Nelson Miniature Chest
George Nelson Miniature Chest Model 5215, 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in Brussels, BE
George Nelson Miniature chest Model 5215, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
George Nelson Chest for Herman Miller Model 5517 Commode Sideboard 1952
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Telgte, DE
solid wood Nelson miniature chest, inspired by Japanese design, provides lots of wonderful little spaces
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$16,521
H 44.5 in W 10.38 in D 19 in
George Nelson Nine Drawer Miniature Chest for Herman Miller Mod. 5517 Sideboard
By George Nelson
Located in Argelato, BO
George Nelson (Chicago 1908 - Barrington 1986) Vertical chest of nine drawers from the "Miniature
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
$10,736
H 44.49 in W 10.24 in D 18.9 in
George Nelson Miniature /Jewelry Chest
By George Nelson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rosewood,Enameled aluminum and porcelain
An early example of this form,model # 5215
Base is original to the cabinet
Disc Manufacturer's label.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
George Nelson Herman Miller Miniature Chest # 5215
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual version of the George Nelson miniature/jewelry chest #5215. This one features the white
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Recent Sales
Canonical Jewelry Chest by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Important example of George Nelson's miniature jewelry chests for Herman Miller. Six rosewood
Category
Vintage 1960s American Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Walnut, Rosewood, Porcelain
George Nelson miniature chest - Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson miniature chest for Herman Miller. Model 5215. Walnut case with rosewood drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s American Credenzas
Materials
Wood
George Nelson Miniature Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nelson & Associates Miniature Chest.
Model # 5215 manufactured by Herman Miller.
Category
American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak, Laminate, Porcelain
1950's George Nelson Miniature Chest.
Located in Toronto, ON
A charming chest (model 5215) designed by George Nelson for
Herman Miller Company in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson, Nine-Drawer Miniature Chest, 1952 for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
High end drawer chest by George Nelson for Herman Miller, excellent condition!
Nine drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Georg Nelson Miniature Jewelry Cabinet on Stand
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare George Nelson and Associates design "Thin Edge" miniature jewelry cabinet, Model #5211
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
George Nelson Miniature Jewelry Chest
By George Nelson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A nice original example retaining the early all porcelain pulls and brass tab feet.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Porcelain, Rosewood, Teak
George Nelson Miniature Jewelry Chest
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson for Herman Miller, miniature cabinet, model 5212.
Fine original example.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
George Nelson Miniature Jewelry Chest for Herman Miller Model #5211
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
George Nelson miniature jewelry chest for Herman Miller on swag stand model 5211. This version is
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Aluminum
A George Nelson For Herman Miller Miniature Chest #5211
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare George Nelson for Herman Miller miniature chest, #5211, from the "Thin Edge" series. Teak
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Rare George Nelson Rosewood Miniature Jewelry Chest
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early George Nelson for Herman Miller Jewelry cabinet. Rosewood drawer fronts, walnut sides and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut, Laminate, Porcelain
George Nelson for Herman Miller Miniature Jewelry Chest, 1950
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Vienna, AT
confirmed as being from the official series of miniature chests by Nelson that came later. The small
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson MINIATURE Chest
Located in New York, NY
Highly desirable VINTAGE miniature/jewelry chest designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. From
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
George Nelson Miniature Chest
Located in Cathedral City, CA
George Nelson + Associates miniature jewelry chest for Herman Miller.
Model #5211
Category
Vintage 1950s American Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
George Nelson Miniature Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Nine drawer rosewood jewelry chest. Top drawer is ring drawer.Incredibly beautiful condition. Base
Category
Vintage 1950s American Jewelry Boxes
George Nelson Tabletop Miniature Chest
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Hudson, NY
Tabletop model number 5215, white laminate top with porcelain drawer pulls on teak case. Drawer fronts are dark stained teak. Finished back. Laminate top has rubbed spot. Made by Her...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
The Edge Miniature Chest On Stand By George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Brussels, BE
The Edge Miniature Chest On Stand By George Nelson, circa 1950 , edited by Herman Miller.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Miniature Chest with Stand by George Nelson for Herman Miller Co.
By George Nelson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
drawers, he designed the miniature chest. Featured in the Herman Miller catalog in 1955, there are four
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
miniature chest, model 5217 by George Nelson & Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with disc manufacturer's label to drawer: [Designed by George Nelson Herman Miller Zeeland
Category
American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson 6-Drawer Miniature Chest. Herman Miller 1955
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare 6-drawer miniature chest, designed by George Nelson.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Rosewood
miniature chest, model 5212 by George Nelson & Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with applied foil manufacturer's label to drawer: [George Nelson Design Herman Miller
Category
20th Century American Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Teak, Porcelain
miniature chest, model 5211 by George Nelson & Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with foil manufacturer's label to underside: [George Nelson Design Herman Miller Zeeland
Category
20th Century American Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
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H 31.11 in W 102.37 in D 31.5 in
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Nelson Miniature Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic nelson miniature chest available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and rosewood, every nelson miniature chest was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer nelson miniature chest, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each nelson miniature chest bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one nelson miniature chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Nelson and Herman Miller produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Nelson Miniature Chest?
Prices for a nelson miniature chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $7,500 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $9,900.
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