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Nelson Miniature Chest

George Nelson Miniature Chest Model 5215, 1950s
George Nelson Miniature Chest Model 5215, 1950s

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
George Nelson Chest for Herman Miller Model 5517 Commode Sideboard 1952

George Nelson Chest for Herman Miller Model 5517 Commode Sideboard 1952

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Telgte, DE

George Nelson vertical chest of drawers commode for Herman Miller model 5517 sideboard 1952 The solid wood Nelson miniature chest, inspired by Japanese design, provides lots of wonde...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

very rare no.5517 miniature chest by george nelson
very rare no.5517 miniature chest by george nelson

very rare no.5517 miniature chest by george nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Munich, DE

very early european version of george nelsons iconic miniature chest. made by contura for herman miller.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Nine Drawer Miniature Chest for Herman Miller Mod. 5517 Sideboard
George Nelson Nine Drawer Miniature Chest for Herman Miller Mod. 5517 Sideboard

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 Chests" series.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Rosewood Miniature Series Chest by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1952
Rosewood Miniature Series Chest by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1952

Rosewood Miniature Series Chest by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1952

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Echt, NL

Beautiful model 5215 Miniature chest in very good condition. Designer: George Nelson (1908–1986) Manufacturer: Herman Miller Model: 5215 Series: Miniature Chests Design year: 19...

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

George Nelson Miniature /Jewelry Chest
George Nelson Miniature /Jewelry Chest

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
George Nelson Herman Miller Miniature Chest # 5215

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 formica on the bottom of the case not the top as is more typical.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

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Canonical Jewelry Chest by George Nelson
Canonical Jewelry Chest by George Nelson

Canonical Jewelry Chest by George Nelson

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H 5.75 in W 30.25 in D 13 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Walnut, Rosewood, Porcelain

George Nelson miniature chest - Herman Miller
George Nelson miniature chest - Herman Miller

George Nelson miniature chest - Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

George Nelson miniature chest for Herman Miller. Model 5215.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Credenzas

Materials

Wood

George Nelson Miniature Chest
George Nelson Miniature Chest

George Nelson Miniature Chest

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H 9 in W 30.25 in D 13.75 in

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.
1950's George Nelson Miniature Chest.

1950's George Nelson Miniature Chest.

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H 26.75 in W 30.25 in D 14 in

1950's George Nelson Miniature Chest.

Located in Toronto, ON

A charming chest (model 5215) designed by George Nelson for
Herman Miller Company in Zeeland, Michigan.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson, Nine-Drawer Miniature Chest, 1952 for Herman Miller
George Nelson, Nine-Drawer Miniature Chest, 1952 for Herman Miller

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 - about 112cm high.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Georg Nelson Miniature Jewelry Cabinet on Stand
Georg Nelson Miniature Jewelry Cabinet on Stand

Georg Nelson Miniature Jewelry Cabinet on Stand

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H 31.25 in W 20.25 in L 31.25 in

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
George Nelson Miniature Jewelry Chest

George Nelson Miniature Jewelry Chest

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H 10.75 in W 20.25 in D 14 in

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
George Nelson Miniature Jewelry Chest

George Nelson Miniature Jewelry Chest

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H 13.75 in W 20.25 in D 13.75 in

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
George Nelson Miniature Jewelry Chest for Herman Miller Model #5211

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

A George Nelson For Herman Miller Miniature Chest #5211
A George Nelson For Herman Miller Miniature Chest #5211

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Rare George Nelson Rosewood Miniature Jewelry Chest
Rare George Nelson Rosewood Miniature Jewelry Chest

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 back, white laminate top and original porcelain pulls. Original finish. This is a beau...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut, Laminate, Porcelain

George Nelson for Herman Miller Miniature Jewelry Chest, 1950
George Nelson for Herman Miller Miniature Jewelry Chest, 1950

George Nelson for Herman Miller Miniature Jewelry Chest, 1950

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Vienna, AT

However the base is certainly by George Miller, the chest seems to be odd and this combination with the drawer configuration has not been confirmed as being from the official series ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson MINIATURE Chest
George Nelson MINIATURE Chest

George Nelson MINIATURE Chest

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H 6 in W 30 in D 13 in

George Nelson MINIATURE Chest

Located in New York, NY

Highly desirable VINTAGE miniature/jewelry chest designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

George Nelson Miniature Chest
George Nelson Miniature Chest

George Nelson Miniature Chest

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H 13.5 in W 20.25 in D 13 in

George Nelson Miniature Chest

Located in Cathedral City, CA

George Nelson + Associates miniature jewelry chest for Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Miniature Chest

George Nelson Miniature Chest

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H 44 in W 10 in D 13 in

George Nelson Miniature Chest

Located in Hudson, NY

Nine drawer rosewood jewelry chest. Top drawer is ring drawer.Incredibly beautiful condition. Base has been re-enameled.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Jewelry Boxes

George Nelson Tabletop Miniature Chest
George Nelson Tabletop Miniature Chest

George Nelson Tabletop Miniature Chest

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H 5.75 in W 30 in D 13 in

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
The Edge Miniature Chest On Stand By George Nelson

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.
Miniature Chest with Stand by George Nelson for Herman Miller Co.

Miniature Chest with Stand by George Nelson for Herman Miller Co.

By George Nelson

Located in North Hollywood, CA

After visiting Japan, George Nelson was so taken by the concept of the tansu cabinet and its' small drawers, he designed the miniature chest.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

miniature chest, model 5217 by George Nelson & Associates
miniature chest, model 5217 by George Nelson & Associates

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 Mich].

Category

American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson 6-Drawer Miniature Chest. Herman Miller 1955
George Nelson 6-Drawer Miniature Chest. Herman Miller 1955

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

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 Zeeland, Michigan].

Category

20th Century American Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Teak, Porcelain

miniature chest, model 5211 by George Nelson & Associates
miniature chest, model 5211 by George Nelson & Associates

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 Michigan].

Cabinet features custom-ordered teak-stained drawer fronts.

Category

20th Century American Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

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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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