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George Nelson Catenary Chairs
By George Nelson
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA, 1962. A pair of Catenary chairs in black leather and chrome
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

George Nelson Catenary Chairs
George Nelson Catenary Chairs
H 28.35 in W 29.93 in D 28.35 in
George Nelson Catenary Chair for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare Catenary chair in original leather designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
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Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of George Nelson Catenary Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
structures of R. Buckminster Fuller, Designer George Nelson developed the Catenary line with rigid structure
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Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

George Nelson Catenary Chairs for Herman Miller, Pair
By George Nelson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rare pair of Cantenary chairs (Model 6380) designed by George Nelson & Associates for Herman
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Catenary Ottoman by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Hudson, NY
Hard to find ottoman, model 6381, from the Catenary Group, chromed steel rod base and leather
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Catenary Ottoman by George Nelson
Catenary Ottoman by George Nelson
H 16 in W 29 in D 22.5 in
Seldom Seen George Nelson Architectural Chrome Base Catenary Coffee Table
By George Nelson
Located in Ferndale, MI
Coffee table by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Catenary Coffee Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Hamburg, PA
A seldom-seen catenary coffee table by George Nelson for Herman Miller circa 1960s. This Mid
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson Black Leather Catenary Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Black Leather and Chromed Steel Catenary Ottoman.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Rare Chrome and Black Leather Catenary Chair by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare modern chair by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, white disc label. Vintage condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

George Nelson Catenary Chairs
George Nelson Catenary Chairs
H 27.5 in W 30 in D 27 in
Scarce Pair of George Nelson Chrome Base Leather Catenary Chairs
By George Nelson
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller, white disc label.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare Pair of Catenary Chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare pair of Catenary chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller in original black leather.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Roll-Top Tambour Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in London, GB
Roll-Top Tambour Desk by Roll-Top Tambour Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller from the "Action
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Vintage 1960s American Desks

George Nelson Catenary Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Catenary Chairs designed by George Nelson. They are made of black leather with metal legs
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Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Catenary Chairs
George Nelson Catenary Chairs
H 28 in W 30 in D 27 in
George Nelson Catenary Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a glass topped table with metal legs designed by George Nelson. We also have two Catenary
Category

Vintage 1960s American Tables

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Catenary Table
George Nelson Catenary Table
H 15 in W 36 in D 36 in
1960s George Nelson Catenary Coffee Table
By George Nelson
Located in Hudson, NY
Chrome base. Glass top. Normal scuffs on chrome, but otherwise great condition. Minor pitting on upright rods. 1 plastic glass support different from the other 3. No chips or major s...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson “Catenary” coffee table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Coffee table from the "Cantenary Group" designed by George Nelson manufactured by Herman Miller.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Rare George Nelson Leather Catenary Chair and Ottoman
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
George Nelson Catenary chair and ottoman in great vintage condition. Wear consistent with age.  
Category

Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage 1960s Chrome and Glass Catenary Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Hudson, NY
base and glass top. This series was designed by Nelson after a 'catenary' which is a curved
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Nelson Catenary For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the nelson catenary you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each nelson catenary for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a nelson catenary — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each nelson catenary bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. George Nelson and Herman Miller each produced at least one beautiful nelson catenary that is worth considering.

How Much is a Nelson Catenary?

A nelson catenary can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,200, while the lowest priced sells for $2,350 and the highest can go for as much as $14,900.