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George Nelson Desk or Office Chair, Very Rare, New Red Boucle Knoll Upholstery
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very rare George Nelson desk chair, freshly reupholstered in a crimson Knoll Classic boucle.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

MCM Leather Perch Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern leather perch stool or chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

1960s Executive Desk Chair by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A George Nelson designed rolling desk chair with orange fabric supported by a swivel base with
Category

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

Materials

Metal

George Nelson "Dry Erase" Desk with Return
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Newly laminated Formica top with dry erase
Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson Walnut Executive and Typewriter Desk Set
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson for Herman Miller features a dark walnut finish with steel legs, aluminum J pulls and pull
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Mateo, CA
Double pedestal desk by Herman Miller. This desk was probably a custom order. There are three wide
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
H 29.5 in W 72 in D 30 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Table or Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Skokie, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Vintage Action Office Table or Desk The Action Office desk or
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Herman Miller Typewriter Desk Return by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
typewriter desk return designed by George Nelson, and experience the seamless fusion of practicality and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Vitra by George Nelson Black Leather Perch Swivel Desk Chairs, 2001, Set of 2
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by George Nelson in 1964 the Perch desk chair was part of the revolutionary
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Drop Side Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Drop Side Desk This desk measures: 40 wide x 24 deep x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
By Herman Miller, Robert Propst, George Nelson
Located in Renens, CH
1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production George Nelson
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Desk with Return
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Desk with Return This desk measures: 65 wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Corner Executive Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Corner Executive Desk This desk measures: 60
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1970s Mid-Century George Nelson Herman Miller "Action Office" Rolltop Desk Exec.
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Basel, BS
Very Rare and highly collectible original vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller rolltop "Action
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The desk was made
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Dining or Desk Chair by Ernest Farmer for George Nelson and Associates
By Herman Miller, Ernest Farmer, George Nelson
Located in Littleton, CO
A rare birch dining or desk chair by Ernest Farmer of George Nelson and Associates for Herman
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Blue Velvet Executive Chair Charles Pollock for Knoll with Height Tension Knob
By Knoll, George Nelson, Charles Pollock
Located in Chattanooga, TN
” About Charles Pollock After graduating from Pratt Institute and working with George Nelson, Charles
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

10 Charles Pollock Executive Desk Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
desk chair designed by this George Nelson apprentice, Charles Pollock. Sold separately.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Executive Desk Chair by Robert John, Circa 1960
By Robert John
Located in Rochester, NY
Executive desk chair by Robert John. Rolling / swiveling / adjustable tilting. All original
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Vintage Mid-century Fabric Desk Chairs by Charles Pollock for Comforto
By Comforto, Charles Pollock
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
INFANTRY Magazine, Pollock worked with George Nelson at Herman Miller. In 1958 he left Nelson's office and
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Vintage Midcentury Ray Wilkes Chiclet Office Task Chair
By Ray Wilkes
Located in Pasadena, TX
when he worked in New York with George Nelson on special products R&D. His contribution to Herman
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

MCM Mauve Hopsacking & Chrome Tubular Chairs by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller
By Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Rohde’s death in 1944 he was replaced by none other than the renowned George Nelson. Working with the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Aluminum Group EA 116 Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 1990s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Deland, FL
reformed as Herman Miller, Inc. in 1960 and was then led by architect George Nelson, who joined the firm as
Category

1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1 OF 2 VINTAGE UNIQUE CHARLES POLLOCK KNOLL RESTORED BROWN LEATHER OFFICE CHAiRS
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in GB
working with George Nelson, Charles Pollock assembled a portfolio of designs and presented them to
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Compact & Minimalist Home Desk Dex by Reinier de Jong
By Reinier de Jong
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
George Nelson's iconic midcentury home desk. The desk top is made from an extremely rigid material made
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Structured Dining Chair, Velvet Upholstery
By Lauren Rottet
Located in Houston, TX
Item No: CH-001 Inspired by the craftsmanship and detail of the George Nelson Montauk House, the
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2010s Vietnamese Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fur, Leather, Oak, Lacquer

Structured Dining Chair, Upholstered in Mohair
By Lauren Rottet
Located in Houston, TX
Item No: CH-001 Inspired by the craftsmanship and detail of the George Nelson Montauk House, the
Category

2010s Vietnamese Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fur, Leather, Oak, Lacquer, Mohair

MCM Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group High Back Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
replaced by none other than the renowned George Nelson. Working with the likes of not only Charles and Ray
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Chesterfield, Charles Hindley & Sons
Located in GB
labelled with specific commercial names such as the ‘Victoria Chair’, ‘Nelson Couch’ the ‘Farnboro Chair
Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Eames PAC Yellow Padded Swivel Armchair w/Gray Fiberglass Shell & Aluminum Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
plastic series at an office and desk chair. This example has the molded into the fiberglass Herman Miller
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Brass Table or Desk Reading Lamp
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
piece. Lamp features dimmable socket for that perfect brightness. Photographed with George Nelson
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Brass Table or Desk Reading Lamp
Brass Table or Desk Reading Lamp
H 14 in W 17 in D 7.5 in
Munkegaard ceiling or wall lamp by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 2005
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Paris, FR
can find school desks, chairs and other lighting with same model name, since Arne Jacobsen designed
Category

Early 2000s Danish Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Standing-Height Roll-Top Desk and Chair by George Nelson "Action Office"
By George Nelson
Located in Munster, DE
Large standing-height desk with matching chair by Herman Miller. Desk with lockable writing surface
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome, Steel

4 george Nelson Perches.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Sittard, NL
Set of 4 Nelson Perches / barstools. Designed by George Nelson For Herman Miller. In good used
Category

Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Knoll - Charles Pollock - Silla - Acero
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Benidorm, ES
. Pollock, que trabajó en la oficina de George Nelson después de graduarse del Instituto Pratt, fue
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Knoll - Charles Pollock - Silla - Acero
Knoll - Charles Pollock - Silla - Acero
H 23.63 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Desk or Side Chair
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
All original George Nelson armchair. Walnut frame, vinyl upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller "Maa" Lounge Chair
By George Nelson
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A very rare example of perhaps the most advanced American Mid-Century armchair produced. A very complicated mechanism allows the back to move freely from the seat in a fluid motio...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

the Flying Duck by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare "Flying Duck" desk chair, with original Alexander Girard wool upholstery. George Nelson for
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

the Flying Duck by George Nelson
the Flying Duck by George Nelson
H 30.5 in W 36 in D 23 in
George Nelson Style Shaw Walker Chrome Tufted Wool Upholstered Office Desk Chair
By George Nelson, Shaw Walker
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson style Shaw Walker chrome & tufted wool upholstered office desk chair Each chair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson for Herman Miller Desk or Side Chair with Arms, Signed
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
All original George Nelson armchair. Walnut frame, vinyl upholstery. Signed with the round Herman
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller DAA Swag Leg Chair
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare original swag leg chair, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Sculptural form with a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Steel Frame Desk Chair by George Nelson
Located in Hudson, NY
Steel Frame desk chair with walnut armrests, on tilt and swivel caster base. Reupholstered in
Category

Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Goodform Rolling Desk Chair, Mid-Century Modern
By George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great example, Goodform, General Fireproof "Electric Blue" Desk chair.manner of George
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

GEORGE NELSON MAA CHAIR
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nelson for Herman Miller MAA , articulating desk chair in Elephant Hide Grey , original
Category

Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

GEORGE NELSON MAA CHAIR
GEORGE NELSON MAA CHAIR
H 30 in W 27 in D 26 in
GEORGE NELSON ; MAA CHAIR
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nelson for Herman Miller , articulating armchair in greige fibreglass over chromed metal
Category

Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage model 4111 desk from the Steel frame series of furniture by George Nelson & Associates
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
H 29.5 in W 42.13 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson Deskl Chair.
Located in Pasadena, CA
when you lean on it which makes this chair very comfortable.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

George Nelson Deskl Chair.
George Nelson Deskl Chair.
H 2,012 in W 25 in D 24 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Chair and Swag Leg Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous George Nelson model DAF armchair and swag leg desk produced by Herman Miller. In excellent
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Swag Leg Chair
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nelson Swag Leg Chair. Moulded fibreglass shell over swagged leg base , rubber feet
Category

Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

George Nelson Swag Leg Chair
George Nelson Swag Leg Chair
H 31 in W 29 in D 22 in
George Nelson Action Office Tambour Desk and Perch Chair
By Herman Miller, Robert Propst, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller Action Office (AO2) Roll Top Desk,Oiled walnut
Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Materials

Metal

Eames Aluminum Group Office Chair
By George Nelson
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
This Aluminum Group shell chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller features burnt orange upholstery
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Eames Aluminum Group Office Chair
Eames Aluminum Group Office Chair
H 35.5 in W 25.5 in D 20 in
George Nelson MAF Swag Leg Lounge Chair by Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
The program for the swag leg group of chairs began when George Nelson remarked, "Wouldn't it be
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller Home Office Desk, 1948
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
An important and rare model no. 4658 Home Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Designed
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Metal, Steel

Chrome, Steel and Fiberglass Swag Leg Chair by George Nelson
Located in Ferndale, MI
Chrome, Steel and Fiberglass Swag Leg Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Category

Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

GEORGE NELSON STEELFRAME DESK AND EAMES CHAIR
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nelson Steelframe desk for Herman Miller with complementary Charles Eames side chair on
Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Double Pedestal Desk in Black Lacquer
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in South Charleston, WV
Bold and commanding, the George Nelson executive series desks combine functionality coupled with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome, Stainless Steel

George Nelson ; Action Offfice Desk
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nelson for Herman Miller , stunning Action Office desk with Oak tambour top , 4 pull out
Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Charles Pollock for Knoll Red Tweed Executive Chairs w/ Height Tension Knob
By Knoll, George Nelson, Charles Pollock
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Institute and working with George Nelson, Charles Pollock assembled a portfolio of designs and presented
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

George Nelson Herman Miller Style Robert John MCM Walnut Laminate Cane Exec Desk
By Robert John, Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller style Robert John mid century walnut laminate and cane executive
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

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