$5,648
H 32.68 in W 40.56 in D 32.68 in
Early Herman Miller Coconut Chair Designed by George Nelson in 1956
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Early Herman Miller Coconut lounge chair. Manufactured ca. in 1960. Upholstery in brown fabric
Steel
$4,995 / set
H 32 in W 40 in D 36 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller early original Coconut Chair and ottoman
By George Nelson
Located in Walnut Creek, CA
This is a nice clean original George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chair and ottoman. It came
Chrome
$4,000
H 32 in W 42 in D 33 in
George Nelson Coconut Chair for Herman Miller, Early 1st Generation Production
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Troy, MI
Rare 1st edition Coconut lounge chair designed by George Nelson and Associates Herman Miller circa
Metal, Chrome
$10,500 / set
H 34 in W 40 in D 33 in
Pair Early Coconut Chairs & Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Restored
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Fully and expertly restored pair of Coconut Chairs and single Ottoman designed by the George Nelson
Steel, Chrome, Wrought Iron
$4,196Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 32 in W 40 in D 36 in
George Nelson For Herman Miller First Generation Coconut Chair and Ottoman
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
The Coconut chair was designed in 1955 by the American architect, industrial designer, author
Metal
$14,000 / set
H 33 in W 42 in D 33 in
Pair of Early Coconut Chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller in Shearling
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of early metal back Coconut chairs designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Fully
Sheepskin
$10,023
H 31.5 in W 40.16 in D 31.5 in
Early, Metal Shell ! Coconut Chair by George Nelson in Brown Upholstery, 1955
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller. Fully restored and upholstered The super rare, original Coconut Chair
Metal
$4,995 / set
H 37.5 in W 32.5 in D 28 in
Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Topeka, KS
difference between these lounge chairs and the Herman Miller Eames lounge chairs is the recline option. While
Metal
Unavailable
H 33 in W 41.5 in D 34 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller First Edition Mid-Century Modern Coconut Chair
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Coconut chair Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller USA, circa 1950s 1950s Alexander
Aluminum
Original Herman Miller Coconut Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original George Nelson design for Herman Miller Coconut Chair in extremely rare original orange
Metal
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chairs
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rare pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller coconut chairs circa late 1950's. These chairs have
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chair
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
Original George Nelson coconut chair. Original Herman Miller production. This version has not been
Chrome, Steel
Sold
H 32 in W 40.5 in D 31 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chair
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is the iconic Coconut chair, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in
Leather
Pair of Early George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chairs and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
These are a beautiful pair of early coconut chairs with an ottoman by George Nelson for Herman
Metal, Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut chair and ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
fabric covered foam-upholstered steel shell on chromed tubular metal tripod legs and ottoman on four metal legs. Early metal pan and welded leg construction.
Steel
George Nelson Coconut Chair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Antonio, TX
Newer model of the George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut lounge chair with a light green
Metal
Coconut Chair and Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Rochester, NY
A coconut chair & ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Purchased in the 1950's by a local
Sold
H 33.47 in W 41.34 in D 32.29 in
George Nelson, Vintage Coconut Chair, 1st issue, Herman Miller 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Coconut lounge chair was initially manufactured in the USA by Herman Miller - this is an original example
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 33 in W 40 in D 34 in
Coconut Chair by George Nelson, Second Series by Herman Miller, Never Reissued
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
This is a Second Series coconut chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. The Vitra
Steel, Chrome
Two Coconut Chairs
By Herman Miller
Located in Antwerp, BE
Coconut chairs | Herman Miller. USA | 1956 black leather | bent-steel three-legged base 84 cm H
Leather
Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in North Miami, FL
A first edition Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This chair has a shell of metal
Metal
"Coconut" Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Early George Nelson designed "Coconut" chair with electric blue wool upholstery which was re
Steel
Early Edition “Steel Shell”Red Coconut Chair, by George Nelson
By Herman Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Early “STEEL SHELL” Edition Coconut, by George Nelson, for Herman Miller, c.1955. This chair
Fabric, Upholstery
A Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
A Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Lounge Chair
By George Nelson
Located in Southampton, NJ
An early example of George Nelson's iconic Coconut Lounge chair produced by Herman Miller
Original George Nelson Coconut Chairs
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a pair of coconut chairs designed by George Nelson. First edition in metal
Chrome, Metal
Sold
H 33.47 in W 40.95 in D 34.65 in
"Coconut" Chair in White Leather by George Nelson for H. Miller by Vitra, 1990
By Herman Miller, Vitra, George Nelson
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Elevate your space with this iconic Vintage Mid-Century Modern "Coconut" Lounge Chair designed by
Steel, Chrome
Original 50's Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Original blue and green woven fabric covers this iconic mid century chair. The "coconut" design
Sold
H 33 in W 40 in D 34 in
Museum Quality Early Coconut Chair & Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
Early coconut chair and ottoman designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, circa 1955. This
Steel
George Nelson Coconut Chair in Alexander Girard Minicheck
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic coconut chair designed by George Nelson. A low-slung lounge profile with spacious seat for
Fiberglass
Sold
H 41 in W 33 in D 333 in
Early George Nelson by Herman Miller Green Leather Classic Coconut Lounge Chairs
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Early George Nelson for Herman Miller green leather original coconut lounge
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 33 in W 40 in D 34 in
Black Leather and Chrome Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Vitra, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Coconut chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller made by Vitra in Germany. The chair is in excellent
Chrome
Early Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1955
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
The famous Coconut chair designed by Goerge Nelson in 1955. The Design has a humorous touch
60s Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Red Coconut Chairs
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kensington, MD
60s Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Red Coconut Chairs
Sold
H 33 in W 42 in D 32 in
George Nelson Coconut Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960s Vintage Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson Coconut Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960s Herman Miller The Lounge Chair
Steel
George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra/Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lounge chair in black leather with chrome base. George Nelson's “Coconut Chair,” for Herman
Coconut
Sold
H 31 in W 40.5 in D 38 in
Original Coconut Lounge Chair and Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
All redone in a wonderful Maharam Alexander Girard Yellow Checkered Fabric. The steel shell is in great condition and the legs are bright and clean. Museum quality!!!
Aluminum, Steel
Coconut Chair and Ottoman by George Nelson & Associates
By Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Ottoman measures: 23.5 w x 19 d x 16 h inches. The Coconut chair by George Nelson & Associates is
Chrome, Aluminum, Steel
Vintage George Nelson Coconut Lounge Chair
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Vintage coconut chair in great vintage condition.
Early 2nd Generation George Nelson "Coconut" for Herman Miller
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Great vintage chair in great vintage condition.
1960s George Nelson "Coconut" Lounge Chair in Cow Hide
By George Nelson, George Mulhauser, Herman Miller
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
1960s George Nelson "Coconut" lounge chair in cow hide. great condition.
Aluminum
Rare George Nelson Coconut Chair Ottoman for Herman Miller c.1956
By George Nelson
Located in Easton, PA
Rare ottoman for the Coconut chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1956. Period
Chrome, Steel
First Edition George Nelson Herman Miller Coconut Lounge
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
First edition George Nelson Herman Miller coconut lounge. Great vintage condition.
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$17,066 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$45,000 / set
H 38.6 in W 30.3 in D 32 in
“Paulistana” Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Jorge Zalszupin, Rosewood & Suede, 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
A foundational work in the evolution of Brazilian Modern design, the “Paulistana” lounge chair and ottoman by Jorge Zalszupin embodies the technical innovation and material sophistic...
Metal
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Lounge Chair in Teak
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, lounge chair, model '51', teak, fabric, United States, 1955 This slipper chair model 51 is designed by Florence Knoll. The teak frame of th...
Fabric, Teak
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
Sofa 620 by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Vienna, AT
Design Dieter Rams from 1962. Produced by Vitsoe Model 620 Two seat modular sofa which can be on request extended to 5 seat, price for the additional segment is 3300usd. Frame made o...
Velvet, Plastic
Rare Midcentury Eames ESU 400-C for Herman Miller 1st Series
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this Charles and Ray Eames designed ESU 400-C for Herman Miller. This is the rarest 1st series ESU (Eames Storage Unit) A versatile case piece that makes a ...
Steel, Chrome
$3,545
H 33.47 in W 40.95 in D 34.65 in
Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The Coconut chair was designed in 1955 by the American architect, industrial designer, author, editor and teacher George Nelson. Obviously he took his inspiration from a coconut that...
Steel
Vintage George Nelson Coconut Chair
By George Nelson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nelson Coconut Chair 1st series manufactured ,c. 1956 Original Orange Naugahyde Upholstery Original White Enameled Shell Foam is subtle very small pinprick in seat and rubbing...
Naugahyde
George Nelson Coconut Chair and Ottoman
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather chair and ottoman with metal base.
Leather
Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, 1950s
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Introducing the Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, an iconic piece of modern design that combines comfort, elegance, and innovation. Originally designed in 1955, the Coconut C...
Chrome
George Nelson Coconut Armchair for Vitra
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in Vienna, AT
The armchair was designed by George Nelson for Vitra in 1955. The coconut chair is an icon of the design of the 1950s and is still a cult today. With clear shapes and reduced mate...
Plastic, Bouclé
$3,500 / item
H 33 in W 40 in D 32.75 in
2007 Coconut Lounge Chair by George Nelson for Vitra in Black Leather
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single Coconut Lounge Chair, designed by George Nelson. This handsome lounge chair is composed of a molded reinforced plastic shell, with an upholstered black leather seat ...
Leather, Plastic
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