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George Nelson, Wall Light, Metal, Walnut, Resin, USA, 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable brass, walnut and resin wall light, designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

A Surrealist Collage / Lithograph Titled 'Light Brigade' by Robert A. Nelson
By Robert A. Nelson
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
1980. Bio: Robert A. Nelson (1930-2012) received both his B.F.A. & his M.F.A. in 1950 & 1951
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

George Nelson for Herman Miller Sofa in Light Brown Patterned Upholstery
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, sofa, model ‘5671’, fabric, metal, designed in 1955 and produced
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

George Nelson "Half Nelson" Table Lamp by Koch & Lowy, 1960s
By Koch & Lowy, George Nelson
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Uncommon "Half Nelson" lamp by George Nelson for Koch and Lowy. The spun aluminum shade reflects
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Triple Bubble Chandelier
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A hard-to-find triple bubble chandelier by Geore Nelson. Includes the cigar bubble measuring
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wire

George Nelson "Half Nelson" Adjustable Table Lamp for Koch and Lowy
By George Nelson, Koch & Lowy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Half Nelson table lamp, designed by George Nelson for Koch and Lowy. A thoughtful design, featuring
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Aluminum, Metal

Steel Frame Dresser by George Nelson Associates, 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in 성동구, KR
This is a sold dresser designed by George Nelson Associates for Herman Miller dating back to the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

Three-Piece George Nelson Cabinetry Display Case Unit
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
. These items are in good original condition, showing light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson Thin Edge Secretary Desk Cabinet for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
1950s original Thin Edge secretary desk cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Large Nelson Bubble Table or Floor Lamp for Howard Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
plastic tips to protect your surfaces . The iconic mid century designer George Nelson did many shapes and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1977 George Nelson Half-Nelson Reflector Table Lamp by Koch & Lowy in Brass
By George Nelson, Koch & Lowy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an uncommonly seen Half-Nelson reflector table lamp, designed by George Nelson and
Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Peter Nelson Aluminium Single Spot Desk Lamp Early 1960s 3 available
By Peter Nelson
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Nelson and produced by Architectural Lighting Ltd. With a single spot light, fully adjustable lamp which
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Jimmy Nelson - XXXVIII 1 // XXXVIII Siberia, Dolgan, 2018, Printed After
By Jimmy Nelson
Located in Greenwich, CT
to show the world how beautiful, it really is here – and that requires the magic of light. All
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Jimmy Nelson - XXXVIII 4 // XXXVIII Siberia, Dolgan, 2018, Printed After
By Jimmy Nelson
Located in Greenwich, CT
determined to show the world how beautiful, it really is here – and that requires the magic of light
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper

George Nelson & Associates Beehive Pendant Lamp
By George Nelson, Nessen Lighting
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson's office for Nessen Studio, Textured enameled metal hexagonal shaped pyramid with Honeycomb light
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Sailboat Out At Sea - Landscape Scene by Jeffrey Nelson Hudson Valley Inlay
Located in Soquel, CA
Sailboat Out At Sea - Landscape Scene by Jeffrey Nelson Hudson River Inlay Landscape Scene by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Wood Panel

Brant Point Light
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein air. Artist Bio: Nelson H. White was born in New London, Connecticut in 1932
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

George Nelson CSS Book Shelf Wall Unit with Desk Herman Miller Circa 1955
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (CSS) in 1959 and produced it
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Slat Wood Side Tables in the styled of George Nelson and Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
upper shelve . A glass insert to the top gives the pieces a light clean look having beveled front and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

George Nelson Walnut Armchairs, Herman Miller- A Pair
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Raleigh, NC
Early armchairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller. One chair has the original tag. These have
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

The Light
By Christopher Owen Nelson
Located in Loveland, CO
"The Light" by Christopher Owen Nelson Carved/Painted Acrylic 30x24x2", One-of-a-Kind, no frame
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Plexiglass

George Nelson, Saucer Bubble Pendant, Steel, Plastic, USA, 1952
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in High Point, NC
An early "Saucer Bubble" Pendant light designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller, USA
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Bureau /Cabinets
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller bureau cabinet storage units, polished handles light
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1950s George Nelson Herman Miller Classic Walnut Dresser Cabinet
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
unusual to find these oversized pulls). Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Mounted on sculptural
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Original Large George Nelson Bubble Lamps for Howard Miller (B)
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Oakland, CA
Large original George Nelson Bubble Lamp for the Howard Miller Clock Company. Having a 26 inches in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Wire

George Nelson for Herman Miller White Swag Chair, One Chair
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely stunning gorgeous and iconic George Nelson Herman Miller Swag chair in white. Originally
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Alexander Girard & George Nelson Inc. Wall Mounted Vanity, Model 1030
By Alexander Girard, George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
storage system. A collaborative design by Alexander Girard and George Nelson Assoc./Irving Harper, the
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Thin Edge Double Dresser, Chest, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson thin edge double dresser, chest, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller. In 1944, Life
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Palisander

Vintage George Nelson 3 Bay Walnut Omni Wall Unit
By George Nelson, Structural Products Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful walnut and aluminum ceiling to floor Omni wall unit by George Nelson. features walnut
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Postmodern Howard Miller George Nelson 1984 Olympus Table Clock "Tempo 21"
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
circular red clock face is upheld by a green pyramid base. Slight signs of wear and light scratches. Clock
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Postmodern Howard Miller George Nelson 1984 Metro Table Clock "Tempo 21"
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
base with a cream wavy stem that holds the red and green clock face. Slight signs of wear and light
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson & Daniel Lewis for Koch Lowy "Eyeshade" Articulated Desk Lamp
By Koch & Lowy, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nelson and Daniel Lewis for Koch & Lowy. The shade can be raised up/down, rotate, and tilt up/down. It is
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

Large Original George Nelson Bubble Lamp for Howard Miller Clock Company (A)
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Oakland, CA
Large original George Nelson Bubble Lamp for the Howard Miller Clock Company. Having a 26 inches in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wire, Metal

Aluminum Can Spot Wall Lamp by Ronald Holmes & Peter Nelson, 1970's
By Ronald Homes, Peter Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, aluminum wall mounted pill box spot light designed by British desgners Ronald Holmes
Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Pair of Midcentury Cigar Bubble Pendant Lights
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller vintage hanging ceiling iconic cigar bubble
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Wire

Howard Miller George Nelson 1984 Checkerboard Table Clock, "Tempo 21" Tower 3
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
1984 "Tempo 21" collection. Slight signs of wear and light scratches. Clock has not been tested
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Modular Set of Sofas and Side Table
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
sofas are upholstered in a light grey fabric. George Nelson (1908-1986) was an architect, writer
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Rare 1960s Aluminium Ceiling Light Peter Nelsen Architectural Lighting 2 availa
By Peter Nelson
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Rare aluminium ceiling light designed by Peter Nelson and produced by Architectural Lighting Ltd
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

1950s George Nelson Herman Miller Primavera Two Tone Four Drawer Dresser Cabinet
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a George Nelson for Herman Miller 2-tone dresser with 4 drawers. This example
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

1960 George Nelson 8000 Series EOG Credenza for Herman Miller with Walnut Top
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller. This example dates to circa 1960 and is finished
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Early Original George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa. Amazing Condition. Signed
By George Nelson, Irving Harper, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Orignal production iconic Marshmallow Sofa designed by Irving Harper for the George Nelson Office
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1950's Original George Nelson Herman Miller X Leg Extension Dining Table 5260
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare and stunning original George Nelson & Associates X-Leg dining table in
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Teak Thin Edge Double Dresser with Vanity by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
Part of the Thin Edge series that George Nelson designed for Herman Miller in the 1950s, this
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Porcelain, Teak

1959 George Nelson for Herman Miller No 5752 Rectangular Coffee Table in Teak
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very rare and unusual coffee table by George Nelson. This is the model number
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak, Teak

1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller 5259 X-Leg Dining Table with Walnut Top
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Soft Edge Curved Dining Table, model 5259, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel, Enamel

Mid Century Slatted Top Bench Style Coffee Table after Nelson c 1950/1960's
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
original condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with base.
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Omni Style Wall Unit Room Divider in Teak After George Nelson, Usa, circa 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Deland, FL
A rare and exceptional wall unit designed with strong influences taken from George Nelson's Omni
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Four George Nelson ''Pretzel'' Armchair Made by ICF, Italy, 1984-1986
By ICF De Padova, George Nelson
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
model 5890, George Nelson later gave permission for ICF to make this chair for the Italian market, in
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Sweet Light, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Shawn Nelson Dahlstrom
Located in Yardley, PA
light in the depth of a pine forest on Deer Isle, ME :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Model FA2 Floor Lamp by Peter Nelson for Architectural Lighting Company, 1967
By Architectural Lighting Ltd., Peter Nelson
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Very nice minimalist floor lamp with two separately switchable light sources, optionally
Category

Vintage 1960s British Minimalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Table Lamp Peter Nelson
By Architectural Lighting Ltd.
Located in London, GB
An engineered clamp lamp in aluminum with an adjustable spot light in a cylindrical form that tilts
Category

Vintage 1970s British Minimalist Table Lamps

Table Lamp Peter Nelson
Table Lamp Peter Nelson
H 24.81 in Dm 1.19 in
"Power To The People" Marsha P. Johnson Neon Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
POWER TO THE PEOPLE is based on the picket sign held by Marsha P. Johnson in a 1970 photograph by Diana Davies. The work is a glowing, neon-lit reinterpretation of a picket sign held...
Category

2010s Other Art Style Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Neon Light, Mixed Media, Cardboard

Nelson Mandela Signed Book Page
Located in Jersey, GB
campaigner Nelson Mandela (1918 – 2013). A printers’ proof page for the 2005 Nelson Mandela Foundation book
Category

20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Nelson Mandela Signed Book Page
Nelson Mandela Signed Book Page
H 10 in W 7.75 in D 0.001 in
George Nelson Style Photography Slide Cabinet Elden Enterprises
Located in Pasadena, TX
Slide photography cabinet George Nelson style Teak construction A6000V Visual Series Locking
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

KINA 4 Wall Light or Flushmount in Blown Glass and Black, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Isamu Noguchi, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Kina 4 is a captivating fusion of naturalistic elegance and dynamic design, combining the delicate allure of a sea urchin with a sophisticated constellation-like silhouette. It emits...
Category

2010s North American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze

Les Competiteurs, American Modernist, Abstract Figurative Oil on Canvas, 1952
By Leonard Nelson
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Les Competiteurs" by American modernist painter Leonard Nelson is a 36" x 26" oil on canvas
Category

1950s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Ogunquit, Maine 03.16.2020" American Impressionist oil painting en plein air
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
at the beach by Nelson White is not complete without the textured blue sky made by his palette knife
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel, Wood Panel

"Dering Harbor, Shelter Island 6.19.2023" American Impressionist landscape, NY
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Framed Dimensions: 17 x 20 inches Artist Bio Nelson H. White was born in New London, Connecticut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel, Wood Panel

"Sea and Sky 09.26.22" contemporary impressionist seascape in custom frame NHW
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A serene plein air painting from Nelson White, featuring his recognizable impasto whitecaps. A deep
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Double Sided Abstractions, American Modernist Work on Paper
By Leonard Nelson
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Abstractions" by American modernist painter Leonard Nelson is a double sided work on paper. The
Category

1940s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Crayon, Gouache, Archival Paper, Pen

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Nelson Light For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the nelson light you’re looking for. A nelson light — often made from metal, plastic and paper — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the nelson light you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A nelson light made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one nelson light that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Nelson, Howard Miller and Herman Miller produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Nelson Light?

A nelson light can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,150, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $8,995.