George Nelson Prototype DAF Chair for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An early per production prototype fiberglass arm shell or DAF chair designed by George Nelson. This
Fiberglass
$10,533 / set
H 31.5 in W 28.75 in D 22.05 in
Set of 6 Herman Miller DAF Chairs Designed by George Nelson in 1958
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Beautiful set of 6 Herman Miller DAF fiberglass chairs, designed by George Nelson. The DAF chair
Aluminum
$6,483 / set
H 31.5 in W 28.35 in D 18.9 in
Space Age Daf Chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller, Set of 4
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 very rare DAF armchairs designed by George nelson for Herman Miller. The chairs are made
Metal
Ross Lovegrove Bluebelle chair Y2K style design space age
By Driade, Ross Lovegrove
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
chair is a chair that Ross Lovegrove redesigned from George Nelson's DAF chair. Highly iconic chair in
Steel
$2,239
H 31.5 in W 28.75 in D 21.66 in
Swag Leg Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller - 1950s, La Fonda, Space Age
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Berlin, DE
any modern interior. Rare "DAF" or "swag leg chair" by George Nelson for Herman Miller dating from
Fiberglass
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 28.35 in D 22.05 in
DAF Swag Leg Fibreglass Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
to everything.” The DAF Swag leg chair is very rare. It was designed in 1958 by George Nelson
Fiberglass
Pair of George Nelson DAF Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of 1950's George Nelson DAF chairs with eiffel tower bases. All original parts
GEORGE NELSON DAF CHAIR
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nelson for Herman Miller , original 1950's DAF ( Desk Armchair Fixed ) in white fibreglass
La Fonda Base George Nelson DAF Chair, Herman Miller, 1960
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Utrecht, NL
All white George Nelson 'DAF' arm chair with 'La Fonda' base by Herman Miller. Glass fibre
Steel
set of 4 rare George Nelson for Herman Miller DAF Chairs
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Bainbridge, NY
rare, matched set of 4, signed, two tone George Nelson for Herman Miller molded Fiberglass DAF Arm
Steel
Sold
H 31.25 in W 29 in D 20.5 in
Four Swag Leg Chairs by George Nelson, Model DAF, 1958, Original Beige and Black
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
Fine and rare set of four George Nelson & Associates Model DAF chairs commonly referred to as "Swag
Steel
Pair of "Swag Leg" Chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of "Swag" or "DAF" chairs by George Nelson with charcoal molded fiberglass shells on chrome
Steel
Velvet and Aluminum Armchair By George Nelson, USA, 1964s
By George Nelson
Located in Paris, FR
A 20th-century vintage George Nelson 'DAF' chair, design in the 1960's manufactured by ICF Cadsana
Aluminum
George Nelson MAF Swag Leg Lounge Chair by Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
matching DAF chair which is the same design in a dining or desk height.
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller DAF Swag Leg Chair
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nelson's Swag chairs with elephant grey fiberglass seat and back. Chair is all original and retains
Chrome
Set of 4 Original DAF Swag Leg Chairs by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Set of 4 DAF Swag Leg Chairs, designed by George Nelson, Herman Miller, U.S.A., 1958. These are
Fiberglass
George Nelson for Herman Miller DAF Swag Leg Armchair
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful modernist armchair designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller. Model DAF
Plastic
George Nelson DAF Swag Leg Chair Herman Miller 1958 1st Edition
By George Nelson
Located in Berlin, DE
George Nelson DAF swag leg chair Herman Miller 1958 1st Edition. All original condition - Perfect
Metal
1950, Armchair Georges Nelson, Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Perpignan, FR
Rare "DAF" or "swag leg chair" by George Nelson for Herman Miller from the 1950s. Composed of a
Fiberglass
4 George Nelson & Charles Eames DAF Chairs for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Herman Miller. George Nelson DAF chair designed for the La Fonda base by Charles Eames. Original
Aluminum
Sold
H 31.5 in W 28.75 in D 21.66 in
Private Listing for Olaf - 2 x La Fonda Base George Nelson DAF Chairs
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Utrecht, NL
** PRIVATE LISTING FOR OLAF ** 2 PCS all white George Nelson 'DAF' arm chairs with 'La Fonda' base
Steel
George Nelson DAF Swag Leg Chair by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
, and one with a fixed back. The DAF is the designation given the chair with a fixed back and a base
Metal
George Nelson "Daf" Swivel Chair Produced by ICF De Padova
By George Nelson, ICF De Padova
Located in Madrid, ES
George Nelson DAF swivel chair produced by ICF De Padova, upholstered in burgundy red velvet fabric
Metal
Sold
H 31 in W 29 in D 22 in
Set 4 George Nelson, 1st Year Production Daf Swag Leg Dining Chair / Fiberglass
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare set of four swag legged dining chairs designed in 1958 by George Nelson for Herman
Steel
1960s Scandinavian Modern Danish Solid Teak Round Dining Table
By Eero Saarinen, Arne Jacobsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
DAF chairs with La Fonda bases by George Nelson and Charles Eames for Herman Miller (pictured) are
Steel
Sold
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 48.04 in
1960s Scandinavian Modern Danish Teak Round Extension Dining Table by Ansanger
By Ansager Møbler 1, Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
off max assembled dimensions. Four DAF chairs with La Fonda bases by George Nelson and Charles
Steel
Set of Four George Nelson DAF Chairs
By George Nelson
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
Four George Nelson DAF Herman Miller chairs on an original H base,this configuration was not
Steel
George Nelson DAF Lounge Chair
By George Nelson
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
An original George Nelson DAF chair by Herman Miller with a stamp for Cincinnati Milacron. In
Fiberglass
Original DAF Swag Leg Chair by George Nelson, 1958
By George Nelson
Located in Berlin, DE
DAF swag leg chair, designed by George Nelson, Herman Miller, U.S.A. 1958 This is the original
George Nelson "DAF" Armchair, circa 1958
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
"DAF" swag leg armchair by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Metal
Sold
H 31 in W 28.75 in D 22 in
Rare Limited Edition DAF Swag Leg Dining Chairs by George Nelson, 1958
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
distinctive design. For the chair’s seat shell, Nelson combined separate seat and back pieces to form a
Vintage Fiberglass George Nelson "DAF" Swag Leg Chair
By George Nelson
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
vintage swag leg chair designed by Charles pollock for The George Nelson office 1958 this chair is
Fiberglass
George Nelson DAF Swag Leg Chair 1950's
By George Nelson
Located in Berkeley, CA
Stunning and rare swag legged side chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Dark green
Metal
1950s DAF Armchairs in a Set of Six by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Swaged leg DAF armchairs by George Nelson, USA, 1958 Set of six George Nelson DAF chairs on an
Metal
$4,119 / set
H 31.75 in W 22 in D 23.5 in
Set of 6 Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller, USA
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Set of 6 Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs with Brown Naugahyde Pads, Herman Miller. An exceptional group of six original Charles and Ray Eames molded fiberglass stacking shell ...
Metal, Aluminum
$5,600 / set
H 30 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
Set of Six George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Dining Chairs
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller teak and upholstered dining chairs. We also have the matching dining table, please inquire for details. All items are viewable at our Downtown Los Ang...
Teak
Set of 8 'Tulip' Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1956
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare grouping of eight (8) iconic Tulip swiveling dining chairs by Eero Saarinen featuring the Classic organic sculptural form and orange wool upholstery on white enameled cast iro...
Iron
$6,800 / set
H 32 in W 25 in D 24 in
Set of Molded Swiveling Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vibrant group of swiveling armchairs having organically shaped seats with their expressive original red upholstery floating on lacquered stems rising from early four-pronged bases.
Steel, Aluminum
$2,750
H 27.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Classic Modernist Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Lounge Chair, Zenith
By Herman Miller, Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
First generation, circa 1950 Charles and Ray Eames. Museum quality, sea foam green arm shell lounge chair made by Zenith Plastic Co./ Herman Miller. Features amazing exposed fibers, ...
Zinc
$8,850 / set
H 32 in W 20 in D 15 in
Eight Dining Chairs by Richard Schultz for Knoll, White Frames, Red Orange Seats
By Richard Schultz
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 8 Richard Schultz dining chairs, made by Knoll, 1960s. The frames and seat backs have been expertly refinished in a soft white / ivory color and the original red orange seats ...
Steel
Eames Early Rope Edge Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early 1st generation rope edge rare lounge height fiberglass arm shell chair with the larger rubber shock mounts having metal washers and satin black iron X base. The chair st...
Iron
Set of 4 Vintage White Fiberglass Eames Chairs by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 vintage white fiberglass Eames chairs by Herman Miller. All original, not a recent edition. Stamped under.
Steel
$3,300 / set
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 25.2 in
"La Fonda" C. Eames by H. Miller Space Age Design Fiberglass Shell Two Chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brescia, IT
Black fiberglass shell seat Aluminium base.
Aluminum
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
Charles & Ray Eames DAR Eiffel Rope Edge Chair, 1st Generation, 1950
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles Eames (1907-1978) & Ray Eames (1912-1988) for Zenith Plastics / HermanMiller DAR Eiffel rope-edge chair Venice, California / Zeeland, Michigan, 1950 fiberglass, enameled ...
Stainless Steel
Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Eames molded fiberglass shell in the fairest color of them all, Seafoam Green. Original top circa late 1950s-early 1960s. On later metal and wood base, in good condition with...
Fiberglass
Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm Sofa
By Jørgen Kastholm, Alfred Kill International, Preben Fabricius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastholm Stainless steel and leather upholstered sofa by Alfred Kill, circa 1970
Stainless Steel
$2,900 / item
H 30 in W 24.75 in D 24 in
1st Generation Charles Eames Zenith/Herman Miller Plastic Rope Edge Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Zenith
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare, early set of 4 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass arm shell chairs, extremely rare "Raw Umber" color, all 4 chairs retain original checkerboard Zenith Labels, ROPE EDGE, X BASE. ...
Metal
$4,715
H 34.65 in W 38.98 in D 28.55 in
American mid-century modern wood laminate desk George Nelson Herman Miller 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in MIlano, IT
American mid-century modern wood laminate desk George Nelson Herman Miller 1960s Desk or writing desk in wood and metal. The top is in white laminate, with a smaller upper top suppor...
Metal
$1,920 / item
H 25.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Original First Generation Eames Zenith Rope-Edge LAX Lounge Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This first generation Zenith DAX lounge chair in Lemon yellow was designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. It features the original rope edge beneath the chair, as well a...
Metal
Architect, designer, and writer George Nelson was a central figure in the mid-century American modernist design movement; and his thoughts influenced not only the furniture we live with, but also how we live.
Nelson came to design via journalism and literature. Upon receiving his bachelor’s degree in architecture from Yale in 1931, he won the Prix de Rome fellowship, and spent his time in Europe writing magazine articles that helped bring stateside recognition to Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gio Ponti, Le Corbusier and other canonical modernist architects.
In the 1940s, Nelson wrote texts that suggested such now-commonplace ideas as open-plan houses, storage walls and family rooms. D.J. De Pree, the owner of the furniture maker Herman Miller, was so impressed by Nelson that in 1944 — following the sudden death of Gilbert Rohde, who had introduced the firm to modern design in the 1930s — he invited Nelson to join the company as its design director. There Nelson’s curatorial design talents came to the fore.
To Herman Miller he brought such eminent creators as Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi, and the textile and furniture designer Alexander Girard. Thanks to a clever contract, at the same time as he directed Herman Miller he formed a New York design company, George Nelson & Associates, that sold furniture designs to the Michigan firm. Nelson's studio also sold designs for clocks to the Howard Miller Clock Company, a manufacturer that was initially part of Herman Miller before it became an offshoot that was helmed by Howard Miller, D.J. De Pree's brother-in-law.
Nelson’s New York team of designers (who were rarely individually credited) would create such iconic pieces as the Marshmallow sofa, the Coconut chair, the Ball clock, the Bubble lamp series and the many cabinets and beds that comprise the sleek Thin-Edge line.
For dedicated collectors, as well as for interior designers who look beyond “the look,” there is a “cool factor” inherent to vintage pieces from George Nelson and others. Nelson was in on it from the start, and it’s valuable to have a piece that was there with him.
But still, as is evident from the offerings from dealers on 1stDibs, in any of the designs, in any iteration whose manufacture Nelson oversaw and encouraged, there are shining elements of lightness, elegance, sophistication — and a little bit of swagger. George Nelson felt confident in his ideas about design and didn’t mind letting the world know.
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.