$2,400
H 14 in W 68 in D 18.75 in
Early Black George Nelson / Herman Miller Platform Bench. rounded legs
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
A classic, original 1950's vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller slat bench. Original ebonized finish with amazing warm patina. Age appropriate wear. throughout.Structurally sound....
Wood
$6,550
H 13.75 in W 102 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Black Finished Wooden Platform Slat Bench
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Queens, NY
(GEORGE NELSON FOR HERMAN MILLER) Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Wood
George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Sofa
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller, c.1950s, USA. Newly upholstered in a high pile rich green mohair. The seating system features three cushioned seats and a white laminate side...
Steel
MidCentury George Nelson Sling Table for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Produced for only 4 years this exceptionally rare "Sling Table" is in wonderful vintage condition. Featuring a rounded granite top on chromed legs. A perfect compliment to the iconic...
Granite, Steel, Chrome
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in W 102.38 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson Long Slat Bench Black Finish Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern 1950
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Miami, FL
Original George Nelson early long slat bench in ebonized Birch Wood designed in the 1950s and manufactured by Herman Miller.
Wood, Birch
MCM Leather Perch Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern leather perch stool or chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Versatile chair with adjustable hand-stitched leather seat having a small back rest.
Aluminum, Steel
$7,500
H 29 in W 42 in D 17 in
Yellow & Black Steel Frame Desk Model 4111 by George Nelson Herman Miller Mint
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Yellow & black steel frame desk Model 4111 by George Nelson Herman Miller Mint.
Steel
$16,800 / set
H 20 in W 24 in D 24 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller White Laminate and Black Steel Rolling End / Sid
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Queens, NY
(George Nelson for Herman Miller)(Priced Per Pair).
Metal, Steel
$9,950 / set
H 30.71 in W 25.6 in D 24.02 in
Set of Four Paddle Armchairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four armchairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller in black aniline leather.
Chrome
$5,500
H 29.75 in W 64.75 in D 40 in
George Nelson Herman Miller Drop Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table or Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
A rarer find in original black finish. Clever design by George Nelson for Herman Miller Measures: 40" depth 29.75" height. 64.75" long unfolded 41.5" half folded 18.5" folded.
Wood
$10,014
H 27.96 in W 120.48 in D 29.93 in
George Nelson, Modular Sofa and Table Seating System, 1966 for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s, United States. Very fine Modular §seater sofa by George Nelson (1908-1986) for Herman Miller. This sofa has a metal frame with square chro...
Steel, Chrome
$1,500
H 28 in W 48 in D 30 in
1970s 4ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1970s vintage Herman Miller Action Office desk, designed by George Nelson. This is a classic example of Nelson's work with great emphasis on simplicity and funct...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Style Pedestal End Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautifulmid century modern pedestal table by Herman Miller can be used as a coffee or end table, and features the sleek and simple design of mid-century designer George Nelson....
Metal
$6,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 44.5 in W 80.75 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson For Herman Miller Desk And Credenza
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern desk and credenza designed by George Nelson and made by Herman Miller. The walnut credenza with multiple drawers and compartments for storage. The desk with wa...
Laminate, Walnut
Pair of Catenary Chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare pair of Catenary chairs designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Reupholstered in Zinc / Sagone / Electric Teal fabric.
Bouclé
$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 out of a well preserved architect’s estate, and is in very nice original condition w...
Chrome
Vintage Nelson Daybed in Black Mohair, c. 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Sophisticated yet effortless, this vintage MCM sofa bed is the iconic Nelson Daybed, originally designed by George Nelson in 1949 for the Herman Miller Collection.
Steel
$3,890 / item
H 32 in W 26 in D 21 in
George Nelson Low-Back Executive Tilt-Swivel Chair for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
George Nelson & Associate was one the driving force for the revolutionary of Office space furniture in the 50s and 60s. Between 1955 and 1964, the group came up with some of the most...
Naugahyde
$2,520Sale Price|40% Off
H 14 in W 102 in D 18 in
Mid century George Nelson early slatted platform bench black lacquer
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Has rounded corner base with flat head screws. All original black lacquer finish. Shows use from age. Made circa 1950 by Herman miller - made in USA.
Wood, Lacquer
George Nelson Black Enameled Mahogany 4 Drawer Dresser, 1950's
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Bainbridge, NY
George Nelson for Herman Miller "Basic Series" Four Drawer Black Dresser, circa 1955.
Mahogany, Lucite
George Nelson 6 Black Pretzel Chairs for ICF, 1984
By Herman Miller, George Nelson, ICF De Padova
Located in Vienna, AT
George Nelson pretzel chairs Model # 5890, manufactured for ICF (labelled) A rare set of six ''Pretzel'' armchairs with newly upholstered cushions, made from laminated wood by ICF D...
Velvet, Plywood
$4,665Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 32.29 in
Pair of George Nelson 5681 Loose Cushion Group Lounge Chairs US 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of George Nelson Loose Cushion Group lounge chairs US 1960s Original Condition with hardened foam. We recommend to reupholster.
Fabric
Executive Desk Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fully upholstered and adjustable high back swiveling and rolling desk chair with a four point cast steel base.
Upholstery
$556Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.5 in Dm 10.5 in
1950s Atomic Wire Mesh Trash Can Wastebasket Vintage Mid-Century Architect Era
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Finely expanded metal sheet rolled wastebasket with reinforced lip and bottom tray. This type of metal deformation was invented in England in 1884 by John French Golding. This ty...
Metal
Unavailable
H 28.25 in W 56.25 in D 11.88 in
Pair George Nelson for Herman Miller Black Bookcases with Walnut Doors
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair George Nelson designed Black bookcases with Walnut doors for Herman Miller.
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller Dining Chairs, 1948
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Berkeley, CA
A rather uncommon and early set of six dining chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller, circa 1948, having tubular zinc-plated frames with floating upholstered seats and backs. Newly...
Zinc
Thin-Edge Nightstands by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Hadley, MA
Thin Edge nightstands by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Walnut cases, lacquered interior, having one shelf, porcelain pulls and aluminum legs.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 30.5 in W 33.75 in D 18.5 in
Thin Edge Rosewood Chest by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite rosewood Thin Edge series dresser with porcelain pulls and aluminum legs in excellent condition. Retains the original label. All original dividers in drawers are present. C...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 29.5 in W 37 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Steelframe Nightstand
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Steelframe Nightstand or Side Table Mid-Century Herman Miller Steelframe collection from George Nelson from our childhood bedroom!
Enamel, Steel
George Nelson Cane Back Side Chair
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Northbrook, IL
A Handsome Cane Back Side Chair Designed By George Nelson For Herman Miller. Hand Rubbed Black Lacquer Finish with Natural Cane Back.
Cane, Oak, Raffia
George Nelson for Herman Miller Modern Black Platform Bench
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic George Nelson platform, slat bench for Herman Miller with an aged black lacquered finish.
George Nelson for Herman Miller "Marshmallow" Sofa
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Astoria, NY
George Nelson and Associates for Herman Miller "Marshmallow" Sofa, originally designed 1956, this example 2012, eighteen black leather upholstered cushions on a steel and black ename...
Enamel, Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller Platform Bench
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in South Bend, IN
Early platform bench with cushion designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. The bench has been professionally restored to its original black lacquer finish.
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Black Bench
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller mid century black bench The bench measures: 72.5 wide x 26 deep x 28.5 high, with a seat height of 15 inches All pieces of furniture can be had ...
Metal
Sold
H 25.75 in W 17 in D 12 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands. By George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA, 1950s Black lacquered walnut and brass hardware.
Brass
George Nelson Sling Sofa by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
Nelson's sling sofa from 1963 is an innovative design which uses a chrome-plated tubular steel frame, thick leather, neoprene and reinforced rubber "slings" to suspend the seat and b...
Stainless Steel, Steel
George Nelson Paddle Armchair for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A beautiful vintage, completely original, early version of this scarce chair, chrome in great order, original black Naugahyde upholstery, overall one to have!
Steel, Chrome
George Nelson Paddle Armchair for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A beautiful vintage, completely original, early version of this scarce chair, chrome in great order, original black Naugahyde upholstery, overall one to have!
Steel, Chrome
Rare Black Frame Teak Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Black Frame Teak Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Walnut
Sold
H 29.63 in W 34 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Black Lacquered Dresser Chests, Newly Refinished
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern four-drawer dressers, chests of drawers, or large bedside chests By George Nelson for Herman Miller, "Basic Cabinet Series" USA, 1950s...
Aluminum
Sold
H 29.63 in W 34 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Black Lacquered Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern four-drawer dresser or chests of drawers By George Nelson for Herman Miller, "Basic Cabinet Series" USA, 1950s Black lacquered walnut, with...
Aluminum
Sold
H 51.5 in W 31 in D 29 in
George Nelson Black Marshmallow Sofa for Herman Miller Mid Century 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration an original George Nelson black marshmallow sofa for Herman Miller Maker signed Iconic mid century sofa, a perfect addition for your home, office or business.
Metal
George Nelson Steel Frame Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson steel frame desk in original condition with minor wear. Refinishing is available for an additional charge.
Metal
George Nelson 4 Element Sofa Made by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Oirlo, LI
The first Herman Miller catalog produced by Nelson was released in 1945.
Leather
George Nelson Swag Leg Side Table for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Hudson, NY
George Nelson swag leg side table for Herman Miller.
Sold
H 29.75 in W 72 in D 30 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Double Pedestal Desk in Black Lacquer
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in South Charleston, WV
The grain has been filled to give a more smoother finish and exceptional effort was given to the desk top which shows no grain and is absolutely flat. The chrome and black highlig...
Chrome, Stainless Steel
George Nelson Modular Sofa and Tables Herman Miller, 1963
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice leather sofa designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, United States, 1963. This sofa has a metal frame with square chrome plated legs, the seat is in black leather and ...
Metal
Sold
H 30 in W 34.25 in L 30 in
Pair of Herman Miller Black Finished Mid-Century Modern Chests by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 1950s Herman Miller black finished dressers designed by George Nelson.
Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 25.75 in D 24 in
Pair of George Nelson Armchairs in Black Leather and Chrome for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Houston, TX
George Nelson for Herman Miller rare pair of armchairs. They have a thick, heavy chrome frame with walnut arms. The fabric is a soft Naugahyde. These chairs are in excellent vintage ...
Steel
A Midcentury George Nelson for Herman Miller Five-Drawer Dresser
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage five-drawer laminated wood dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller Furniture Company. The legs are ebonized wood. Retains its original Herman Miller label. Good vinta...
Wood
George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful, all original, thin edge cabinet in Brazilian rosewood with aluminum legs and pulls.
Aluminum
Model 6833 Leather Sling Sofa, George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
An exceptional piece of midcentury design. We fell in love with the exquisite lines of this model 6833 leather sling sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Leather is in great cond...
Chrome
Modular Sofa Set by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1968
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Melbourne, VIC
This exceptional modular piece by George Nelson for Herman Miller was produced in 1968. A sectional sofa created by combining two sofas, features three armless seats, a formica table...
Herman Miller George Nelson Leather Drafting Stool
By Robert Propst, George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century drafting stool by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller. This piece sits on a heavy aluminum swivel base supported by casters.
Aluminum
George Nelson Sectional Sofa in Dark Leather for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern Mad Men style modular system sofa designed by US George Nelson in the 1950s for Herman Miller. Dark brown leather seating of the best possible quality is used,...
Model 6833 Leather Sling Sofa, George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
An exceptional piece of Mid-Century design. We fell in love with the exquisite lines of this Model 6833 Leather Sling Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller. We added four of our be...
Leather, Zebra Hide
Sold
H 14 in W 72 in D 18.5 in
Early George Nelson Slat Bench in Black Herman Miller Mid Century Modern 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage early production slat platform bench or coffee table designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1945 Original black finish with preserved paper label intact to underside ...
Birch
Sold
H 32 in W 40.5 in D 31 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chair
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is the iconic Coconut chair, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1956, this eye catching conversation piece measures 40.5 W x 31 D x 32 H Seat Heigh...
Leather
George Nelson for Herman Miller 3-Piece Modular Sectional Sofa Couch
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Each freestanding section is attached to a stunning aluminium base that perfectly complements the color and texture of the fabric. Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Aluminum
Sold
H 27.56 in W 147.64 in D 59.06 in
"Modular Seating" Group by George Nelson Herman Miller, Mid-Century, 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This seating group from George Nelson’s "Modular Seating" series for Herman Miller combines timeless design with exceptional functionality. The flexible arrangement of elements allow...
Steel
Sold
H 22.84 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Rare 1950s Steelframe End Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Utrecht, NL
Steelframe series end table with laminate top and green-yellow low shelf. Fully restored with respect to original color and the finish to undersides of shelves keeping the labels an...
Steel
Sold
H 27.96 in W 124.02 in D 29.93 in
Modular System Seating Suite Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller Perfect
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Munster, NRW
Beautiful George Nelson modular sofa for Herman Miller with one armrest. The seats were reupholstered and covered with the original fabric in dark anthrazit. Base with perfect chr...
Fabric
Sold
H 26.38 in W 96.46 in D 29.93 in
George Nelson Loose Cushion Four-Seat Leather Sofa, 1962 by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
Rare four-seat loose cushion sofa by George Nelson. Black leather, large four-seat, freestanding, nice vintage condition with fantastic patina. Leather cushions with down filling.
Leather
Sold
H 28.75 in W 87 in D 31.5 in
Chocolate Brown Leather George Nelson Three-Seat Sling Sofa for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Excellent, all original, George Nelson sling sofa in brown leather with chromed steel frame. One of the most comfortable Mid-Century Modern sofas.
Chrome
Sold
H 28 in W 136 in D 30 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Modular Steel Frame 2-Piece Seating & Table 60s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A sleek and minimal modular steel frame 2-piece seating system and tables by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Circa 1960s. Sleek and functional design with built in laminate white ta...
Fabric
George Nelson Herman Miller Lacquered Chest
By George Nelson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
George Nelson for Herman Miller chest of drawers, circa late 1940s.
Metal
George Nelson Dressers for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of George Nelson design for Herman Miller dressers. From his acclaimed basic cabinet series these have been newly repainted with all original hardware, labeled.
Lacquer
George Nelson Herman Miller Leather Sling Sofa
By George Nelson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
George Nelson for Herman Miller sling sofa, circa late 1960s.
Ebony George Nelson Dresser for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Ebony dresser from Herman Miller. Designed by George Nelson. Four drawers and single door cabinet with shelf.
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller Card Cabinet
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century Modern library card catalog cabinet designed by George Nelson and made by Herman Miller. An extruded aluminum base, walnut veneer sides, and thirty drawers. We have two...
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage ball clock George Nelson Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Atlanta, GA
A nice ball wall clock designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Black lacquered ball on brass spokes and body.
Brass
1956 George Nelson for Herman Miller Rare Black Frame Cabinet
By George Nelson
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
There is a metal manufacturer's label to the interior stating: ‘Designed by George Nelson Herman Miller Zeeland Mich’. We love this piece!
Aluminum
Lacquered Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lacquered cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Matching dresser available as well.
George Nelson Leather Sling Sofa for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
George Nelson leather sling sofa for Herman Miller. In good vintage condition with wear due to age and use, circa 1950s Dimensions: 110" W x 32" D x 28.5" T Seat height 17.5".
Chrome
Sold
H 41 in W 54.14 in D 28 in
Early George Nelson for H. Miller Desk '4658', Rare Black Lacquer /Green Leather
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
George Nelson for Herman Miller, desk model '4658', walnut, steel, leather, United States, 1946 Rare Color Configuration...
Steel
Sold
H 2.5 in Dm 10 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Asterisk George Nelson Howard Miller Wall Clock, 1950s
By Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an original, black asterisk, hanging wall clock, by George Nelson for Herman Miller, circa the 1950s.
Sold
H 41 in W 54 in D 28 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Office Desk, Rare Black Leather Writing Surface
By George Nelson
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
This color combination is part of the permanent collection at the Cooper Hewitt Museum in New York City. Designed by George Nelson and Associates and manufactured by Herman Miller...
Aluminum, Steel
Petite Lacquered Side Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite lacquered side cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Two matching larger cabinets available.
Lacquer
George Nelson Modular Sofa in Dark Leather for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent modular system sofa designed by US George Nelson in the 1950s for Herman Miller Dark brown leather seating of the best possible quality is used, mounted on a typical ...
George Nelson sectional Sofa in Dark Leather for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-century modern Mad Men style Modular system sofa designed by US George Nelson in the 1950s for Herman Miller Dark brown leather seating of the best possible quality is used, mou...
Sold
H 40.95 in W 54.34 in D 27.96 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller, Home Office Desk, Designed in 1948
By George Nelson
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA, 1948. A home office desk, produced in the 1950s and in superb vintage condition.
$30,000
H 24.25 in W 78.5 in D 9.25 in
Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
By Clairtone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...
Aluminum
$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
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$6,950 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
George Nelson Stool by Herman Miller, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
George Nelson Stool for Herman Miller, USA - 1960s in all original condition with the rare brown base George Nelson (1908-1986) was an American industrial designer and architect who...
Metal
Classic Hannah Morrison Knoll Bench, 1970s
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic off-white and original orange upholstery bench by Hannah Morrison for Knoll, circa 1970s. The three-seat is 81" long.
Steel
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$16,729 / 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
Classic Modernist Slat Bench / Table after George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Slat Bench / Table after George Nelson , A bit more unusual than most with the leg mount separators,, Beautiful warm tones of woods. Quality construction..Great des...
Wood, Walnut
$944Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 14.97 in Dm 35.44 in
Boo Bed • Hand-Carved Dog Bed in Teak with Sheepskin Upholstery, by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Boo Bed is a contemporary architectural throne for your doggo. Upholstered in luxurious long haired sheepskin for your fur baby’s comfort. Featuring hand-carved details and made ...
Sheepskin, Teak
Gae Aulenti Enamel Steel Lounge Coffee Table for Knoll, 1980
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Vienna, AT
Enamel metal sculptural coffee table designed by Gae Aulenti for Knoll, original label. We got this from the first owner together with pair of matching original chairs from the same...
Steel
$6,750
H 16 in W 79 in D 39 in
1970s Barcelona daybed In The Style of Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and iconic Barcelona daybed. Not signed but in the Style of Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll. Very high quality. Black leather...
Chrome
$22,963
H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...
Metal
$6,950
H 14 in W 92.25 in D 18.63 in
Mid-Century George Nelson Herman Miller Long Slatted Platform Bench in Birch
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine American Mid-Century Modern slatted Platform Bench. Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. In natural and black-lacquered birch with three trapezoidal legs. Model no....
Birch
$3,800
H 28.15 in W 72.04 in D 40.15 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Pedestal Dining Table Desk, 1960
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Vienna, AT
Unusual original dining or desk table by George Nelson for Herman Miller, mid century Dimensions are 72.04" x 40.15" x 28.15" (height) This dining table was designed by George Nels...
Aluminum
Sculptural ICO Bench Series 72 in Dark Walnut
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The ICO Bench is a sophisticated reinterpretation of Ico Ponti’s modernism, where architectural form meets modern functionality. Defined by its signature angled legs and subtle metal...
Oak, Walnut
Architect, designer, and writer George Nelson was a central figure in the mid-century American modernist design movement; and his thoughts influenced not only the furniture we live with, but also how we live.
Nelson came to design via journalism and literature. Upon receiving his bachelor’s degree in architecture from Yale in 1931, he won the Prix de Rome fellowship, and spent his time in Europe writing magazine articles that helped bring stateside recognition to Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gio Ponti, Le Corbusier and other canonical modernist architects.
In the 1940s, Nelson wrote texts that suggested such now-commonplace ideas as open-plan houses, storage walls and family rooms. D.J. De Pree, the owner of the furniture maker Herman Miller, was so impressed by Nelson that in 1944 — following the sudden death of Gilbert Rohde, who had introduced the firm to modern design in the 1930s — he invited Nelson to join the company as its design director. There Nelson’s curatorial design talents came to the fore.
To Herman Miller he brought such eminent creators as Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi, and the textile and furniture designer Alexander Girard. Thanks to a clever contract, at the same time as he directed Herman Miller he formed a New York design company, George Nelson & Associates, that sold furniture designs to the Michigan firm. Nelson's studio also sold designs for clocks to the Howard Miller Clock Company, a manufacturer that was initially part of Herman Miller before it became an offshoot that was helmed by Howard Miller, D.J. De Pree's brother-in-law.
Nelson’s New York team of designers (who were rarely individually credited) would create such iconic pieces as the Marshmallow sofa, the Coconut chair, the Ball clock, the Bubble lamp series and the many cabinets and beds that comprise the sleek Thin-Edge line.
For dedicated collectors, as well as for interior designers who look beyond “the look,” there is a “cool factor” inherent to vintage pieces from George Nelson and others. Nelson was in on it from the start, and it’s valuable to have a piece that was there with him.
But still, as is evident from the offerings from dealers on 1stDibs, in any of the designs, in any iteration whose manufacture Nelson oversaw and encouraged, there are shining elements of lightness, elegance, sophistication — and a little bit of swagger. George Nelson felt confident in his ideas about design and didn’t mind letting the world know.
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.