$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 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 office in 1956 for Herman Miller.
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
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...
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 out of a well preserved architect’s estate, and is in very nice original condition w...
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
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 ...
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.
Steel
Coconut Chair and Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Rochester, NY
A coconut chair & ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
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,
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.
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.
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.
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 Miller 1955.
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.
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 among the most unforgettable and enduring designs of the 20th century.
Chrome, Aluminum, Steel
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,
Steel
Sold
H 33 in W 42 in D 32 in
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...
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 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!!!
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 and ottoman. Ottoman is 16" H by 23" L and 18.5" D
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 has a new upholstery and it is refinished.
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.
Metal, Chrome
$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
$7,460 / item
H 21.66 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Brutalist Verdigris Copper & Teal Ceramic Sculptural Side Table, Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Egg Designs’ Boogie Nights side table is a sculptural Brutalist statement piece that merges collectible contemporary design with rich handcrafted detail. Individually glazed teal-gre...
Steel, Copper
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
On Hold|$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
$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
$3,950 / item
H 28.75 in W 94.89 in D 30.32 in
Carlo Scarpa Orseolo Dining Table for Cassina, Lacquered Aluminum
By Carlo Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen material and size. Available sizes: 241x77 240x92 280x92 FASTENERS: Cast satin finish aluminum. FRAME TOP: MDF boards covered with a coat of mirr...
Aluminum
Brazilian Modern Sofa, Percival Lafer 1960's
By Percival Lafer
Located in Uccle, BE
Sofa Mod. MP-13, 1960's Made by Lafer S. e Co, Sao Paulo Rosewood, chrome and faux leather H 70 x L219 x W80 x Seat Height 41Percival Lafer Mid-Century Brazilian sofa made of Walnut ...
Chrome
$3,453
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 George Nelson, Vitra
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
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
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
$33,200
H 29.14 in W 44.49 in D 34.26 in
Moleca Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The "Moleca" lounge chair is a significant piece of Brazilian design history, created in 1957 by master designer Sergio Rodrigues. It is a beautiful example of Rodrigues's unique and...
Wood
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
Charles & Ray Eames ESU 400 Storage Unit, 1994 USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eames storage unit for Herman Miller made in 1994. Great colors and designs on plywood. Plenty of storage space with wooden panels on the top and bottom. Shelves and 3 drawers in the...
Steel
Bermuda Olive Green Lounge Chair by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Baleri Italia
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant lounge chair designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune, features a sleek steel frame in matte black. The internal shell is made of cold-foam polyurethane, offering exceptional ...
Textile
Rare Midcentury Eames ESU 400-C for Herman Miller 1st Series
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this Charles and Ray Eames designed ESU 400-C for Herman Miller. This is the rarest 1st series ESU (Eames Storage Unit) A versatile case piece that makes a ...
Steel, Chrome
$12,148 / set
H 35.44 in W 38.19 in D 35.44 in
Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare early production Eero Saarinen womb chairsand ottoman, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Newly upholstered i...
Steel
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