George Nelson Herman Miller Hairpin
Pair of Walnut Dressers with Hairpin Legs in the Style of George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Dorchester, MA
This pair of walnut dressers, modeled after the designs of George Nelson for Herman Miller, were
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Midcentury George Nelson Gentlemens Secretary Chest
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Architectural Forum, Interiors and Fortune.
In 1945 Nelson began a long association with the Herman Miller
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
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Rare Nelson Hairpin Leg Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Nice George Nelson for Herman Miller dresser. Recently professionally restored to rich dark finish
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
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A Lovely Painted Pine Chest of Drawers Dresser on Castors - Tulips!
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Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller CSS Unit
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Richard Schultz Pair of Single Beds for Knoll, Will Also Serve as a King Bed
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Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple Six Drawer Double Dressers
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George Nelson Chest
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Located in Baltimore, MD
aluminum hairpin legs and satin chrome M pulls. Foil George Nelson/Herman Miller label affixed.
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George Nelson for Herman Miller BCS Dresser on Hairpin Legs
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This iconic dresser comes from George Nelson's first collection for Herman Miller in 1948. The
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George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera Bookcase on Hairpin Legs, Refinished
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern bookcase cabinet
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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H 34.25 in W 34 in D 12 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Glass Front Bookcase on Hairpin Legs
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in South Bend, IN
Nelson for Herman Miller
USA, circa 1950s
Walnut + glass + steel
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Classic George Nelson Credenza for Herman Miller with Hairpin Legs
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great George Nelson credenza for Herman Miller, circa 1950s. Primavera with original hardware and
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Pair of George Nelson Cabinets for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
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George Nelson Hairpin Leg Dresser
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare by George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 4617 nightstands, circa early 1950s. These
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George Nelson Walnut Six Drawer Chest by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
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George Nelson for Herman Miller Rare Three Drawer Bachelor's Chest
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in East Hampton, NY
George Nelson cabinet by Herman Miller, walnut wood case with three drawers with black finish
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George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera Wood Credenza or Bookcase, Refinished
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George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera Wood Credenza or Bookcase, Refinished
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Located in South Bend, IN
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Two Toned Chest of Drawers Attributed to George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Long Island City, NY
Two toned chest of drawers attributed to George Nelson for Herman Miller with five graduated
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Rare Hairpin Leg Side Table with Planters by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Dorchester, MA
This small hairpin leg side table is unique and functional, with two copper planting boxes and a
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H 22.5 in W 34 in D 18 in
George Nelson Hairpin Sideboard
By George Nelson
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Unique sideboard from Herman Miller's BCS line in the early 1950s. Blonde oak veneered cabinet with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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Pair of 1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Dressers w/ Cupcake Pulls
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of George Nelson designed dressers for Herman Miller. Both dressers are Walnut and have
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Metal
H 38 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson Drop Front Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nelson desk from his 1946 cased good series by Herman Miller in the desirable Primavera (bleached
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Midcentury Oak Cabinet on Hairpin Legs by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury side table / cabinet on metal hair pin legs with matching door hardware.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Walnut Dresser/Secretary by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut dresser with drop down desk and hairpin legs. Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
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Vintage 1950s American Secretaires
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller chests or Night stands
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Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of George Nelson midcentury chest of drawers, size suitable as nightstands, hairpin legs.
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George Nelson Walnut Dresser
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three-drawer walnut dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Staunch dresser dates from the
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Walnut Cabinet on Hairpin Aluminum Legs by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Ferndale, MI
Walnut Cabinet on Hairpin Aluminum Legs by George Nelson or Herman Miller. Rare Configuration of
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Mid-Century Modern Four '4' Drawer Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Deland, FL
A fun and timeless design by Nelson for Herman Miller, newly reimagined and freshly painted to
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H 32.5 in W 34 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson Hifi Cabinet with Satellite Speaker
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a classic George Nelson minimalist record player cabinet and satellite speaker cab from the
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George Nelson for Herman Miller Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson designed cabinet refinished in red mahogany with nickel plated pulls and hairpin legs
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Primavera Cabinet by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Primavera cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Mahogany cabinetry with zinc-plated
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Steel
Daybed Lounge by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
An exceptionally well designed daybed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. The frame is of maple
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George Nelson For Herman Miller Pair Of Cases/dressers
Located in Chicago, IL
with applied foil manufacturer's label to drawer: [George Nelson Design Herman Miller Zeeland Michigan].
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A Pair of George Nelson Small Chests/Nightstands Herman Miller
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of small chests/nightstands by George Nelson for Herman Miller with hairpin legs. One chests
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GEORGE NELSON
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson for Herman miller, pair of five drawer cases Model No.4606
with hairpin legs
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SOLD: George Nelson Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut bookcase on hairpin legs. Herman Miller label
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Pair chests by George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of chests of drawers or night stands designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
"M
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Handsome Pair of Nightstands by George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful and unique pair of nightstands by George Nelson for Herman Miller. The stands are
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Vintage 1950s American Night Stands
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Pair Rare Nelson Hair Pin Leg Bachelors Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair four drawer bachelors chests, George Nelson design for Herman Miller with the rare "Hairpin
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pair of 4606 Dressers by George Nelson
Located in Hudson, NY
label in drawers. Made by Herman Miller. These cabinets are reduced in price from $6800 for the pair to
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Very Rare Henry Robert Kann Table with Sculptural Iron Legs, 1950s
By Charles Eames, George Nelson, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
designed by Henry Kann" in "Storage," Vol. 4 of The Interiors Library edited by George Nelson, 1954. Nelson
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George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Desk with Hairpin Legs
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Mid-Century desk designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller offers three drawers and
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George Nelson Daybed Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Saint Paul, MN
George Nelson daybed in light grey wool and ash with hairpin legs. Contemporary production.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
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Convertible Daybed Sofa with Hairpin Legs by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson and manufactured by Herman Miller, circa 1950s. Ingenious design allows this to be used as
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H 23.25 in W 75 in D 34 in
Vintage George Nelson Daybed Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Vintage George Nelson daybed in Maharam Beck (Overshadow) and ash with hairpin legs. Completely
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Metal
George Nelson Small Dresser for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dresser, in teak and metal, by George Nelson for Herman Miller, United States, 1950s.
Small four
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George Nelson for Herman Miller Cabinet with Hutch
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage cabinet with hutch designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
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George Nelson Secretary Desk or Cabinet for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Drop front secretary desk designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. All original walnut finish
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George Nelson Herman Miller Blonde Narrow Entry or Hallway Cabinet
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Ferndale, MI
George Nelson for Herman Miller entryway or hallway cabinet on aluminium hairpin legs in excellent
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Pair of George Nelson Tall Nightstands for Herman Miller with Hairpin Legs
By George Nelson
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a pair of nightstands designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Mounted
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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George Nelson China Cabinet and Hutch for Herman Miller in Walnut
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Belmont, MA
George Nelson China cabinet and hutch for herman miller in walnut with metal hairpin legs.
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Herman Miller Multi-Color Lacquered and Walnut Chest of Drawers by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A rare vintage chest of drawers designed by iconic designer George Nelson for Herman Miller, circa
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Steel
H 39.75 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
Chest & Vanity by George Nelson for Herman Miller Early Excellent Original Piece
By George Nelson, Herman Miller, Florence Knoll
Located in Southampton, NJ
Early original George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950s chest with drawer top movable vanity. This is
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Steel
H 33 in W 34 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Walnut Nightstands with Hairpin Legs in the Style of George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Dorchester, MA
This pair of walnut nightstands, modeled after the designs of George Nelson for Herman Miller, were
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Aluminum
H 23.75 in W 18 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson Nightstands Model # 4618
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great pair of restored George Nelson for Herman Miller nightstands, model # 4618, circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Mahogany
George Nelson Walnut Five Drawer Chest by Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
The 'Basic Cabinet Group" designed for Herman Miller by George Nelson in 1946 has many wonderful
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Steel
George Nelson Cabinet Model 4712
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Cabinet with four drawers and two shelves by George Nelson for Herman Miller, produced circa 1950
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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George Nelson Herman Miller Hairpin Leg Chest Dresser with M Pulls
By George Nelson
Located in Tulsa, OK
This is a wonderful combination of a BCS Cabinet for Herman Miller by George Nelson. It is in Orig
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller Bookcase on Hairpin Legs
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Hadley, MA
George Nelson for Herman Miller bookcase on hairpin legs. The case has been done in an ebony finish
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Aluminum
Large George Nelson Cabinet on Hairpin Legs by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Hadley, MA
Large George Nelson cabinet on hairpin legs. This versatile cabinet can be used in the bedroom
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
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Aluminum
Pair of George Nelson/Herman Miller Dressers
By George Nelson
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Classic pair of tall dressers in Chile walnut with j-pulls and hairpin legs.
One retains H. Miller
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller Highboy Dresser
By George Nelson
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Classic high boy dresser in Chile walnut with j-pulls and hairpin legs.
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Vintage 1940s American Dressers
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Metal
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Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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