Why is George Nelson famous?

George Nelson was an American designer, and for a time the lead designer for the famed Herman Miller furniture company. Nelson is often referred to as the founder of American modernist design and often associated with his more inspired pieces such as the Coconut Chair, Marshmallow Sofa and the Ball Clock. Shop a collection of George Nelson furniture designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What did George Nelson make?

George Nelson was a furniture designer central to the mid-century modern design movement. His best-known creations are the marshmallow sofa, coconut chair, ball clock and bubble lamp series. His style included sleek, thin-edge lines on a variety of furniture still available today. Shop a range of George Nelson furniture designs on 1stDibs.

Where are George Nelson clocks made?

Modern George Nelson clocks are made in Poland. The company Vitra Designs manufactures the timepieces based on the original designs of the American designer who lived from 1908 to 1986. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of George Nelson clocks.

What are George Nelson Bubble Lamps made of?

George Nelson Bubble Lamps are made of steel wires, which form a durable framework for the lamp. A plastic polymer material spread over the wires forms the shade which is translucent to give the lamp a soft glow. Inspired by Swedish lamps, these mid-century modern light fixtures are still made by the legendary furniture manufacturer Herman Miller today. Shop a range of George Nelson Bubble Lamps on 1stDibs.

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George Nelson & Associates Kite Table Lamp Howard Miller

$1,800

George Nelson & Associates Kite Table Lamp Howard Miller

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Miami, FL

George Nelson & Associates Kite table lamp made by Howard Miller.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

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Rare George Nelson 'Kite' Floor Lamp

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H 56.5 in D 22 in

Rare George Nelson 'Kite' Floor Lamp

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Rare George Nelson 'Kite' floor lamp circa early 1960's.

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Vintage 1960s American Floor Lamps

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Steel

George Nelson Kite Clock for Howard Miller

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H 16.75 in W 21.5 in L 16.75 in

George Nelson Kite Clock for Howard Miller

By Irving Harper, Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration is an original kite wall clock in the rare color combination. Model 2201B. The clock still retains original Howard Miller logo on front an reverse. In nearly p...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Rare Original George Nelson for Howard Miller Kite Table Clock

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H 6.5 in W 10 in D 6 in

Rare Original George Nelson for Howard Miller Kite Table Clock

By George Nelson

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Original George Nelson for Howard Miller kite clock from 1957.

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George Nelson Box Kite Lamp

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H 28 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

George Nelson Box Kite Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Simple burlap or canvas fabric streched around a chrome frame. nice detail of round ball for pull switch.

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Rare George Nelson 'Kite' Floor Lamp.. Classic architectural modernist

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H 57 in W 22 in D 22 in

Rare George Nelson 'Kite' Floor Lamp.. Classic architectural modernist

By George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare George Nelson 'Kite' floor lamp circa mid 1950s early 1960's.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Kite Wall Clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller, Vitra Label

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H 16.5 in W 21.5 in D 4.25 in

Mid-Century Modern Kite Wall Clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller, Vitra Label

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid-Century Modern kite wall clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller, Vitra Label George Nelson (American, 1908-1986) Group of Table and Wall Clocks for Howard Miller, Vitra Design...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal, Enamel

Kite Wall Clock, Model 2201B by George Nelson

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H 16.75 in W 21.5 in D 5 in

Kite Wall Clock, Model 2201B by George Nelson

Located in West Chester, PA

Designed by George Nelson Associates for the Howard Miller Clock Company in 1952, this quintessential mid modern clock is one of the most sought after designs of Nelsons clocks produ...

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20th Century Clocks

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Aluminum

Kite Wall Clock, Model 2201B by George Nelson

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H 16.75 in W 21.5 in D 5 in

Kite Wall Clock, Model 2201B by George Nelson

Located in West Chester, PA

Designed by George Nelson Associates for the Howard Miller Clock Company in 1952, this quintessential mid modern clock is one of the most sought after designs of Nelsons clocks produ...

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Aluminum

George Nelson Kite Clock

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H 16.5 in W 21.75 in

George Nelson Kite Clock

Located in Cathedral City, CA

MODEL 2201-C. FINE ORIGINAL CONDITION IN AN UNCOMMON COLOR VARIATION. SIGNED WITH HOWARD MILLER CLOCK CO. DECAL .

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Vintage 1950s American Clocks

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Metal

Attributed to George Nelson Kite Lamps

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H 28 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

Attributed to George Nelson Kite Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pair of Kite Lamps, often attributed to George Nelson, were completely painted yellow when new.

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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Kite Wall Clock by George Nelson

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H 16.74 in W 21.5 in D 4.25 in

Kite Wall Clock by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Designed by Nelson and Associates for the Howard Miller Clock Co. of Zeeland MI. #2201b. This clock is one of a collection of vintage Nelson clocks Studio One 11 will be offering on...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Kite Clock by George Nelson

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H 17 in W 21.5 in D 5 in

Kite Clock by George Nelson

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Manufactured by the Howard Miller Clock Co.,retains original label.Working condition with some paint loss as shown in photos.

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Vintage 1950s American Clocks

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Wall Kite Clock for Howard Miller

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H 16 in W 21.5 in D 4 in

George Nelson Wall Kite Clock for Howard Miller

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson for Howard Miller early model kite clock, an iconic design of the 50's modernist period.

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Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

$770Sale Price|30% Off

H 21.5 in Dm 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A striking mid-century modern table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, featuring its original molded white acrylic shade and rare perforated metal light diffuser. This ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

1950's American Modernist Lamp by Aladdin Mod. W-250

$1,200

H 21.5 in Dm 19 in

1950's American Modernist Lamp by Aladdin Mod. W-250

By Aladdin Co.

Located in Hanover, MA

Aladdin were the preeminent maker of kerosene lamps with a global presence that would make the CIA drool. In the 1950's they produced several stunning modernist designs, all rare an...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Mid Century Kemp And Lauritzen Table Lamp

$950

H 57 in Dm 37 in

Mid Century Kemp And Lauritzen Table Lamp

Located in Søborg, DK

Vintage Kemp & Lauritzen Table Lamp, 1965 A true icon of Danish 1960s design. This original Kemp & Lauritzen table lamp pairs space-age styling with warm, functional light. Desi...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Classic Hansen Style Table Lamp

$750

H 28 in Dm 14 in

Classic Hansen Style Table Lamp

By Hansen Lighting Co.

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic table lamp by attributed to Hansen, lucite rod with chromed fittings. Three way switch and interruptor cord switch.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, 1960s

$1,280

H 28 in W 16 in D 16 in

Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, 1960s

By Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund

Located in Greenwich, CT

The #one Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund table lamp with original shade . Warm mottled rich copper/umber glaze ceramic body . ceramic base dimenisions : 10 in w x 13 in h overall : appr...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Mid Century Tri Pod Form Table Lamp Att. to Thurston, circa 1950

$395

H 7.88 in Dm 2.76 in

Mid Century Tri Pod Form Table Lamp Att. to Thurston, circa 1950

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Architectural design table lamp attributed to Gerald Thurston for Lightolier circa 1950's. The lamp features a ring firm base from which extend three rods that support a brass cup at...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Steel

Mid Century Table Lamp Designed by Tony Paul for Westwood Lamps Inc. c. 1950's

$795

H 39 in W 5 in D 5 in

Mid Century Table Lamp Designed by Tony Paul for Westwood Lamps Inc. c. 1950's

By Westwood Lamps, Tony Paul

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite Mid Century, Hollywood Regency style table lamp designed by Tony Paul. The lamp features a bulbous bowling pin form brass colored metal base with textured panel inserts. T...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Table Lamp by Martz

$2,250

H 26 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

Table Lamp by Martz

By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A beautifully restrained and iconic teardrop table lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, produced in the 1960s. This timeless ceramic form is finished in a rich, near-b...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Nice Floor Lamp Attributed to Herbert Hirche

$1,263

H 47.25 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Nice Floor Lamp Attributed to Herbert Hirche

By Herbert Hirche

Located in Munich, DE

Black lacquered frame and raw silk shade.

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Walter Von Nessen style Midcentury Table Lamp

$990

H 29 in Dm 17 in

Walter Von Nessen style Midcentury Table Lamp

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in New York, NY

A brass and black metal table lamp; possibly by Walter Von Nessen. USA, circa 1940. Rewired with new sockets and French black silk twisted cord. Takes one standard US bulb, 75 watts...

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Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Hansen Table Lamp

$1,800

H 32 in Dm 15 in

Hansen Table Lamp

By Hansen Lighting Co.

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic Hansen, New York, signed table lamp. Chromed steel with glass rod and three way switch on top.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Large Block Table Lamp Milo Baughman Style

$895

H 42.75 in W 18 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Large Block Table Lamp Milo Baughman Style

By Milo Baughman

Located in Baltimore, MD

1960s Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style large block table lamp with original shade. Features a simple clean design in a beautifully parquet pattern, with black neck. The origina...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Wood

Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

$3,200

H 30 in Dm 19 in

Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

Located in Palm Springs, CA

All original table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston and produced by Lightolier. The lamp has a round acrylic diffuser on the bottom of shade and topped off with a metal diffuser on t...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Marble, Metal, Brass

Rare Martz Table Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios

$3,200

H 18.5 in Dm 7.5 in

Rare Martz Table Lamp by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios

By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Unusual ceramic table lamp by famed ceramicist duo Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Features a seemingly unglazed but incised body, creating a very natural color palette. ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Turned Table Lamp by Heifetz

$2,200

H 32 in W 6 in D 6 in

Mid-Century Modern Turned Table Lamp by Heifetz

By Heifetz

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Heifetz with its original acrylic shade.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Two Tones George Pelletier Table Lamp

$6,021

H 23.63 in Dm 11.82 in

Two Tones George Pelletier Table Lamp

By Georges Pelletier

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Large ceramic table lamp designed by George Pelletier features the top half finished in white glaze while the bottom part showcases the distinctive artist’s brown-beige matte glaze a...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Why is George Nelson famous?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
George Nelson was an American designer, and for a time the lead designer for the famed Herman Miller furniture company. Nelson is often referred to as the founder of American modernist design and often associated with his more inspired pieces such as the Coconut Chair, Marshmallow Sofa and the Ball Clock. Shop a collection of George Nelson furniture designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What did George Nelson make?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
George Nelson was a furniture designer central to the mid-century modern design movement. His best-known creations are the marshmallow sofa, coconut chair, ball clock and bubble lamp series. His style included sleek, thin-edge lines on a variety of furniture still available today. Shop a range of George Nelson furniture designs on 1stDibs.
Where are George Nelson clocks made?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Modern George Nelson clocks are made in Poland. The company Vitra Designs manufactures the timepieces based on the original designs of the American designer who lived from 1908 to 1986. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of George Nelson clocks.
What are George Nelson Bubble Lamps made of?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
George Nelson Bubble Lamps are made of steel wires, which form a durable framework for the lamp. A plastic polymer material spread over the wires forms the shade which is translucent to give the lamp a soft glow. Inspired by Swedish lamps, these mid-century modern light fixtures are still made by the legendary furniture manufacturer Herman Miller today. Shop a range of George Nelson Bubble Lamps on 1stDibs.