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George Nelson teak "Thin Edge" dining set.
George Nelson teak "Thin Edge" dining set.

George Nelson teak "Thin Edge" dining set.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare and unusual "Thin Edge" Nelson dining set w/original leather upholstry. the table has two

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Sets

Materials

Teak, Leather

Thin Edge Cabinet or Credenza by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Thin Edge Cabinet or Credenza by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Thin Edge Cabinet or Credenza by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

In teak or walnut. In very nice condition. Features a cutting board shelves and drawers for storage. Condition: 2 faint small water rings to the top, very small veneer loss to low...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Original Rosewood Thin Edge Series Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Original Rosewood Thin Edge Series Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Original Rosewood Thin Edge Series Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

Original rosewood 'Thin Edge' series dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Fully restored to

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

Thin Edge Walnut Dresser with Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Thin Edge Walnut Dresser with Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Thin Edge Walnut Dresser with Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Dorchester, MA

This gorgeous dresser is part of George Nelson's 1950s Thin Edge collection for Herman Miller

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Thin Edge' Night Stands / Bedside Tables 'Teak'
George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Thin Edge' Night Stands / Bedside Tables 'Teak'

George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Thin Edge' Night Stands / Bedside Tables 'Teak'

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

George Nelson for Herman Miller circa 1950s Zeeland, Michigan. These Thin Edge collection cases are

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Rosewood "Thin Edge" Dresser by George Nelson
Rosewood "Thin Edge" Dresser by George Nelson

Rosewood "Thin Edge" Dresser by George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

examples of the "Thin Edge" series dressers are getting harder and harder to find, especially in rosewood

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dressers

George Nelson Custom Thin Edge Teak Cabinet
George Nelson Custom Thin Edge Teak Cabinet

George Nelson Custom Thin Edge Teak Cabinet

Located in Berkeley, CA

shelves. Signed with applied disc manufacturer's label to drawer of each case: [Designed by George Nelson

Category

Vintage 1960s Cabinets

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Early "Thin Edge" Cabinet by George Nelson
Early "Thin Edge" Cabinet by George Nelson

Early "Thin Edge" Cabinet by George Nelson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

by George Nelson for Herman Miller. *Notes: There is no sales tax on this item if it is being

Category

Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Teak Thin Edge Cabinet by George Nelson and Associates for Herman Miller
Teak Thin Edge Cabinet by George Nelson and Associates for Herman Miller

Teak Thin Edge Cabinet by George Nelson and Associates for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Hudson, NY

Cabinet features four drawers and three doors concealing two adjustable shelves, one drawer and open storage on solid teak legs with black pulls.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Early Thin Edge Eight-Drawer Rosewood Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Early Thin Edge Eight-Drawer Rosewood Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Early Thin Edge Eight-Drawer Rosewood Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Dorchester, MA

especially thin-edged case sits on tapered aluminium legs. A corresponding ten-drawer dresser is

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Early Thin Edge Ten-Drawer Rosewood Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Early Thin Edge Ten-Drawer Rosewood Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Early Thin Edge Ten-Drawer Rosewood Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Dorchester, MA

especially thin-edged case sits on tapered aluminium legs. A corresponding eight-drawer dresser is

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson 8 Drawer Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser
George Nelson 8 Drawer Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser

George Nelson 8 Drawer Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser

Located in Easton, PA

A rare eight drawer thin edge rosewood dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Drawer pulls and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Thin Edge Drop Front Desk by George Nelson
Thin Edge Drop Front Desk by George Nelson

Thin Edge Drop Front Desk by George Nelson

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Thin edge teak drop front desk designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Illuminated with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Wood

Thin Edge Chests with Vanity by George Nelson
Thin Edge Chests with Vanity by George Nelson

Thin Edge Chests with Vanity by George Nelson

Located in Hudson, NY

Two Thin Edge chests of drawers with attached lighted vanity. Walnut with aluminum legs and white

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Thin Edge headboard by George Nelson & Associates
Thin Edge headboard by George Nelson & Associates

Thin Edge headboard by George Nelson & Associates

Located in Chicago, IL

George Nelson Zeeland Mich.]. The distance between the bedrail mounts is 54”.

Category

20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Headboard
George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Headboard

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Headboard

Located in Palm Springs, CA

George Nelson headboard with concealed storage bins and two pull out shelves. Originally designed

Category

Vintage 1960s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Velvet

George Nelson For Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser
George Nelson For Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser

George Nelson For Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser

Located in Turners Falls, MA

George Nelson for Herman Miller rosewood thin edge dresser with porcelain handles and aluminum legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson rosewood thin edge dresser, mfg. Herman Miller
George Nelson rosewood thin edge dresser, mfg. Herman Miller

George Nelson rosewood thin edge dresser, mfg. Herman Miller

Located in New York, NY

Rosewood thin edge double dresser by George Nelson, Mfg. Herman Miller-1950's. Porcelain pulls and

Category

20th Century American Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Thin Edge cabinet, model 5202 by George Nelson & Associates
Thin Edge cabinet, model 5202 by George Nelson & Associates

Thin Edge cabinet, model 5202 by George Nelson & Associates

Located in Chicago, IL

Signed with applied disc manufacturer's label to drawer: [Designed by George Nelson Herman Miller

Category

20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Thin Edge Headboard by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Thin Edge Headboard by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Thin Edge Headboard by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Located in San Francisco, CA

This Mid-Century Modern teak headboard can be used with one king size bed or separated with two twins. It features two adjustable shelves and two doors concealing storage compartment...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Steel

Thin Edge cabinet, model 5245 by George Nelson & Associates

Thin Edge cabinet, model 5245 by George Nelson & Associates

Located in Chicago, IL

Features five drawers and one door concealing two adjustable shelves.

Category

American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller "Thin Edge" Dresser, 1956
George Nelson for Herman Miller "Thin Edge" Dresser, 1956

George Nelson for Herman Miller "Thin Edge" Dresser, 1956

Located in San Francisco, CA

Useful and elegantly proportioned dresser configuration with 8 drawers: 4 short, 4 tall. This version comes with discreet stabilizing cross bar obviating need for clumsy center leg....

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Rosewood Thin Edge Chest of Drawers by George Nelson
Rosewood Thin Edge Chest of Drawers by George Nelson

Rosewood Thin Edge Chest of Drawers by George Nelson

Located in Hudson, NY

Nice figural grained rosewood four drawer chest with porcelain drawer pulls on tapered aluminum legs. Top drawer has wood dividers. Retains metal label. Made by Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Thin Edge Nightstands by George Nelson Herman Miller
Pair of Thin Edge Nightstands by George Nelson Herman Miller

Pair of Thin Edge Nightstands by George Nelson Herman Miller

Located in New York, NY

metal legs. With manufacturer's label. From the Thin Edge collection designed by George Nelson for

Category

Vintage 1950s American Night Stands

Materials

Aluminum

Robert Propst's set 4 Thin Edge Beds by George Nelson
Robert Propst's set 4 Thin Edge Beds by George Nelson

Robert Propst's set 4 Thin Edge Beds by George Nelson

Located in Portland, OR

This handsome set of 4 thin edge beds come directly from the estate of Herman Miller Designer

Category

Vintage 1960s American Daybeds

Materials

Teak, Cane

Ten drawer thin edge dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Ten drawer thin edge dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Ten drawer thin edge dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Beautiful rosewood grain and turned aluminum legs highlight this thin edge dresser by George Nelson.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

A Thin-Edge Rosewood Sideboard by George Nelson for H. Miller.
A Thin-Edge Rosewood Sideboard by George Nelson for H. Miller.

A Thin-Edge Rosewood Sideboard by George Nelson for H. Miller.

Located in New York, NY

the rectangular body covered in rosewood veneer with five graduated drawers on the left and a cupboard on the right, raised on tapering metal legs.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sideboards

Materials

Aluminum

SIX (6) Piece Thin Edge Teak Bedroom Suite By George Nelson
SIX (6) Piece Thin Edge Teak Bedroom Suite By George Nelson

SIX (6) Piece Thin Edge Teak Bedroom Suite By George Nelson

Located in Cathedral City, CA

MFGD BY HERMAN MILLER,CONSISTING OF;
SMALLER CABINET-24"W X 18.5"D X 28.5"H
LARGER CABINET- 34"W X 18.5"D X 28.5"H
LIGHT UP VANITY- 30"W X 18.5"D X 28.5"H
...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Bedroom Sets

Materials

Mirror

Pair of Walnut Thin Edge Chests by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Pair of Walnut Thin Edge Chests by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Pair of Walnut Thin Edge Chests by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Located in Hudson, NY

a pair of very handsome 5 drawer walnut 'Thin Edge' chests designed by George Nelson for Herman

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of George Nelson Lounge Chairs
Pair of George Nelson Lounge Chairs

Pair of George Nelson Lounge Chairs

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE

The two lounge chairs of George Nelson from his "Thin Edge Series" are in very good condition. The

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Thin Edge Cabinet
George Nelson Thin Edge Cabinet

George Nelson Thin Edge Cabinet

By George Nelson

Located in Turners Falls, MA

George Nelson thin edge cabinet. Walnut.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

George Nelson 'Thin Edge' Headboard for Herman Miller
George Nelson 'Thin Edge' Headboard for Herman Miller

George Nelson 'Thin Edge' Headboard for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage George Nelson 'Thin Edge' series headboard designed for Herman Miller. Walnut finish with

Category

Vintage 1950s Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Rare George Nelson Thin Edge Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Rare George Nelson Thin Edge Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Rare George Nelson Thin Edge Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Hadley, MA

Early George Nelson Thin Edge lounge chair and ottoman. While documented, this is the only known

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson "Thin Edge" Credenza/Sideboard for Herman Miller
George Nelson "Thin Edge" Credenza/Sideboard for Herman Miller

George Nelson "Thin Edge" Credenza/Sideboard for Herman Miller

Located in Stamford, CT

George Nelson "Thin Edge" credenza/sideboard for Herman Miller. Walnut with aluminum original legs

Category

Vintage 1950s American Credenzas

George Nelson Thin Edge Secretary Desk for Herman Miller
George Nelson Thin Edge Secretary Desk for Herman Miller

George Nelson Thin Edge Secretary Desk for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Hadley, MA

Beautiful secretary or storage cabinet/ desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Large-scale

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson Thin Edge 10 Drawer dresser for Herman Miller
George Nelson Thin Edge 10 Drawer dresser for Herman Miller

George Nelson Thin Edge 10 Drawer dresser for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This George Nelson design for Herman Miller, Thin Edge series 10 drawer dresser is in great

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet

By George Nelson

Located in Turners Falls, MA

George Nelson rosewood thin edge cabinet for Herman Miller. Four drawers and two doors. Cast

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Walnut Thin Edge Credenza
George Nelson Walnut Thin Edge Credenza

George Nelson Walnut Thin Edge Credenza

By George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

Walnut thin edge two-door cabinet with drawers. Tapering stainless steel handles and square

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Teak George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Edge Headboard
Teak George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Edge Headboard

Teak George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Edge Headboard

By George Nelson

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Beautiful single headboard designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Rare "Thin Edge" series

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Pair of Thin Edge Night Stands by George Nelson
Pair of Thin Edge Night Stands by George Nelson

Pair of Thin Edge Night Stands by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage pair of rosewood nightstands from the Thin Edge collection designed by George Nelson for

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Chest Cabinet Server
George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Chest Cabinet Server

George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Chest Cabinet Server

By George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

Stunning rosewood George Nelson vintage thin edge two door chest for Herman Miller in excellent

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Rare 1952 Combed Oak Thin Edge George Nelson Cabinet for Herman Miller
Rare 1952 Combed Oak Thin Edge George Nelson Cabinet for Herman Miller

Rare 1952 Combed Oak Thin Edge George Nelson Cabinet for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare combed oak thin edge George Nelson cabinet for Herman Miller. This cabinet is very rare and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Teak Thin Edge Gentleman's Chest by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Teak Thin Edge Gentleman's Chest by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Teak Thin Edge Gentleman's Chest by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Dorchester, MA

designed for Herman Miller in 1952, rebranded the Thin Edge collection in 1958. Closed, it presents a slim

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Porcelain, Mirror, Teak

Thin Edge Walnut Five-Drawer Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Thin Edge Walnut Five-Drawer Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Thin Edge Walnut Five-Drawer Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Dorchester, MA

This gorgeous dresser is part of George Nelson's 1950s Thin Edge collection for Herman Miller

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Vintage Original 'Thin Edge' Cabinets by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Pair of Vintage Original 'Thin Edge' Cabinets by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Pair of Vintage Original 'Thin Edge' Cabinets by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

find than the aluminum type thin edge legs. Inside of each is an original adjustable shelf. The back of

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Porcelain, Teak, Walnut

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Nelson Thin Edge For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the nelson thin edge you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and aluminum, every nelson thin edge was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect nelson thin edge — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A nelson thin edge is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one nelson thin edge that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Nelson, Herman Miller and Georges Mathias produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Nelson Thin Edge?

Prices for a nelson thin edge start at $795 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $7,578.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.