Mid-Century Daybed in the Style of George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century daybed styled after George Nelson. Solid wood frame, cushions newly upholstered in
Leather, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
$4,794Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 32.29 in
Pair of George Nelson 5681 Loose Cushion Group Lounge Chairs US 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of George Nelson Loose Cushion Group lounge chairs US 1960s Original Condition with hardened
Fabric
$9,685
H 9.69 in W 74.41 in D 29.93 in
Modular Table Bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller with Pierre Frey cushion
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
“design is a response to social change“ george nelson said, the director of design with office
Steel
Rare and Exclusive Loose Cushion Sofa
By George Nelson
Located in Munich, DE
By george nelson. ultra soft high qualitily leather with nice and worm patina. down filled cushions.
Leather
20th Century by George Nelson Leather Pair of Armchairs
By George Nelson
Located in CANTELEU, FR
A very nice pair of armchairs by George Nelson, Loose Cushion model, for Herman Miller. These
Leather
George Nelson Style Solid Teak Bench with Cushion
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson style solid teak bench with black faux leather inset cushion seating. Gorgeous wood
Faux Leather, Teak
George Nelson loose cushion lounge chair and ottoman
By George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
This terrific lounge chair and ottoman are part of the "Loose Cushion Group" designed by George
Metal
Vintage Ebonized George Nelson Style Bench with Leather Cushion
By George Nelson
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Ebonized George Nelson Style Bench with Leather Cushion. Newly restored in an ebony finish
Leather, Wood
George Nelson 'Loose Cushion' Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Single model 'Loose Cushion' armchair / model N° 5681 by George Nelson, originally drawn in 1955
Fabric, Linen
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H 27.96 in W 29.93 in D 31.89 in
Pair of 'Loose Cushion' Chairs By George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Pair of model 'Loose Cushion' arm chairs / model N° 5681 by George Nelson, originally drawn in 1955
Chrome, Steel
Rare George Nelson Loose Cushion Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Rare George Nelson designed lounge chair model 5681 and ottoman from the 1956 Loose Cushion line
Walnut
George Nelson Steelframe Bench with Cushions and Table Module
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This piece is part of the George Nelson Steelframe series from the early 1950s, made by Herman
Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller Platform Bench with Cowhide Cushions
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
rectilinear lines of the surface reflect designer George Nelson's architectural background. Nelson's creative
Cowhide, Velvet
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H 26.38 in W 96.46 in D 29.93 in
George Nelson Loose Cushion Four-Seat Leather Sofa, 1962 by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Munster, NRW
Rare four-seat loose cushion sofa by George Nelson. Black leather, large four-seat, freestanding
Leather
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H 14.25 in W 92.25 in D 18.75 in
Vintage Mid Century George Nelson Long Slat Bench for Herman Miller with Cushion
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Vintage Mid Century George Nelson Long Black Slat Bench with Cushion for Herman Miller
Faux Leather, Wood
GEORGE NELSON ; HERMAN MILLER DAYBED
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Vintage George Nelson Daybed with new cushions covered in dark grey Bute Tiree sympathetic fabric
George Nelson Loose Cushion Armchair, Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Single model 'Loose Cushion' armchair / model N° 5681 by George Nelson, originally drawn in 1955
Fabric
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H 17 in W 72 in D 18.5 in
Kule x Forsyth Collection George Nelson Platform Bench with Custom Cushions
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
chair, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno chairs, and a George Nelson bench, all restored in St. Louis with
Wool
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H 18 in W 103.5 in D 18.75 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Slat Bench, Model 4693 with Sheepskin Cushion
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The platform bench by George Nelson is such an iconic, modern piece. Our designers chose our soft
Sheepskin
Contract Bench System by George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
tabletops. Aluminum manufacturer label to underside of cushion ‘George Nelson Design Herman Miller-Zeeland
Steel
Slat Bench with Cushion by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Near mint condition slat bench with Herman Miller cushion by George Nelson. Cushion has tie straps
Bench Designed by George Nelson For Herman Miller
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Bench with white laminate surface over steel frame designed by George Nelson. Cushion fabric was
Metal
George Nelson Loose Cushion Group Sofa Set for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Maastricht, NL
Custom ordered George Nelson sofa in original cognac leather in vintage patina condition. 3 seater
Metal
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H 28.75 in W 79.53 in D 27.56 in
George Nelson Loose Cushion Group Sofa in original Herman Miller fabric
By George Nelson
Located in Maastricht, NL
George Nelson Loose Cushion Group Sofa. 3 seater and 2 chairs in original Herman Miller fabric
George Nelson “Loose Cushion” Lounge Chairs Herman Miller 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Basel, CH
Description George Nelson “Loose Cushion” lounge chairs manufactured by Herman Miller in the 1960s
Cotton
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H 27.96 in W 105.12 in D 34.65 in
Large George Nelson 'Loose Cushion' Four-Seat Sofa in Black Leather
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Large George Nelson 'Loose Cushion' Four-Seat Sofa in Black Leather in very high quality. Black
Chrome
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H 27.96 in W 31.89 in D 33.47 in
Pair of George Nelson 'Loose Cushion' Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Pair of George Nelson 'Loose Cushion' Lounge Chairs in Black Leather. The quality of the armchairs
Chrome
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H 28.35 in W 80.71 in D 30.32 in
"Loose Cushion" Sofa and Two Club Chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
Loose cushion sofa and two lounge chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller, designed in 1955
Leather
Pair of George Nelson Chairs by Hermann Miller, 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Basel, CH
Pair of George Nelson loose cushion chairs manufactured by Hermann Miller in the 1960s.
Leather
George Nelson Loose Cushion Sofa Herman Miller1956
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson sofa, by Herman Miller, from the 'Loose Cushion Group', original black/brown wool
George Nelson - Alexander Girard
Located in Washington, DC
Original Herman Miller George Nelson "Loose Cushion" three seat sofa in original Alexander Girard
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Pair of George Nelson benches
Located in New York, NY
A pair of George Nelson white metal benches. The cushions are fixed in place and re-upholstered in
Metal
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H 27.56 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
Florence Knoll Daybed Model 702 Midcentury Sofa, Metal Frame, 1958
By Knoll, Florence Knoll, Charles Niedringhaus
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
and covered with woven fabric, we also have a matching George Nelson loose cushion armchair with the
Metal
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H 26.38 in W 104.34 in D 30.32 in
1960s George Nelson Loose Cushion Four-Seat Leather Sofa Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful 1960s George Nelson Loose cushion leather sofa, large four-seat, freestanding, fantastic
Chrome
Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Original hand-painted canvas sideshow banner for carnival midway sideshow entrance. Not signed but most likely out of Chicago Tent and Awning's banner shop. Original wood strip attac...
Canvas
Early Edward Wormley for Dunbar Step End Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three-tiered step up side table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950. This table is in wonderful condition and can be used as an end table or nightstand. Fully marked.
Walnut
American A-Frame Orchard Ladder, 1940's
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique American A-frame wood and metal riveted folding apple orchard harvest ladder in beautifully aged original weathered surface. Extended working position as shown in primary ima...
Metal
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 1 in
Charcoal Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These CHARCOAL collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a sof...
Wood
$10,986 / set
H 79.53 in W 72.25 in D 25.01 in
English Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite Attributed to H & L Epstein
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Glasgow, GB
An English Art Deco four-piece burr walnut and rosewood crossbanded bedroom suite attributed to H & L Epstein and dating to circa 1925. Typically stylish and of superb quality it com...
Chrome
$6,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 28 in D 27.5 in
Hermes Inspired Saddle Stitched Brown Green Leather Lounge Chairs, 1980s, France
By Roche Bobois
Located in New York, NY
Roche Bobois vintage brown green leather lounge chairs, 1980s, France Beautiful and heavy 1980s lounge chairs. The green leather is in very good condition and sturdy throughout. The...
Leather, Ultrasuede
$4,875Sale Price|25% Off
H 41.5 in W 29.5 in D 2.25 in
Painting by Peter Keil, Mid-Century Modern Art, Fall Colors, 1977, Oil on Canvas
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
Acrylic
$8,960
H 25.99 in W 80.71 in D 53.15 in
Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Daybed, Sculptural with Bouclé Upholstery.
Located in Almelo, NL
Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Daybed, Sculptural with Teddy Bouclé Upholstery, France, 1950s A rare and commanding piece of mid-century design, this monumental French Brutalist...
Upholstery, Walnut
A T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Arm Chair Produced by Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Stamford, CT
A chair designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, upholstered in Rogers & Goffigon fabric. Newly upholstered with down cushion.
Walnut
$1,493Sale Price / set|44% Off
H 31.5 in W 98.43 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Sofa or Chairs
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Markington, GB
1960s Retro Scandinavian Ingmar Relling Siesta Four-Seat Sofa A rare and highly sought-after Scandinavian sofa designed by Ingmar Relling and produced in Norway by the renowned West...
Bentwood, Fabric
$6,810Sale Price / item|25% Off
H 38.59 in W 33.08 in D 40.56 in
Modern Barao Leather Lounge Chair, Caramel, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Barão Leather Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Barão leather lounge chair draws inspiration from the meticulous craf...
Brass
Vintage Preway Freestanding Red Porcelain Fireplace
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this vintage Freestanding Red Porcelain Fireplace. The fireplace has very bright red color and is in nice shape
Metal
Danish Sofa in Brown Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, stained mahogany, Denmark, 1960s This classic sofa of Danish origin features modest and subtle lines and shapes that emphasize the clear construction of the design. T...
Leather, Mahogany
$1,000Sale Price|60% Off
H 49.5 in W 10.63 in D 5.63 in
Scandinavian G97 Floor Lamp H.A. Jakobsson Markaryd Sweden Art Deco Bauhaus
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavily patinated and worn minimalist floor lamp by the Swedish master, Hans Ange Jakobsson. Right out of the old original owner estate. Sold as-is, lost of wear all around, this lam...
Steel
Gugliemo Ulrich Attributed Art Deco Sofa
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An art deco sofa attributed to Gugliemo Ulrich. Rounded back and aviator style silhouette with wood plinth feet. Upholstery as found. Sourced in Northern Italy.
Upholstery
$7,936 / set
H 29.93 in W 37.8 in D 38.59 in
Round Leaning Club Chair and Ottoman, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb round, leaning modern club chair and ottoman, upholstered in pure Alpaca fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, golden brown, premium 100% alpa...
Alpaca, Wood
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.
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