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Cocoon lamp by George Nelson,  Italy 1960s
Cocoon lamp by George Nelson,  Italy 1960s

Cocoon lamp by George Nelson, Italy 1960s

$1,029

H 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in

Cocoon lamp by George Nelson, Italy 1960s

By George Nelson

Located in Hannover, DE

An absolute rarity! A cocoon pendant lamp designed by George Nelson in the 1960s. The lampshade is

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Resin

American Mid-Century Modern "Marshmallow” Sofa, George Nelson, 1956
American Mid-Century Modern "Marshmallow” Sofa, George Nelson, 1956

American Mid-Century Modern "Marshmallow” Sofa, George Nelson, 1956

By George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

Designed by George Nelson and Irving Harper in 1956, the Marshmallow Sofa is known for its

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers 1955 Maple
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers 1955 Maple

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers 1955 Maple

By George Nelson

Located in Dallas, TX

A stunning example of mid-century modern craftsmanship, this George Nelson three-drawer cabinet

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Lacquer

George Nelson Vanity Stool Model 4672 for Herman Miller
George Nelson Vanity Stool Model 4672 for Herman Miller

George Nelson Vanity Stool Model 4672 for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Hanover, MA

George Nelson vanity bench stool model N° 4672 for Herman Miller, designed 1946. Aluminum rods

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Custom Ball Tripod Table Lamp Pair Style Nelson
1950s Custom Ball Tripod Table Lamp Pair Style Nelson

1950s Custom Ball Tripod Table Lamp Pair Style Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s MCM Style of George Nelson Ball Tripod Lamps 25.5 h x 12.25 diameter Custom piece Preowned

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Limited Edition Multicolor George Nelson For Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa
Limited Edition Multicolor George Nelson For Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa

Limited Edition Multicolor George Nelson For Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa

By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Irving Harper

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

George Nelson Office – Limited Edition Marshmallow Sofa Designed by Irving Harper for the George

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1970s
Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1970s

Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1970s

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Renens, CH

series by George Nelson, with cover in playful orange vinyl. Nice and compact seat that could be

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1970s
Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1970s

Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1970s

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Renens, CH

series by George Nelson, with cover in playful orange vinyl. Nice and compact seat that could be

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1960s
Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1960s

Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1960s

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Renens, CH

series by George Nelson, with cover in playful orange vinyl. Nice and compact seat that could be

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

1979 Charles Pollock for Knoll Burnt Orange Single Executive Chair
1979 Charles Pollock for Knoll Burnt Orange Single Executive Chair

1979 Charles Pollock for Knoll Burnt Orange Single Executive Chair

By Knoll, Charles Pollock, George Nelson

Located in Chattanooga, TN

graduating from Pratt Institute and working with George Nelson, Charles Pollock assembled a portfolio of

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cocoon Cascade Lamp
Cocoon Cascade Lamp

Cocoon Cascade Lamp

$2,512

H 47.25 in Dm 18.12 in

Cocoon Cascade Lamp

By Flos, George Nelson, Aloys F. Gangkofner, Achille Castiglioni, Kaare Klint

Located in München, DE

Very nice Cocoon cascade lamp from the 1950s. Wonderful and contemporary design. A highlight for every room. A warm and comfortable light is created. Condition: Very good vintage c...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair small cocoon Gatto Table Lamps Achille & Pier Castiglioni Flos Italy 1960
Pair small cocoon Gatto Table Lamps Achille & Pier Castiglioni Flos Italy 1960

Pair small cocoon Gatto Table Lamps Achille & Pier Castiglioni Flos Italy 1960

By Friedel Wauer, George Nelson, Flos, Goldkant Leuchten, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Brussels, Brussels

silkworm. Many designers as George Nelson and Tobia Scarpa were fascinated by the light effect and the

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

Materials

Steel

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Vitra Ball Clock in Orange by George Nelson
Vitra Ball Clock in Orange by George Nelson

Vitra Ball Clock in Orange by George Nelson

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H 13.01 in Dm 13.01 in

Vitra Ball Clock in Orange by George Nelson

By George Nelson, Vitra

Located in New York, NY

, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Coffee Table With Extensions and Trays, 1949
George Nelson Coffee Table With Extensions and Trays, 1949

George Nelson Coffee Table With Extensions and Trays, 1949

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

George Nelson Table, 1949 Herman Miller Measurements in inches: 32 high x 19 wide x 20 deep

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

George Nelson Orange Ball Clock for Howard Miller, circa 1950
George Nelson Orange Ball Clock for Howard Miller, circa 1950

George Nelson Orange Ball Clock for Howard Miller, circa 1950

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic vintage ball clock designed by George Nelson and Irving Harper for Howard Miller. The Ball

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Brown Orange and Steel Marshmallow Sofa, 1980s, Herman Miller
George Nelson Brown Orange and Steel Marshmallow Sofa, 1980s, Herman Miller

George Nelson Brown Orange and Steel Marshmallow Sofa, 1980s, Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Valladolid, ES

Stunning and funny Marshmallow sofa by George Nelson and made by Norman Miller. In steel structure

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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Cigar Floor Lamp, circa 1950
George Nelson Cigar Floor Lamp, circa 1950

George Nelson Cigar Floor Lamp, circa 1950

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H 36.5 in W 15 in D 15 in

George Nelson Cigar Floor Lamp, circa 1950

By George Nelson

Located in Culver City, CA

George Nelson cigar floor lamp, circa 1950 Stretched parchment paper over steel form.

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Vintage 1950s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Parchment Paper

Two 1950s Steel Frame Orange and Lemon Cabinets by George Nelson
Two 1950s Steel Frame Orange and Lemon Cabinets by George Nelson

Two 1950s Steel Frame Orange and Lemon Cabinets by George Nelson

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A pair of vibrant 1950s "Steel Frame" cabinets by George Nelson for Herman Miller. In wood and

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Coconut Lounge Chair in Maharam Mode Goldenrod Fabrics
George Nelson Coconut Lounge Chair in Maharam Mode Goldenrod Fabrics

George Nelson Coconut Lounge Chair in Maharam Mode Goldenrod Fabrics

By George Nelson

Located in Seattle, WA

This is a late 2010s production of the Coconut Chair, Designed by George Nelson's design studio

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Saucer Cocoon Pendant Lamp by George Nelson, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Saucer Cocoon Pendant Lamp by George Nelson, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Saucer Cocoon Pendant Lamp by George Nelson, 1960s

By George Nelson

Located in Hagenbach, DE

A cocoon hanging lamp made In the 1960s by George Nelson. The material of the lamp is transparent

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Resin

George Nelson M.M.G. Cabinet
George Nelson M.M.G. Cabinet

George Nelson M.M.G. Cabinet

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H 25.25 in W 54 in D 18.75 in

George Nelson M.M.G. Cabinet

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

Nelson design for Herman Miller, Modern Management Group (M.M.G.), 6 drawer case in tangerine with

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Metal

Monumental George Nelson Bubble Pendant Lamp
Monumental George Nelson Bubble Pendant Lamp

Monumental George Nelson Bubble Pendant Lamp

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

current production! Designed by George Nelson, very early production, retains original Howard Miller

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

George Nelson for Howard Miller Grandfather Clock
George Nelson for Howard Miller Grandfather Clock

George Nelson for Howard Miller Grandfather Clock

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a George Nelson floor clock for Howard Miller Clock Company, model number 622. Solid oak

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Lounge Chair for Herman Miller 1950s
George Nelson Lounge Chair for Herman Miller 1950s

George Nelson Lounge Chair for Herman Miller 1950s

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H 27.17 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in

George Nelson Lounge Chair for Herman Miller 1950s

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Rare with unusual colors lounge chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, Zeeland

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet by Herman Miller
George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet by Herman Miller

George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet by Herman Miller

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H 29.5 in W 33.5 in D 17.25 in

George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet by Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Classic Mid-Century Modern George Nelson cabinet. Features one top drawer and a bottom sliding door

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Style Slat Bench
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Style Slat Bench

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Style Slat Bench

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H 14.25 in W 70.75 in D 17 in

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Style Slat Bench

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Miami, FL

base. It is very similar to the iconic slat bench designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller and can

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Antique 1860s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

"MMG" Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1957
"MMG" Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1957

"MMG" Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1957

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H 29.93 in W 65.75 in D 29.93 in

"MMG" Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1957

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Desk from the series "Modern Management Group," designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1957

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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Scarce early/ original George Nelson Hanging "Cigar Bubble  Lamp -
Scarce early/ original George Nelson Hanging "Cigar Bubble  Lamp -

Scarce early/ original George Nelson Hanging "Cigar Bubble Lamp -

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

Original ,Vintage,, NOT NEW REPRODUCTION! .Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Bubble light will add a

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Primavera Mid Century Modern Headboard for Herman Miller
George Nelson Primavera Mid Century Modern Headboard for Herman Miller

George Nelson Primavera Mid Century Modern Headboard for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Miami, FL

pillows, toys. With ebonized legs, the shape to this George Nelson line. Fully restored with the original

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Bitossi & George Nelson "Meridian" Ceramic Clock for Howard Miller & Raymor
Bitossi & George Nelson "Meridian" Ceramic Clock for Howard Miller & Raymor

Bitossi & George Nelson "Meridian" Ceramic Clock for Howard Miller & Raymor

By Bitossi, George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid Century modern ceramic clock designed by Bitossi & George Nelson for Howard Miller & Raymor

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Ceramic

George Nelson Low Credenza with Orange Lacquer Doors
George Nelson Low Credenza with Orange Lacquer Doors

George Nelson Low Credenza with Orange Lacquer Doors

Located in New York, NY

Very nice low credenaza by George Nelson for Herman Miller. The cabinet features orange lacquer

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20th Century American Sideboards

Materials

Steel

1950's Original Early Nelson Pear Bubble Pendant Lamp by Howard Miller
1950's Original Early Nelson Pear Bubble Pendant Lamp by Howard Miller

1950's Original Early Nelson Pear Bubble Pendant Lamp by Howard Miller

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in San Diego, CA

A beautiful rare shape early production Pear shape , George Nelson Bubble Hanging Lamp circa 1950's

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20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

George Nelson BCS Series Cabinet for Herman Miller
George Nelson BCS Series Cabinet for Herman Miller

George Nelson BCS Series Cabinet for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Kansas City, MO

Beautiful walnut George Nelson Cabinet with original porcelain pulls and cast aluminum legs. From

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Pollack for Knoll Orange Tweed Executive Chair w/ Height Tension Knob
Charles Pollack for Knoll Orange Tweed Executive Chair w/ Height Tension Knob

Charles Pollack for Knoll Orange Tweed Executive Chair w/ Height Tension Knob

By Charles Pollock, George Nelson, Knoll

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Institute and working with George Nelson, Charles Pollock assembled a portfolio of designs and presented

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Atomic Oval Hanging Bubble Lamp
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Atomic Oval Hanging Bubble Lamp

Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Atomic Oval Hanging Bubble Lamp

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern George Nelson Style Atomic Oval Hanging Bubble Lamp George Nelson designed the

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Meridian Italian Modern Ceramic Wall Clock by Bitossi for Howard Miller, 1963
Meridian Italian Modern Ceramic Wall Clock by Bitossi for Howard Miller, 1963

Meridian Italian Modern Ceramic Wall Clock by Bitossi for Howard Miller, 1963

By Howard Miller, George Nelson, Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi

Located in Miami, FL

be branded. At the time George Nelson was the director at Howard Miller and he designed the hands for

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Cocoon Pendant light, Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Cocoon Pendant light, Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s

Cocoon Pendant light, Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s

By Goldkant Leuchten, Tobia Scarpa, George Nelson, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Friedel Wauer

Located in Brussels, Brussels

George Nelson, Pier & Achille Castiglione and Tobia Scarpa were fascinated by the light effect and the

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Cocoon Pendant light, Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Cocoon Pendant light, Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s

Cocoon Pendant light, Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s

By Goldkant Leuchten, Tobia Scarpa, George Nelson, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Friedel Wauer

Located in Brussels, Brussels

way to cover a steel mesh by imitating the "self-coiling" of the silkworm. Many designers as George

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Rare Mid Century Modern George Nelson Orange Ball Clock Model 4755
Rare Mid Century Modern George Nelson Orange Ball Clock Model 4755

Rare Mid Century Modern George Nelson Orange Ball Clock Model 4755

By George Nelson

Located in Plainview, NY

An original George Nelson ( 1908- 1986) Mid Century Modern Ball Clock model 4755. This iconic

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

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Catenary Chairs
George Nelson Catenary Chairs

George Nelson Catenary Chairs

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H 27.5 in W 30 in D 27 in

George Nelson Catenary Chairs

By George Nelson

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

A pair of George Nelson polished steel and leather catenary medium brown chairs for Herman Miller

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Vintage 1960s Chairs

A Vintage George Nelson Ball Clock
A Vintage George Nelson Ball Clock

A Vintage George Nelson Ball Clock

By George Nelson

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic George Nelson/Howard Miller ball clock. Mounts right into an outlet, original painted

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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Slat Bench Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Slat Bench Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Slat Bench Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Toledo, OH

The Classic slat bench designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1948. The top is maple slats

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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

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. Features original linen shade

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Scarce George Nelson Cigar Bubble Floor Lamp - Rare Brass Base
Scarce George Nelson Cigar Bubble Floor Lamp - Rare Brass Base

Scarce George Nelson Cigar Bubble Floor Lamp - Rare Brass Base

By George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

Scarce George Nelson Cigar Bubble Floor Lamp. Period. Vintage. Label attached on underside.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

George Nelson Herman Miller Long Bench with Secretary Writing Desk Cabinet
George Nelson Herman Miller Long Bench with Secretary Writing Desk Cabinet

George Nelson Herman Miller Long Bench with Secretary Writing Desk Cabinet

By George Nelson

Located in Middlesex, NJ

George Nelson Herman Miller long bench with Secretary writing desk cabinet. Bench: 92.25" L x

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

George Nelson for Herman Miller Bookcase or Cabinet
George Nelson for Herman Miller Bookcase or Cabinet

George Nelson for Herman Miller Bookcase or Cabinet

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A nice size bookcase designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Maple wood construction with

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

George Nelson Rare Early Cabinet by Herman Miller
George Nelson Rare Early Cabinet by Herman Miller

George Nelson Rare Early Cabinet by Herman Miller

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H 33.5 in W 39.25 in D 19.5 in

George Nelson Rare Early Cabinet by Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Highland, IN

This cabinet by George Nelson features a case which has the same design as the thin-edge or

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Gate-Leg Table by Herman Miller
George Nelson Gate-Leg Table by Herman Miller

George Nelson Gate-Leg Table by Herman Miller

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H 29.75 in W 64.8 in D 40 in

George Nelson Gate-Leg Table by Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Highland, IN

A classic Nelson design, the gate-leg table is a flexible design which can function as a desk, work

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Birch

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller, "5221"
George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller, "5221"

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller, "5221"

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Designer: George Nelson. Manufacturer: Herman Miller. Period and model: Mid-Century Modern. Specs

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Limited Edition Multicolor George Nelson, Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa
Limited Edition Multicolor George Nelson, Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa

Limited Edition Multicolor George Nelson, Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Kansas City, MO

Designed by Irving Harper for the Nelson office, this is multicolored versions was produced as a

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Gate Leg Dining Table Excellent
George Nelson for Herman Miller Gate Leg Dining Table Excellent

George Nelson for Herman Miller Gate Leg Dining Table Excellent

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Kansas City, MO

George Nelson gate leg table in excellent condition. Primavera finish. Beautiful.  Collapsed

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Pair of Daybeds / Sofas by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Pair of Daybeds / Sofas by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Pair of Daybeds / Sofas by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Dallas, TX

Stylish pair of vintage iron frame daybeds/sofas by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Good

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Iron

George Nelson for Herman Miller Steelcase Dresser
George Nelson for Herman Miller Steelcase Dresser

George Nelson for Herman Miller Steelcase Dresser

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H 29.5 in W 33.5 in D 17.5 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller Steelcase Dresser

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

George Nelson for Herman Miller Steelcase dresser. Fun colors with white frame.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

Stylish Cafe Dining Table
Stylish Cafe Dining Table

Stylish Cafe Dining Table

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H 27.25 in Dm 42 in

Stylish Cafe Dining Table

By George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

Heavy wood butcher block top on stylish bright chrome and polished steel star form base. Great quality possibly Italian made, slight wear to metal finish on base, normal and consis...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Big Pendant Light, Kaare Klint Design, Denmark, 1970s
Midcentury Big Pendant Light, Kaare Klint Design, Denmark, 1970s

Midcentury Big Pendant Light, Kaare Klint Design, Denmark, 1970s

By Kaare Klint, Poul Christiansen, George Nelson

Located in Praha, CZ

Very nice style of lighting.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

Large Cocoon Flush ceiling light, Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Large Cocoon Flush ceiling light, Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s

Large Cocoon Flush ceiling light, Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s

By George Nelson, Friedel Wauer, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Tobia Scarpa, Goldkant Leuchten

Located in Brussels, Brussels

by imitating the "self-coiling" of the silkworm. Many designers as George Nelson, Pier & Achille

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Side Table
George Nelson Side Table

George Nelson Side Table

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H 17.25 in Dm 18 in

George Nelson Side Table

By George Nelson

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Re-issue of a George Nelson for Herman Miller classic design.

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Drop-Leaf Writing Desk
George Nelson Drop-Leaf Writing Desk

George Nelson Drop-Leaf Writing Desk

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H 29.5 in W 40 in D 24 in

George Nelson Drop-Leaf Writing Desk

By George Nelson

Located in Lambertville, NJ

One of Nelson's most engaging designs for Herman Miller, originating in 1947 and lasting well into

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Chest of Drawers with Glass Top
George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Chest of Drawers with Glass Top

George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Chest of Drawers with Glass Top

By George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Nelson series 4000 steel frame case for Herman Miller. Original label partially intact. Two

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome, Steel

George Nelson and Associates Birchwood Wall Clock for Howard Miller
George Nelson and Associates Birchwood Wall Clock for Howard Miller

George Nelson and Associates Birchwood Wall Clock for Howard Miller

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Working wall clock by George Nelson associates originally had a wall mount plug that must have

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Vintage 1950s Wall Clocks

Mahogany and Steel Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Mahogany and Steel Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Mahogany and Steel Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Dorchester, MA

George Nelson designed this modern desk for Herman Miller. A steel frame supports a beautifully

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

1960's Orange George Nelson Clock for Howard Miller
1960's Orange George Nelson Clock for Howard Miller

1960's Orange George Nelson Clock for Howard Miller

Located in Port Chester, NY

Iconic George Nelson Asterisk clock from the 60's. Made in America for Howard Miller. Working

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Vintage 1960s American Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller Full Headboard
Vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller Full Headboard

Vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller Full Headboard

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Upholstered in a soft leather Great condition.

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Vintage 1950s Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Bench Steelframe Series
George Nelson Bench Steelframe Series

George Nelson Bench Steelframe Series

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H 16 in W 73 in D 24 in

George Nelson Bench Steelframe Series

By George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

Upholstered bench designed by George Nelson in original Alexander Girard inspired fabric for

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Rare 1952 Combed Oak Thin Edge George Nelson Cabinet for Herman Miller
Rare 1952 Combed Oak Thin Edge George Nelson Cabinet for Herman Miller

Rare 1952 Combed Oak Thin Edge George Nelson Cabinet for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare combed oak thin edge George Nelson cabinet for Herman Miller. This cabinet is very rare and

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

6 George Nelson chairs for Herman Miller
6 George Nelson chairs for Herman Miller

6 George Nelson chairs for Herman Miller

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H 29.5 in W 20 in D 21 in

6 George Nelson chairs for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 6 dining chairs, 2 with arms and 4 with no arms. Designed by George Nelson for Herman

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20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Iconic Signed Nelson Bench
Iconic Signed Nelson Bench

Iconic Signed Nelson Bench

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H 14 in W 72 in D 18.5 in

Iconic Signed Nelson Bench

By George Nelson

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage original foil Herman Miller tag. Warpage to one slat in image 5, as pictured, otherwise excellent condition.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

George Nelson Playful Geometric Steelframe Nightstand, 1950s
George Nelson Playful Geometric Steelframe Nightstand, 1950s

George Nelson Playful Geometric Steelframe Nightstand, 1950s

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

George Nelson for Herman Miller, in orange, brown, and white enameled steel with a lacquered wood top and

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Oak Modular Storage Unit with Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Oak Modular Storage Unit with Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Oak Modular Storage Unit with Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Dorchester, MA

George Nelson designed this handsome modular unit for Herman Miller. It comprises a set of drawers

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

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Mid-Century Beige Taraxacum Cocoon Pendant by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960s
Mid-Century Beige Taraxacum Cocoon Pendant by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960s

Mid-Century Beige Taraxacum Cocoon Pendant by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960s

By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Roma, IT

Spectacular vintage mid-century "Taraxacum" cocoon pendant. This charming and incredibly rare chandelier was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced by Flos in ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Steel

Nuvola Cocoon Chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1962
Nuvola Cocoon Chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1962

Nuvola Cocoon Chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1962

By Tobia Scarpa, Flos

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Step into the captivating world of Italian Mid-Century Modern design with the Nuvola cocoon chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos in 1962. This light suspension model boasts an inter...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

Cocoon Ball Design Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Cocoon Ball Design Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy

Cocoon Ball Design Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Cocoon Ball Design Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V for a...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Resin

Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s

Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s

By Goldkant Leuchten

Located in Aachen, NRW

Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s An exceptional example of mid-century lighting design, this sculptural pendant lamp was produced by...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

XL Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Flos Italy, 1960s
XL Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Flos Italy, 1960s

XL Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Flos Italy, 1960s

By Flos

Located in Munich, DE

Extremely rare, highly decorative and large Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured probably by Flos, Italy, 1960s. Executed in sprayed plas...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Goldkant 1960s
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Goldkant 1960s

Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Goldkant 1960s

By Goldkant Leuchten

Located in Munich, DE

Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured probably by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. Executed in sprayed...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet with Marble Top
George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet with Marble Top

George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet with Marble Top

By George Nelson

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautiful steel frame cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. All cabinets restored with maple drawer fronts and marble tops. Matching pair of dressers available separ...

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Vintage 1950s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige "Cocoon" Round Pendant, Italy 1960s
Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige "Cocoon" Round Pendant, Italy 1960s

Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige "Cocoon" Round Pendant, Italy 1960s

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning mid-century "cocoon" pendant with a marvelous dark beige even patina. This gorgeous cocoon ceiling lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s. This coco...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Steel

Florence Knoll 6-Drawer Double Dresser in Teak with Satin Nickel Base 1960s
Florence Knoll 6-Drawer Double Dresser in Teak with Satin Nickel Base 1960s

Florence Knoll 6-Drawer Double Dresser in Teak with Satin Nickel Base 1960s

By Florence Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Early 1960s Florence Knoll Chest of Drawers with white lacquered segmented dividers and satin nickel base.

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Mid-20th Century American Dressers

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Teak

George Nelson Home Office Desk Model 4658 for Herman Miller
George Nelson Home Office Desk Model 4658 for Herman Miller

George Nelson Home Office Desk Model 4658 for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Dallas, TX

George Nelson & Associates Home Office desk, model 4658 Manufactured by Herman Miller USA, 1946 This example is constructed of combed oak, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, and leat...

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

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Aluminum, Steel

1960s Vintage Achille Castiglioni Attributed Cocoon hanging Pendant lamp
1960s Vintage Achille Castiglioni Attributed Cocoon hanging Pendant lamp

1960s Vintage Achille Castiglioni Attributed Cocoon hanging Pendant lamp

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Basel, BS

This stunning mid-century pendant, designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy during the 1960s, is shaped like a diamond and has an unmistakable cocoon design. In exceptional condit...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Resin

Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant 1960s
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant 1960s

Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant 1960s

By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer

Located in Hamburg, DE

Rare mid-century Cocoon pendant light by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. The lamp body features a simple disc shape that tapers towards the top...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1961 Petal Dining Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll in California Redwood
1961 Petal Dining Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll in California Redwood

1961 Petal Dining Table by Richard Schultz for Knoll in California Redwood

By Richard Schultz, Knoll

Located in Hanover, MA

This is one of the earliest editions of the Petal table designed by Richard Schultz and produced by Knoll circa 1961. It was supplied from Knoll with the petal tops painted white (se...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Iron

Lamp Friedel Wauer or Flos Castigloni Scarpa Cocoon
Lamp Friedel Wauer or Flos Castigloni Scarpa Cocoon

Lamp Friedel Wauer or Flos Castigloni Scarpa Cocoon

$2,804Sale Price|26% Off

H 13 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

Lamp Friedel Wauer or Flos Castigloni Scarpa Cocoon

By Friedel Wauer

Located in Lugo, IT

Pendant lamp Attributed to Friedel Wauer or Flos Cocoon material Excellent conditions Thank you

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Vintage 1980s European Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plastic

George Nelson for Herman Miller Chests/Dressers, a Pair
George Nelson for Herman Miller Chests/Dressers, a Pair

George Nelson for Herman Miller Chests/Dressers, a Pair

$6,000 / set

H 29.75 in W 34 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller Chests/Dressers, a Pair

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A beautiful pair of dressers designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Finished in a spectacular combed oak veneer. One of the most lively, beautiful, vibrant veneers we’ve ever s...

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Mid-20th Century Dressers

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Oak

George Nelson Dresser / Storage Cabinet in Original Blonde Primavera Finish
George Nelson Dresser / Storage Cabinet in Original Blonde Primavera Finish

George Nelson Dresser / Storage Cabinet in Original Blonde Primavera Finish

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Kansas City, MO

Fine original condition George Nelson cabinet in Primavera finish. Black legs and aluminum pulls. This example is completely original and in very good original condition. Four dra...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Aluminum

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A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.