, organic aesthetic th...
Fabric, Walnut
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$1,752 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$10,000 / set
H 31.5 in W 33 in D 33 in
1958 Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Brazilian Rosewood
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, models 670 and 671, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1956. This set dates to ca. 1958. The shells on this se...
Aluminum
Organic Shaped Modern Coffee Table by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped coffee table by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut wood finish. IN STOCK: 1 If not in stock, current production: 6-7 weeks 58"L x 32" x 15"H Walnut finish. Customers ...
Hardwood, Walnut
Griffin Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Griffin Chair is a wide, armless lounge chair that features biscuit tufting. The base is solid American Walnut or White Oak. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handma...
Velvet, Walnut
Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Dillon chair has a solid American walnut or white oak x-based frame that features boxed cushions with piping and buttons on the back cushion. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is ...
Mohair, Walnut
Gorgeous Avocado Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Not a color you see often! A classic Eames lounge chair and ottoman with vintage wood and metal components outfitted in brand new leather cushions in Avocado shade. 3-4 week producti...
Leather
$3,524
H 33.47 in W 40.95 in D 34.65 in
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, editor and teacher George Nelson. Obviously he took his inspiration from a coconut that...
Steel
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