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George Nelson Used

George Nelson Ball Bubble Pendant Lamp by Modernica, USA
George Nelson Ball Bubble Pendant Lamp by Modernica, USA

George Nelson Ball Bubble Pendant Lamp by Modernica, USA

By George Nelson

Located in San Carlos, CA

George Nelson designed the Bubble Lamp series in 1947, and the collection remains part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York.

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Used

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 5153 Mobile Table
George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 5153 Mobile Table

George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 5153 Mobile Table

By Irving Harper, Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Hanover, MA

Design credit is shared with Irving Harper, an associate at George Nelson's office. So many uses.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Used

Materials

Iron

Cocoon resin. Brutalist and Space Age style jellyfish table lamp, Germany, 1970s
Cocoon resin. Brutalist and Space Age style jellyfish table lamp, Germany, 1970s

Cocoon resin. Brutalist and Space Age style jellyfish table lamp, Germany, 1970s

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

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Very much in the style of George Nelson and Isamu Noguchi, who used this material as the main element in many of their designs.

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Used

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Vintage Cocoon Tripod Floor Lamp with Brass Accents, 1960s
Vintage Cocoon Tripod Floor Lamp with Brass Accents, 1960s

Vintage Cocoon Tripod Floor Lamp with Brass Accents, 1960s

By Achille Castiglioni

Located in Linkebeek, BE

The shade, reminiscent of George Nelson's 'bubble lamp', was created using a special technology called 'spray-on fibreglass coating', a technique inspired by the silkworm.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Used

Materials

Metal, Brass

Castiglioni style. Space Age Cocoon pendant lamp, Italy, 1970s
Castiglioni style. Space Age Cocoon pendant lamp, Italy, 1970s

Castiglioni style. Space Age Cocoon pendant lamp, Italy, 1970s

By Achille Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Very much in the style also of George Nelson and Isamu Noguchi, who used this material as the main element in many of their designs.

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1970s Italian Space Age George Nelson Used

Materials

Metal, Brass

Irving Harper Sculpture, Ceramic and Paper Construction, One of a Kind
Irving Harper Sculpture, Ceramic and Paper Construction, One of a Kind

Irving Harper Sculpture, Ceramic and Paper Construction, One of a Kind

By Irving Harper

Located in Kansas City, MO

In this work, Harper, famous for his clock designs for the George Nelson office, used a prototype ceramic clock body and paper to create this one of a kind work of art.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Used

Materials

Ceramic, Paper

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Classic Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench
Classic Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench

Classic Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench

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H 14 in W 60 in D 17 in

Classic Mid-Century Modern Slat Bench

Located in Brooklyn, NY

American walnut bench in the slat wood style of George Nelson. Used as a sitting bench, coffee table, or both!

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1960s American George Nelson Used

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson Fo Arbuck Tall End Table for Outdoor or Indoor Use
George Nelson Fo Arbuck Tall End Table for Outdoor or Indoor Use

George Nelson Fo Arbuck Tall End Table for Outdoor or Indoor Use

By Arbuck, George Nelson

Located in Kansas City, MO

George Nelson for Arbuck end or side table. Designed for outdoor use, but is also great indoors.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Used

Materials

Glass

Vintage George Nelson Style Walnut Wall Clock
Vintage George Nelson Style Walnut Wall Clock

Vintage George Nelson Style Walnut Wall Clock

By Herman Miller, Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

Large vintage 18" walnut George Nelson-style wall clock. This clock is made out of an 18" George Nelson bentwood tray (also used as the top surface in Nelson tray tables).

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Used

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Walnut, Plywood

George Nelson for Herman Miller End Table, Rare White Laminate Top Version
George Nelson for Herman Miller End Table, Rare White Laminate Top Version

George Nelson for Herman Miller End Table, Rare White Laminate Top Version

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Kansas City, MO

Exceptional, all original, George Nelson table. Can be used as an end/side table in a living room or a nightstand in a bedroom.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Used

Materials

Steel

Cocoon tripod floor lamp - Goldkant Leuchten - 70's
Cocoon tripod floor lamp - Goldkant Leuchten - 70's

Cocoon tripod floor lamp - Goldkant Leuchten - 70's

By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer

Located in The Hague, NL

Design Legacy: Wauer's innovative approach led to over 400 foundational models in approximately 1,000 variations, ranging from modern to traditional designs. Influence: While Georg...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Used

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson vanity bench/stool by Herman Miller
George Nelson vanity bench/stool by Herman Miller

George Nelson vanity bench/stool by Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

Designed by George Nelson to be used in conjunction with the suspended vanity in a bedroom suite, this bench is equally well suited as an ottoman, stool, or occasional piece in a liv...

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1950s American George Nelson Used

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Herman Miller Platform Bench
Herman Miller Platform Bench

Herman Miller Platform Bench

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H 16 in W 18 in D 51 in

Herman Miller Platform Bench

By Herman Miller

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Gorgeous yet minimal Herman Miller for George Nelson platform bench. Well kept used condition.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Used

Materials

Wood

Vitra Eames Coconut Easy Chair in Premium Leather Art Modern Cool
Vitra Eames Coconut Easy Chair in Premium Leather Art Modern Cool

Vitra Eames Coconut Easy Chair in Premium Leather Art Modern Cool

By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original Vitra Eames Coconut premium black leather armchair RRP £4590 designed by George Nelson Offered in very lightly...

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20th Century Italian Modern George Nelson Used

Materials

Leather

Abstract Expressionist Relief Paper Sculpture by Irving Harper
Abstract Expressionist Relief Paper Sculpture by Irving Harper

Abstract Expressionist Relief Paper Sculpture by Irving Harper

By Irving Harper

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Irving Harper made these incredibly detailed paper sculptures while working as a head designer for George Nelson & Herman Miller. The paper used has different thicknesses - some feel...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Used

Materials

Paint, Paper

Cocoon Floor Lamp by Flos, Italy, 1960s
Cocoon Floor Lamp by Flos, Italy, 1960s

Cocoon Floor Lamp by Flos, Italy, 1960s

By Flos

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

This method was first used by George Nelson in 1947 for his Bubble Hanging Lamps.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Used

Materials

Plastic

Small George Nelson Stereo / Watch / Jewelry Credenza Herman Miller
Small George Nelson Stereo / Watch / Jewelry Credenza Herman Miller

Small George Nelson Stereo / Watch / Jewelry Credenza Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Sitting on rounded brushed stainless-steel legs and having aluminum trim and finger pulls to the front makes this a simple sophisticated blend of details typical for the design work ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Used

Materials

Stainless Steel

George Nelson "Lazy Susan" Dining Table
George Nelson "Lazy Susan" Dining Table

George Nelson "Lazy Susan" Dining Table

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

"Lazy Susan" dining table designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Please use Contact Dealer button if you have any questions.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Used

Executive Desk in Walnut by George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA, c. 1960's
Executive Desk in Walnut by George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA, c. 1960's

Executive Desk in Walnut by George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA, c. 1960's

By George Nelson

Located in Deland, FL

Built from a mix of solid and veneered walnut and featuring a cane front as well as a vintage "Flying Saucer" desk lamp this impressive desk has recently undergone a comprehensive re...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Used

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson Platform Slat Bench for Herman Miller
George Nelson Platform Slat Bench for Herman Miller

George Nelson Platform Slat Bench for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic example of the iconic George Nelson slat bench. Can be used as a coffee table.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Used

Materials

Wood

George Nelson for Howard Miller Small Cigar Bubble Lamp, ca 1950s
George Nelson for Howard Miller Small Cigar Bubble Lamp, ca 1950s

George Nelson for Howard Miller Small Cigar Bubble Lamp, ca 1950s

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Cathedral City, CA

George Nelson for Howard Miller Small Cigar Bubble Lamp, ca 1950s This is an iconic bubble lamp designed by George Nelson, originally for the Howard Miller Clock Company.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Used

Materials

Steel

Pair of Vintage Nelson Pedestal Stools in Grey Shearling, c. 1960s
Pair of Vintage Nelson Pedestal Stools in Grey Shearling, c. 1960s

Pair of Vintage Nelson Pedestal Stools in Grey Shearling, c. 1960s

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

These vintage MCM pedestal stools by George Nelson for Herman Miller use simplicity of form to blend industrial materials with luxury textures.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Used

Materials

Aluminum

Cocoon resin. Brutalist and Space Age style table lamp, Germany, 1970s
Cocoon resin. Brutalist and Space Age style table lamp, Germany, 1970s

Cocoon resin. Brutalist and Space Age style table lamp, Germany, 1970s

By Estiluz Lighting, Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer, Achille Castiglioni, George Nelson

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Very much in the style of George Nelson and Isamu Noguchi, who used this material as the main element in many of their designs.

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1970s German Brutalist George Nelson Used

Materials

Metal

Cocoon resin. Brutalist style table lamp by Friedel Wauer, Germany, 1970s
Cocoon resin. Brutalist style table lamp by Friedel Wauer, Germany, 1970s

Cocoon resin. Brutalist style table lamp by Friedel Wauer, Germany, 1970s

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

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Very much in the style also of George Nelson and Isamu Noguchi, who used this material as the main element in many of their designs.

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1970s German Brutalist George Nelson Used

Materials

Metal

Florence Knoll Pearwood and Chrome Conference or Dining Table
Florence Knoll Pearwood and Chrome Conference or Dining Table

Florence Knoll Pearwood and Chrome Conference or Dining Table

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

In addition, it was often at the Herman Miller plant that they accidentally used George Nelson labels by mistake on Eames items as their labels were very similar.

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Used

Materials

Chrome

Black Steel Sconces by George Nelson
Black Steel Sconces by George Nelson

Black Steel Sconces by George Nelson

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H 12 in W 3.5 in D 8 in

Black Steel Sconces by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

Pair of sconces originally for use with George Nelson's "Comprehensive Shelving System" for Herman Miller, adapted for wall mounting with new back plates.

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1950s American George Nelson Used

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Used

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Textile

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
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By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...

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2010s American Modern George Nelson Used

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Wood, Oak

Mid-Century Cocoon Floor Lamp Rocket, Italy 1960s
Mid-Century Cocoon Floor Lamp Rocket, Italy 1960s

Mid-Century Cocoon Floor Lamp Rocket, Italy 1960s

Located in München, BY

A cocoon floor lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. The floor lamp has been manufactured in the manner of the lamps made by Achille Castiglioni. The lamp shade is of original resin and h...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Used

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Metal

Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
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Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut

$18,400

H 106.3 in W 118.12 in D 25.4 in

Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern George Nelson Used

Materials

Walnut

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

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

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful mid-century "cocoon" pendant with a gorgeous beige even patina. This charming cocoon lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s. In spectacular conditi...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Used

Materials

Metal, Steel

Large Solid Stone Green Marble Oval Dining Table with Bellini style Column Legs
Large Solid Stone Green Marble Oval Dining Table with Bellini style Column Legs

Large Solid Stone Green Marble Oval Dining Table with Bellini style Column Legs

By Mario Bellini

Located in Amsterdam, Holland

This minimalist table is crafted entirely from stone, featuring an oval horse-track top in green marble with elegant white veining. It rests on four cylindrical columns that taper in...

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Used

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Travertine, Marble

Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp BB1 base with 30F shade
Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp BB1 base with 30F shade

Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp BB1 base with 30F shade

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H 24 in W 12 in D 12 in

Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp BB1 base with 30F shade

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Seattle, WA

A 1980s production of the Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp, BB1 base with 30F shade. Overall in great condition, some light discoloration on the shade, some patina on the metal base. wired 1...

Category

1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Used

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Mid-Century Cocoon Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Mid-Century Cocoon Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s

Mid-Century Cocoon Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Cocoon Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Used

Materials

Metal

Vintage George nelson Steel frame Side table for Herman Miller
Vintage George nelson Steel frame Side table for Herman Miller

Vintage George nelson Steel frame Side table for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

simple and elegant black steel frame with white laminate side table on castors. designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Used

Materials

Iron

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