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Coconut Chair Ottoman

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 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 office in 1956 for Herman Miller.

Category

Antique 1860s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Wrought Iron

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 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

Unlike the later editions, the first generation has an accompanied ottoman and metal bent shell. This first generation Coconut Chair came with the rare ottoman, has recently been re...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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 out of a well preserved architect’s estate, and is in very nice original condition w...

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

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

Between 1955 and 1964, the group came up with some of the most iconic design of 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

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Museum Quality Early Coconut Chair & Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Museum Quality Early Coconut Chair & Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Coconut Chair and Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Coconut Chair and Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

George Nelson Coconut Chair
George Nelson Coconut Chair

George Nelson Coconut Chair

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H 32 in W 41 in D 33 in

George Nelson Coconut Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early George Nelson Coconut chair and ottoman, by Herman Miller, white enameled steel shell with black wool upholstery over polished steel and aluminum legs,

Category

Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs

Pair of Early George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chairs and Ottoman
Pair of Early George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chairs and Ottoman

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 Miller.

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Steel

George Nelson Chair and Ottoman for Herman Miller
George Nelson Chair and Ottoman for Herman Miller

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs

George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut chair and ottoman
George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut chair and ottoman

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 four metal legs. Early metal pan and welded leg construction.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Early Coconut Chair and Ottoman by George Nelson 1955 Brown Suede
Early Coconut Chair and Ottoman by George Nelson 1955 Brown Suede

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 Miller 1955.

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Rare George Nelson Coconut Chair Ottoman for Herman Miller c.1956
Rare George Nelson Coconut Chair Ottoman for Herman Miller c.1956

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Coconut Chair and Ottoman by George Nelson & Associates
Coconut Chair and Ottoman by George Nelson & Associates

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 among the most unforgettable and enduring designs of the 20th century.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum, Steel

George Nelson: Coconut chair and ottoman USA circa 1955
George Nelson: Coconut chair and ottoman USA circa 1955

George Nelson: Coconut chair and ottoman USA circa 1955

Located in London, GB

This is an early edition designed George Nelson and made by Herman Miller Inc., Lounge 31h x 41w x 38d, ottoman 16h x 24w x 18d inches,

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Coconut Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960s Vintage Herman Miller
George Nelson Coconut Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960s Vintage Herman Miller

George Nelson Coconut Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960s Vintage Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

George Nelson Coconut Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960s Herman Miller The Lounge Chair Dimensions: 33 high x 42 wide x 32 deep x 13 seat height inches Materiality: original blac...

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Original Coconut Lounge Chair and Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Original Coconut Lounge Chair and Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Original Coconut Lounge Chair and Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

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!!!

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Designer Robert Propst's Personal Coconut Chair by George Nelson
Designer Robert Propst's Personal Coconut Chair by George Nelson

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 and ottoman. Ottoman is 16" H by 23" L and 18.5" D

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1960's Adrian Pearsall lounge chair and ottoman
1960's Adrian Pearsall lounge chair and ottoman

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 has a new upholstery and it is refinished.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Mahogany, Upholstery

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

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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Coconut Chair Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic coconut chair ottoman available at 1stDibs. Each coconut chair ottoman for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and fabric. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer coconut chair ottoman, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each coconut chair ottoman bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one coconut chair ottoman that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Nelson and Herman Miller produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Coconut Chair Ottoman?

The average selling price for a coconut chair ottoman at 1stDibs is $5,800, while they’re typically $2,600 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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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.

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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.