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Nelson Coconut Chair

Vintage George Nelson Coconut Chair
Vintage George Nelson Coconut Chair

Vintage George Nelson Coconut Chair

$7,500

H 32 in W 39.5 in D 32 in

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde

George Nelson Coconut Chair and Ottoman
George Nelson Coconut Chair and Ottoman

George Nelson Coconut Chair and Ottoman

$10,750 / set

H 32 in W 40 in D 36.5 in

George Nelson Coconut Chair and Ottoman

By George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Leather chair and ottoman with metal base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

George Nelson Coconut Chair for Herman Miller, Early 1st Generation Production
George Nelson Coconut Chair for Herman Miller, Early 1st Generation Production

George Nelson Coconut Chair for Herman Miller, Early 1st Generation Production

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Troy, MI

Rare 1st edition Coconut lounge chair designed by George Nelson and Associates Herman Miller circa

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of Two Leather Original George Nelson Coconut Chairs, Vitra
Set of Two Leather Original George Nelson Coconut Chairs, Vitra

Set of Two Leather Original George Nelson Coconut Chairs, Vitra

$8,108 / set

H 32.29 in W 40.56 in D 34.26 in

Set of Two Leather Original George Nelson Coconut Chairs, Vitra

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in Praha, CZ

Coconut lounge chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, manufactured by Vitra. Black

Category

Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Iconic George Nelson ‘Coconut’ Lounge Chair
Iconic George Nelson ‘Coconut’ Lounge Chair

Iconic George Nelson ‘Coconut’ Lounge Chair

$2,950

H 33.47 in W 41.34 in D 29.14 in

Iconic George Nelson ‘Coconut’ Lounge Chair

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nelson, ‘Coconut’ lounge chair, fiberglass, leather upholstery, steel, United States, design

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Coconut Lounge Chair in Leather by George Nelson for Vitra, 1955
Coconut Lounge Chair in Leather by George Nelson for Vitra, 1955

Coconut Lounge Chair in Leather by George Nelson for Vitra, 1955

By George Nelson

Located in DE KWAKEL, NL

An iconic Coconut Lounge Chair designed by George Nelson in 1955, produced by Vitra. This design

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

George Nelson For Herman Miller First Generation Coconut Chair and Ottoman
George Nelson For Herman Miller First Generation Coconut Chair and Ottoman

George Nelson For Herman Miller First Generation Coconut Chair and Ottoman

$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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller early original Coconut Chair and ottoman
George Nelson for Herman Miller early original Coconut Chair and ottoman

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

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Iconic Black Leather and Fiberglass Lounge Chair ‘Coconut’ by George Nelson
Iconic Black Leather and Fiberglass Lounge Chair ‘Coconut’ by George Nelson

Iconic Black Leather and Fiberglass Lounge Chair ‘Coconut’ by George Nelson

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in Dublin 8, IE

An enduring icon of mid-century modern design, the Coconut Chair was designed by George Nelson in

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Early Coconut Chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller in Shearling
Pair of Early Coconut Chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller in Shearling

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

2007 Coconut Lounge Chair by George Nelson for Vitra in Black Leather
2007 Coconut Lounge Chair by George Nelson for Vitra in Black Leather

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

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra
Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra

Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in Doornspijk, NL

The Coconut chair was designed in 1955 by the American architect, industrial designer, author

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Herman Miller Coconut Chair Designed by George Nelson in 1956
Early Herman Miller Coconut Chair Designed by George Nelson in 1956

Early Herman Miller Coconut Chair Designed by George Nelson in 1956

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

Early Herman Miller Coconut lounge chair. Manufactured ca. in 1960. Upholstery in brown fabric

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Pair Early Coconut Chairs & Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Restored
Pair Early Coconut Chairs & Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Restored

Pair Early Coconut Chairs & Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Restored

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Kansas City, MO

Fully and expertly restored pair of Coconut Chairs and single Ottoman designed by the George Nelson

Category

Antique 1860s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Wrought Iron

Series of six chairs, by Charles Eames, Editions Herman Miller, USA, circa 1961
Series of six chairs, by Charles Eames, Editions Herman Miller, USA, circa 1961

Series of six chairs, by Charles Eames, Editions Herman Miller, USA, circa 1961

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Paris, FR

and 1950), and George Nelson’s Coconut Chair and Marshmallow Sofa (1955 and 1956). In April 2021

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Early, Metal Shell ! Coconut Chair by George Nelson in Brown Upholstery, 1955
Early, Metal Shell ! Coconut Chair by George Nelson in Brown Upholstery, 1955

Early, Metal Shell ! Coconut Chair by George Nelson in Brown Upholstery, 1955

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

George Nelson for Herman Miller. Fully restored and upholstered The super rare, original Coconut Chair

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vitra Coconut Leather Chair by George Nelson
Vitra Coconut Leather Chair by George Nelson

Vitra Coconut Leather Chair by George Nelson

$2,363Sale Price|50% Off

H 14.97 in W 41.74 in D 31.5 in

Vitra Coconut Leather Chair by George Nelson

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in Basildon, London

Introducing the stunning Coconut Leather Chair by renowned designer George Nelson for Vitra. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, 1950s
Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, 1950s

Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, 1950s

$2,750

H 33.08 in W 40.95 in D 32.68 in

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Recent Sales

George Nelson Coconut Chair in Purple Vitra Production
George Nelson Coconut Chair in Purple Vitra Production

George Nelson Coconut Chair in Purple Vitra Production

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 32.68 in D 40.95 in

George Nelson Coconut Chair in Purple Vitra Production

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in Hamburg, DE

Design by George Nelson 1955, produced by Vitra in 2006. Upholstery in purple leather.                  

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vitra Miniature Coconut Chair in Black with Chrome Legs by George Nelson
Vitra Miniature Coconut Chair in Black with Chrome Legs by George Nelson

Vitra Miniature Coconut Chair in Black with Chrome Legs by George Nelson

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

casual form of sitting. Nelson's Coconut Chair was inspired by the coconut shell. The seat consists of a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plastic, Fiberglass

George Nelson Coconut Lounge Chair
George Nelson Coconut Lounge Chair

George Nelson Coconut Lounge Chair

Unavailable

H 33.08 in W 40.95 in D 32.68 in

George Nelson Coconut Lounge Chair

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in Bern, CH

The coconut lounge chair is a well recognized midcentury piece due to it’s simplicity in design

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson "Coconut" Lounge Chair for Vitra
George Nelson "Coconut" Lounge Chair for Vitra

George Nelson "Coconut" Lounge Chair for Vitra

Unavailable

H 33 in W 40 in D 32.5 in

George Nelson "Coconut" Lounge Chair for Vitra

By George Nelson

Located in Edmonton, AB

This iconic midcentury modern lounge chair was designed by George Nelson in 1956. This chair is a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Coconut Chair by George Nelson in Brown Leather
Coconut Chair by George Nelson in Brown Leather

Coconut Chair by George Nelson in Brown Leather

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 40.95 in D 32.68 in

Coconut Chair by George Nelson in Brown Leather

By George Nelson

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Brown leather coconut chair in very good condition. Design: George Nelson.  

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

George Nelson for Herman Miller First Edition Mid-Century Modern Coconut Chair
George Nelson for Herman Miller First Edition Mid-Century Modern Coconut Chair

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern "Coconut" Chairs by George Nelson for Vitra
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern "Coconut" Chairs by George Nelson for Vitra

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern "Coconut" Chairs by George Nelson for Vitra

By Vitra

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a special set of two authentic vintage "Coconut" chairs designed by the George Nelson

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

George Nelson coconut chair
George Nelson coconut chair

George Nelson coconut chair

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H 31 in W 42 in D 30 in

George Nelson coconut chair

By George Nelson

Located in Palm Springs, CA

George Nelson coconut chair in green naugahyde.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Coconut Chair
George Nelson Coconut Chair

George Nelson Coconut Chair

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H 32 in W 41 in D 33 in

George Nelson Coconut Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early George Nelson Coconut chair and ottoman, by Herman Miller, white enameled steel shell with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs

George Nelson coconut chair in gold leather
George Nelson coconut chair in gold leather

George Nelson coconut chair in gold leather

Located in Los Angeles, CA

George Nelson coconut chair reupholstered in gold leather

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

George Nelson Coconut Chair for Herman Miller
George Nelson Coconut Chair for Herman Miller

George Nelson Coconut Chair for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in San Antonio, TX

Newer model of the George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut lounge chair with a light green

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vitra Museum Miniature George Nelson Coconut Chair
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vitra Museum Miniature George Nelson Coconut Chair

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vitra Museum Miniature George Nelson Coconut Chair

By Vitra

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is this cute and classy miniature of the Iconic George Nelson Coconut chair

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Leather

George Nelson 'Coconut' Chair
George Nelson 'Coconut' Chair

George Nelson 'Coconut' Chair

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H 36.5 in W 44 in D 32 in

George Nelson 'Coconut' Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

'Coconut' Chair upholstered in gold leather w/metal base

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

Original George Nelson Coconut Chairs
Original George Nelson Coconut Chairs

Original George Nelson Coconut Chairs

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H 32 in W 41 in D 33 in

Original George Nelson Coconut Chairs

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a pair of coconut chairs designed by George Nelson. First edition in metal

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

George Nelson Coconut Chairs
George Nelson Coconut Chairs

George Nelson Coconut Chairs

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H 33.47 in W 40.16 in D 33.47 in

George Nelson Coconut Chairs

By George Nelson

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA, 1956. A pair of early examples from the first series of

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

George Nelson Coconut Chair in Alexander Girard Minicheck
George Nelson Coconut Chair in Alexander Girard Minicheck

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Early George Nelson Coconut Chair in Alexander Girard Fabric
Early George Nelson Coconut Chair in Alexander Girard Fabric

Early George Nelson Coconut Chair in Alexander Girard Fabric

By George Nelson

Located in Highland, IN

The coconut chair is an icon of mid-century design from the office of George Nelson and Assoc. The

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Black Leather, White Shell, Chrome
Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Black Leather, White Shell, Chrome

Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Black Leather, White Shell, Chrome

By George Nelson, Vitra

Located in Kansas City, MO

Coconut lounge chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, manufactured by Vitra. Black

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Tan Leather, White Shell, Chrome
Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Tan Leather, White Shell, Chrome

Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Tan Leather, White Shell, Chrome

By George Nelson, Vitra

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Coconut lounge chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, manufactured by Vitra. new

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Authentic George Nelson Coconut Chair for Vitra. Black Leather, White Shell.
Authentic George Nelson Coconut Chair for Vitra. Black Leather, White Shell.

Authentic George Nelson Coconut Chair for Vitra. Black Leather, White Shell.

By George Nelson, Vitra

Located in Kansas City, MO

Coconut lounge chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1955. Herman Miller produced

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chair
George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chair

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

George Nelson Chair and Ottoman for Herman Miller
George Nelson Chair and Ottoman for Herman Miller

George Nelson Chair and Ottoman for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

George Nelson coconut chair and ottoman for Herman Miller, USA. Wool, chrome plated steel and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs

A. J. Donahue "Winnipeg Chair" or "The Canadian Coconut Chair"
A. J. Donahue "Winnipeg Chair" or "The Canadian Coconut Chair"

A. J. Donahue "Winnipeg Chair" or "The Canadian Coconut Chair"

By A.J. Donahue

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Offered here is the iconic Canadian 'Winnipeg Chair" which inspired George Nelson's "Coconut Chair

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery

First Edition A. J. Donahue "Winnipeg Chair" or "The Canadian Coconut Chair"
First Edition A. J. Donahue "Winnipeg Chair" or "The Canadian Coconut Chair"

First Edition A. J. Donahue "Winnipeg Chair" or "The Canadian Coconut Chair"

By A.J. Donahue

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

An early, pre-steel frame first edition of the chair that inspired George Nelson's "Coconut Chair

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Coconut chair by George Nelson, prototype
Coconut chair by George Nelson, prototype

Coconut chair by George Nelson, prototype

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H 33.47 in W 40.95 in D 31.5 in

Coconut chair by George Nelson, prototype

By George Nelson

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Rare prototype of the coconut chair by Georges Nelson for Herman Miller, 1955. Fiberglass shell

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Mid Century Coconut Chair
George Nelson Mid Century Coconut Chair

George Nelson Mid Century Coconut Chair

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H 32 in W 41 in D 32 in

George Nelson Mid Century Coconut Chair

By George Nelson

Located in Franklin Park, IL

George Nelson mid century coconut chair The chair measures: 41 wide x 32 deep x 32 high, with a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Coconut Lounge Chair  by George Nelson, 1960s
Coconut Lounge Chair  by George Nelson, 1960s

Coconut Lounge Chair by George Nelson, 1960s

By George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Museum quality, Mid-Century Modern Classic, "coconut" lounge chair designed by George Nelson and

Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Lounge Chair
Vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Lounge Chair

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

George Nelson, 1st Edition “Coconut” Chair in Mustard Wool, 1950s
George Nelson, 1st Edition “Coconut” Chair in Mustard Wool, 1950s

George Nelson, 1st Edition “Coconut” Chair in Mustard Wool, 1950s

By George Nelson

Located in Coronado, CA

An iconic and inviting 1st-edition "Coconut" chair designed by George Nelson circa 1950s. This

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Black Coconut Lounge Chair Vitra United States, 1955
George Nelson Black Coconut Lounge Chair Vitra United States, 1955

George Nelson Black Coconut Lounge Chair Vitra United States, 1955

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Iconic model Coconut lounge chair designed by George Nelson and manufactured by Vitra, United

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Black Leather Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, 2003
Black Leather Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, 2003

Black Leather Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, 2003

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in Basildon, London

Originally designed by George Nelson in 1955, the Coconut chair has become a design Classic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Museum Quality Early Coconut Chair & Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Museum Quality Early Coconut Chair & Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chair
Vintage Mid-Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chair

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Coconut Chair and Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Coconut Chair and Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Coconut Chair and Ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Rochester, NY

A coconut chair & ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Purchased in the 1950's by a local

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

George Nelson, Vintage Coconut Chair, 1st issue, Herman Miller 1950s
George Nelson, Vintage Coconut Chair, 1st issue, Herman Miller 1950s

George Nelson, Vintage Coconut Chair, 1st issue, Herman Miller 1950s

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nelson Early ‘Coconut’ Lounge Chair enamelled folded steel shell and chromed steel legs

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Early George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chairs and Ottoman
Pair of Early George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chairs and Ottoman

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

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Steel

Coconut Chair by George Nelson, Second Series by Herman Miller, Never Reissued
Coconut Chair by George Nelson, Second Series by Herman Miller, Never Reissued

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

"Coconut" Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
"Coconut" Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller

"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

Category

20th Century American Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Coconut" Chair in White Leather by George Nelson for H. Miller by Vitra, 1990
"Coconut" Chair in White Leather by George Nelson for H. Miller by Vitra, 1990

"Coconut" Chair in White Leather by George Nelson for H. Miller by Vitra, 1990

By Vitra, Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Brescia, Brescia

Elevate your space with this iconic Vintage Mid-Century Modern "Coconut" Lounge Chair designed by

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Early Edition “Steel Shell”Red Coconut Chair, by George Nelson
Early Edition “Steel Shell”Red Coconut Chair, by George Nelson

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

A Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
A Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller

A Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Located in Ferndale, MI

A Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Category

Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs

Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chairs
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chairs

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Perforated Metal Tray and Bowl
Vintage Perforated Metal Tray and Bowl

Vintage Perforated Metal Tray and Bowl

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H 2.5 in W 9.5 in D 15.5 in

Vintage Perforated Metal Tray and Bowl

By Mathieu Matégot, Richard Galef

Located in Brooklyn, NY

decorative object. Its design looks like Harry Bertoia's diamond chair and George Nelson's coconut chair had

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal

Original 50's Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Original 50's Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Original Herman Miller Coconut Chair
Original Herman Miller Coconut Chair

Original Herman Miller Coconut Chair

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H 32.5 in W 40 in D 33 in

Original Herman Miller Coconut Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

Original George Nelson design for Herman Miller Coconut Chair in extremely rare original orange

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Pair of 1. Edition Metal Shell Coconuts
Rare Pair of 1. Edition Metal Shell Coconuts

Rare Pair of 1. Edition Metal Shell Coconuts

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H 32.29 in W 41.74 in D 33.08 in

Rare Pair of 1. Edition Metal Shell Coconuts

By George Nelson

Located in Munich, DE

designed by george nelson in 1955 and made by herman miller.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra
Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra

Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra

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H 33.08 in W 40.95 in D 32.68 in

Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

The Coconut chair was designed by George Nelson in 1955. He was inspired by a coconut cut into

Category

Vintage 1950s German Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Polyester

Pair of Coconut Chairs in Black Leather Designed by George Nelson
Pair of Coconut Chairs in Black Leather Designed by George Nelson

Pair of Coconut Chairs in Black Leather Designed by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in San Diego, CA

Great set of coconut chairs designed by George Nelson, produced by Vitra and sold thru Herman

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

First Edition A. J. Donahue "Winnipeg Chair" or "the Canadian Coconut Chair"
First Edition A. J. Donahue "Winnipeg Chair" or "the Canadian Coconut Chair"

First Edition A. J. Donahue "Winnipeg Chair" or "the Canadian Coconut Chair"

By Donahue

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Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Long Bench
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By George Nelson

Located in Tulsa, OK

. 2. **Nelson Coconut Chair**: Inspired by the shape of a coconut cut into eight pieces, this chair

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Black Leather Coconut Armchair by George Nelson, from 1950
Black Leather Coconut Armchair by George Nelson, from 1950

Black Leather Coconut Armchair by George Nelson, from 1950

By George Nelson

Located in MIlano, IT

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PRETZEL CHAIRS (6), by George Nelson, for HERMAN MILLER
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PRETZEL CHAIRS (6), by George Nelson, for HERMAN MILLER

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nelson’s famous Coconut Chair and Marshmallow Sofa, gained worldwide design acclaim. The bold and elegant

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George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut chair and ottoman
George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut chair and ottoman

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.

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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

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Steel

20th Century George Mulhauser Reclining Lounge Chair in Wood and Leather '50s
20th Century George Mulhauser Reclining Lounge Chair in Wood and Leather '50s

20th Century George Mulhauser Reclining Lounge Chair in Wood and Leather '50s

By Plycraft, George Mulhauser

Located in Turin, Turin

. One of the first chairs that he designed for George Nelson was the iconic ‘Coconut Chair’. Mulhauser

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George Nelson Coconut Chair
George Nelson Coconut Chair

George Nelson Coconut Chair

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H 33.08 in W 40.16 in D 31.5 in

George Nelson Coconut Chair

By George Nelson

Located in Dronten, NL

George Nelson coconut chair in red fabric, 2007 Vitra reissue. Marked with label. Excellent

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Steel, Chrome

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Nelson Coconut Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the nelson coconut chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and leather, every nelson coconut chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the nelson coconut chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right nelson coconut chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made nelson coconut chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Nelson, Herman Miller and Vitra are consistently popular.

How Much is a Nelson Coconut Chair?

Prices for a nelson coconut chair start at $2,000 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $4,825.

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Questions About Nelson Coconut Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    George Nelson designed the coconut chair in 1956. Herman Miller continues to produce the curvy accent chair based on his original design. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of coconut chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Coconut chair is a lounge chair with a curved body that resembles a wedge of coconut. It usually features a metal wire basket and tubular steel base. George Nelson designed the chair in 1955. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Coconut chairs.