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Nelson Miniature Chest

George Nelson Miniature Chest Model 5215, 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in Brussels, BE
George Nelson Miniature chest Model 5215, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

George Nelson Chest for Herman Miller Model 5517 Commode Sideboard 1952
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Telgte, DE
solid wood Nelson miniature chest, inspired by Japanese design, provides lots of wonderful little spaces
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

very rare no.5517 miniature chest by george nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Munich, DE
very early european version of george nelsons iconic miniature chest. made by contura for herman
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Nine Drawer Miniature Chest for Herman Miller Mod. 5517 Sideboard
By George Nelson
Located in Argelato, BO
George Nelson (Chicago 1908 - Barrington 1986) Vertical chest of nine drawers from the "Miniature
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Miniature /Jewelry Chest
By George Nelson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rosewood,Enameled aluminum and porcelain An early example of this form,model # 5215 Base is original to the cabinet Disc Manufacturer's label.
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Vintage 1950s American Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

George Nelson Miniature /Jewelry Chest
George Nelson Miniature /Jewelry Chest
H 27.25 in W 30 in D 14 in
George Nelson Herman Miller Miniature Chest # 5215
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual version of the George Nelson miniature/jewelry chest #5215. This one features the white
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Canonical Jewelry Chest by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Important example of George Nelson's miniature jewelry chests for Herman Miller. Six rosewood
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Vintage 1960s American Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Walnut, Rosewood, Porcelain

Canonical Jewelry Chest by George Nelson
Canonical Jewelry Chest by George Nelson
H 5.75 in W 30.25 in D 13 in
George Nelson miniature chest - Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson miniature chest for Herman Miller. Model 5215. Walnut case with rosewood drawers
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Vintage 1950s American Credenzas

Materials

Wood

George Nelson Miniature Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nelson & Associates Miniature Chest. Model # 5215 manufactured by Herman Miller.
Category

American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak, Laminate, Porcelain

George Nelson Miniature Chest
George Nelson Miniature Chest
H 9 in W 30.25 in D 13.75 in
1950's George Nelson Miniature Chest.
Located in Toronto, ON
A charming chest (model 5215) designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller Company in
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Vintage 1950s American Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

1950's George Nelson Miniature Chest.
1950's George Nelson Miniature Chest.
H 26.75 in W 30.25 in D 14 in
George Nelson, Nine-Drawer Miniature Chest, 1952 for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Munster, NRW
High end drawer chest by George Nelson for Herman Miller, excellent condition! Nine drawers
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Georg Nelson Miniature Jewelry Cabinet on Stand
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare George Nelson and Associates design "Thin Edge" miniature jewelry cabinet, Model #5211
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Georg Nelson Miniature Jewelry Cabinet on Stand
Georg Nelson Miniature Jewelry Cabinet on Stand
H 31.25 in W 20.25 in L 31.25 in
George Nelson Miniature Jewelry Chest
By George Nelson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A nice original example retaining the early all porcelain pulls and brass tab feet.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Porcelain, Rosewood, Teak

George Nelson Miniature Jewelry Chest
George Nelson Miniature Jewelry Chest
H 10.75 in W 20.25 in D 14 in
George Nelson Miniature Jewelry Chest
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson for Herman Miller, miniature cabinet, model 5212. Fine original example.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Miniature Jewelry Chest
George Nelson Miniature Jewelry Chest
H 13.75 in W 20.25 in D 13.75 in
George Nelson Miniature Jewelry Chest for Herman Miller Model #5211
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
George Nelson miniature jewelry chest for Herman Miller on swag stand model 5211. This version is
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

A George Nelson For Herman Miller Miniature Chest #5211
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare George Nelson for Herman Miller miniature chest, #5211, from the "Thin Edge" series. Teak
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Rare George Nelson Rosewood Miniature Jewelry Chest
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early George Nelson for Herman Miller Jewelry cabinet. Rosewood drawer fronts, walnut sides and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut, Laminate, Porcelain

George Nelson for Herman Miller Miniature Jewelry Chest, 1950
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Vienna, AT
confirmed as being from the official series of miniature chests by Nelson that came later. The small
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson MINIATURE Chest
Located in New York, NY
Highly desirable VINTAGE miniature/jewelry chest designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. From
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

George Nelson MINIATURE Chest
George Nelson MINIATURE Chest
H 6 in W 30 in D 13 in
George Nelson Miniature Chest
Located in Cathedral City, CA
George Nelson + Associates miniature jewelry chest for Herman Miller. Model #5211
Category

Vintage 1950s American Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Miniature Chest
George Nelson Miniature Chest
H 13.5 in W 20.25 in D 13 in
George Nelson Miniature Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Nine drawer rosewood jewelry chest. Top drawer is ring drawer.Incredibly beautiful condition. Base
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Vintage 1950s American Jewelry Boxes

George Nelson Miniature Chest
H 44 in W 10 in D 13 in
George Nelson Tabletop Miniature Chest
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Hudson, NY
Tabletop model number 5215, white laminate top with porcelain drawer pulls on teak case. Drawer fronts are dark stained teak. Finished back. Laminate top has rubbed spot. Made by Her...
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

The Edge Miniature Chest On Stand By George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Brussels, BE
The Edge Miniature Chest On Stand By George Nelson, circa 1950 , edited by Herman Miller.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Miniature Chest with Stand by George Nelson for Herman Miller Co.
By George Nelson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
drawers, he designed the miniature chest. Featured in the Herman Miller catalog in 1955, there are four
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

miniature chest, model 5217 by George Nelson & Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with disc manufacturer's label to drawer: [Designed by George Nelson Herman Miller Zeeland
Category

American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson 6-Drawer Miniature Chest. Herman Miller 1955
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare 6-drawer miniature chest, designed by George Nelson.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Rosewood

miniature chest, model 5212 by George Nelson & Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with applied foil manufacturer's label to drawer: [George Nelson Design Herman Miller
Category

20th Century American Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Teak, Porcelain

miniature chest, model 5211 by George Nelson & Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with foil manufacturer's label to underside: [George Nelson Design Herman Miller Zeeland
Category

20th Century American Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

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Nelson Miniature Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic nelson miniature chest available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and rosewood, every nelson miniature chest was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer nelson miniature chest, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each nelson miniature chest bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one nelson miniature chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Nelson and Herman Miller produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Nelson Miniature Chest?

Prices for a nelson miniature chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $7,500 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $9,900.