Skip to main content

George Nelson Furniture

American, 1908-1986

Architect, designer, and writer George Nelson was a central figure in the mid-century American modernist design movement; and his thoughts influenced not only the furniture we live with, but also how we live.

Nelson came to design via journalism and literature. Upon receiving his bachelor’s degree in architecture from Yale in 1931, he won the Prix de Rome fellowship, and spent his time in Europe writing magazine articles that helped bring stateside recognition to Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gio Ponti, Le Corbusier and other canonical modernist architects.

In the 1940s, Nelson wrote texts that suggested such now-commonplace ideas as open-plan houses, storage walls and family rooms. D.J. De Pree, the owner of the furniture maker Herman Miller, was so impressed by Nelson that in 1944 — following the sudden death of Gilbert Rohde, who had introduced the firm to modern design in the 1930s — he invited Nelson to join the company as its design director. There Nelson’s curatorial design talents came to the fore.

To Herman Miller he brought such eminent creators as Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi, and the textile and furniture designer Alexander Girard. Thanks to a clever contract, at the same time as he directed Herman Miller he formed a New York design company, George Nelson & Associates, that sold furniture designs to the Michigan firm. Nelson's studio also sold designs for clocks to the Howard Miller Clock Company, a manufacturer that was initially part of Herman Miller before it became an offshoot that was helmed by Howard Miller, D.J. De Pree's brother-in-law.

Nelson’s New York team of designers (who were rarely individually credited) would create such iconic pieces as the Marshmallow sofa, the Coconut chair, the Ball clock, the Bubble lamp series and the many cabinets and beds that comprise the sleek Thin-Edge line.

For dedicated collectors, as well as for interior designers who look beyond “the look,” there is a “cool factor” inherent to vintage pieces from George Nelson and others. Nelson was in on it from the start, and it’s valuable to have a piece that was there with him.

But still, as is evident from the offerings from dealers on 1stDibs, in any of the designs, in any iteration whose manufacture Nelson oversaw and encouraged, there are shining elements of lightness, elegance, sophistication — and a little bit of swagger. George Nelson felt confident in his ideas about design and didn’t mind letting the world know.

to
45
338
86
410
15
335
52
1
1
409
15
354
35
13
175
79
23
9
2
289
282
103
94
79
369
360
24
11
8
425
425
425
272
12,930
3,879
2,410
2,240
Creator: George Nelson
Vintage George Nelson Model-2202 Sunburst Clock for Howard Miller
Vintage George Nelson Model-2202 Sunburst Clock for Howard Miller

Vintage George Nelson Model-2202 Sunburst Clock for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage George Nelson Model 2202 sunburst clock for Howard Miller is an iconic example of mid-century modern design, combining playful geometry with timeless radial symmetry. Cr...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Metal

Expertly Restored -George Nelson Multi-Color Lacquered Cabinet for Herman Miller
Expertly Restored -George Nelson Multi-Color Lacquered Cabinet for Herman Miller

Expertly Restored -George Nelson Multi-Color Lacquered Cabinet for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vintage Sage Mohair Daybed with Hairpin Legs by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Vintage Sage Mohair Daybed with Hairpin Legs by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Vintage Sage Mohair Daybed with Hairpin Legs by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Iconic hairpin/v-leg daybed/settee by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Early example (ca. 1950) with a metal spring and maple frame construction, this version designed without back ...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Metal

George Nelson 6 Black Pretzel Chairs for ICF, 1984
George Nelson 6 Black Pretzel Chairs for ICF, 1984

George Nelson 6 Black Pretzel Chairs for ICF, 1984

By George Nelson, ICF De Padova, Herman Miller

Located in Vienna, AT

George Nelson pretzel chairs Model # 5890, manufactured for ICF (labelled) A rare set of six ''Pretzel'' armchairs with newly upholstered cushions, made from laminated wood by ICF D...

Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Plywood

George Nelson per Herman Miller Libreria "CSS", italia 1960s
George Nelson per Herman Miller Libreria "CSS", italia 1960s

George Nelson per Herman Miller Libreria "CSS", italia 1960s

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Naples, IT

Libreria modulare del modello CSS disegnata da George Nelson per Herman Miller. Il sistema è un'iconica unità di scaffalatura modulare che incarna la filosofia del design moderno di ...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Leather & Walnut Illuminated Vanity with Mirror & Ottoman for Herm
George Nelson Leather & Walnut Illuminated Vanity with Mirror & Ottoman for Herm

George Nelson Leather & Walnut Illuminated Vanity with Mirror & Ottoman for Herm

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dimensions 54.50in H x 48in W x 20in D Desk Height 27in Ottoman 17in H x 22.50in W x 16in D _______________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like br...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Leather, Glass, Walnut

George Nelson Thin Edge cabinet model 5240 for Herman Miller USA, 1952
George Nelson Thin Edge cabinet model 5240 for Herman Miller USA, 1952

George Nelson Thin Edge cabinet model 5240 for Herman Miller USA, 1952

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Skokie, IL

George Nelson Thin Edge cabinet model  for Herman Miller USA, 1952 Materials: teak, aluminum Dimensions: 41" h x 40" w x 19 1/2" d

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

George Nelson for Howard Miller forced Iron Stand Fireplace Log Fire Holder
George Nelson for Howard Miller forced Iron Stand Fireplace Log Fire Holder

George Nelson for Howard Miller forced Iron Stand Fireplace Log Fire Holder

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Den Haag, NL

A classic original 1960s Howard Miller fireplace “Fire basket” log fire holder designed by George Nelson Assoc. of forged Iron . Still traces left of the original Gold Color .

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Iron

Mid century modern walnut extension dining table by George Nelson Herman Miller
Mid century modern walnut extension dining table by George Nelson Herman Miller

Mid century modern walnut extension dining table by George Nelson Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century modern original walnut extension dining table designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller with 2 leaves. This dining table has a walnut top with 2x walnut leaves that sto...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Lafayette, IN

This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The desk was made specifically for a client in the Promontory Apartment Building in Chicago designed by Nelson's associate, and world-renowned architect, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The entire apartment was outfitted in pieces from George Nelson's Basic Cabinet Series for Herman Miller that sat, untouched for nearly 70 years in their original setting! In addition to two aluminium sconces, this piece also features hidden, fluorescent lighting mounted in the upper canopy as a clever solution to Mies van der Rohe's lack of ceiling fixtures. This is a gorgeous, grandiose, and extremely rare piece of design history that will instantly outfit an entire office in striking style! Features: Desk: - Book-matched walnut veneer - Built-in Bar - Built in coat closet/wardrobe - Dual aluminum sconces - Hidden, indirect fluorescent lighting - Silver-plated Herman Miller hardware - Dual "floating" book shelves - Tapered, cantilevered peninsula desk...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Original George Nelson Pretzel Chair, Leather
Original George Nelson Pretzel Chair, Leather

Original George Nelson Pretzel Chair, Leather

By George Nelson

Located in Miami, FL

Rare and beautiful ''Pretzel'' ArmChair, laminated wood and dark brown leather seat. Manufactured in the 1984/1986 in Italy by ICF De Padova. Price is for one chair. Pair available.

Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Leather, Plywood

George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Office desk and Return 1955
George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Office desk and Return 1955

George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Office desk and Return 1955

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Office Desk and Return, 1955 Walnut case with laminate top and aluminum “H” base legs. The long cabinet is finished on all sides, featuring ...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Limited Edition Multicolor George Nelson For Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa
Limited Edition Multicolor George Nelson For Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa

Limited Edition Multicolor George Nelson For Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa

By George Nelson, Herman Miller, Irving Harper

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

George Nelson Office – Limited Edition Marshmallow Sofa Designed by Irving Harper for the George Nelson office, this multicolored Marshmallow Sofa is a limited edition piece manufact...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s
Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s

Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

This is a rare American ‘Omni’ modular freestanding shelving system in walnut and aluminium, designed by George Nelson in 1952 and manufactured by Herman Miller, America. The shelvi...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa in White Leather
George Nelson for Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa in White Leather

George Nelson for Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa in White Leather

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful design by George Nelson for Herman Miller this marshmallow sofa is a sculptural icon. The sofa is done in white leather and bears the Herman Miller tag on the back. The s...

Category

Early 2000s American George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vintage George Nelson Coconut Chair
Vintage George Nelson Coconut Chair

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 Original White Enameled Shell Foam is subtle ve...

Category

1950s American Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Naugahyde

George Nelson Black Enameled Mahogany 4 Drawer Dresser, 1950's
George Nelson Black Enameled Mahogany 4 Drawer Dresser, 1950's

George Nelson Black Enameled Mahogany 4 Drawer Dresser, 1950's

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Bainbridge, NY

George Nelson for Herman Miller "Basic Series" Four Drawer Black Dresser, circa 1955. Featuring a rectangular paneled Mahogany Cabinet, Dresser, four drawers, circular Lucite handles...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Lucite

Rare George Nelson Flying Duck Chair on Casters. New Alexander Girard Fabric.
Rare George Nelson Flying Duck Chair on Casters. New Alexander Girard Fabric.

Rare George Nelson Flying Duck Chair on Casters. New Alexander Girard Fabric.

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare "Flying Duck" chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Expertly reupholstered, including new foam, in Alexander Girard checkerboard fabric by Maharam in green and ye...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

George Nelson, Cigar Wall Sconce, Plastic, Walnut, Nickel, Herman Miller, 1952
George Nelson, Cigar Wall Sconce, Plastic, Walnut, Nickel, Herman Miller, 1952

George Nelson, Cigar Wall Sconce, Plastic, Walnut, Nickel, Herman Miller, 1952

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in High Point, NC

An early-production Cigar Bubble wall sconce in plastic polymer, walnut and brushed nickel; designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller, USA, 1952. Variable dimensions...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Nickel

George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller

George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller

$1,600Sale Price|50% Off

George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in San Mateo, CA

Double pedestal desk by Herman Miller. This desk was probably a custom order. There are three wide drawers and three small drawers. The top small drawer has a sliding pencil...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

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 early version features the rare black enamel stainless large pulls and tapered wood feet. Cabinet on the right includes an adjustable shelf and 2 drawers. Pull down desk is covered with black leather and features 5 drawers on the left side with original small white porcelain George Nelson drawer pulls...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Walnut

8000 Series 3 Door Credenza, George Nelson, Herman Miller, 1960's
8000 Series 3 Door Credenza, George Nelson, Herman Miller, 1960's

8000 Series 3 Door Credenza, George Nelson, Herman Miller, 1960's

By George Nelson

Located in Culver City, CA

This George Nelson for Herman Miller 8000 Series credenza features not two, but three sliding doors—a configuration so unusual we couldn't find another example online. At first, we a...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk
George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk

George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Brescia, IT

Modernist Desk George Nelson by Hermann Miller 1950 Laminated wood, aluminum base Rare model.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit, 1950
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit, 1950

George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit, 1950

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit, 1950’s. Unit is Walnut and made in Zeeland, Michigan. Measures 96” wide 19.5” deep 63” tall 2 Bottom ...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Comprehensive Storage System by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Comprehensive Storage System by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Comprehensive Storage System by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Dallas, TX

Early production 'CSS" - Comprehensive Storage System designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1959. This system is in excellent condition with the early Herman Miller lable cons...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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

George Nelson Thin Edge Floating Queen Headboard for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in San Diego, CA

Cool nice floating headboard designed by Nelson for Herman Miller , easy to hang on the wall simple elegant design great original condition.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wood

George Nelson & Associates Nightstands Cabinets, Walnut, Herman Miller 4617
George Nelson & Associates Nightstands Cabinets, Walnut, Herman Miller 4617

George Nelson & Associates Nightstands Cabinets, Walnut, Herman Miller 4617

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

George Nelson & Associates Cabinets, Herman Miller model 4617. Handsome walnut bedside cabinets/nightstands, purchased by Solo Modern, from the estate of famed Mad Magazine cartoonist, Mort Drucker...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Zinc

George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Primavera' Nightstands, c. 1955, Signed
George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Primavera' Nightstands, c. 1955, Signed

George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Primavera' Nightstands, c. 1955, Signed

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic pair of chests which can also be used as large nightstands were designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, part of the 'Basic Cabinet Series' and also called 'Primav...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Wood

Six Foot George Nelson Classic Slat Bench 1950's Original Signed!
Six Foot George Nelson Classic Slat Bench 1950's Original Signed!

Six Foot George Nelson Classic Slat Bench 1950's Original Signed!

By George Nelson

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic, original 1950's vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller slat bench. Natural finish with warm patina and ebonized legs. This is a hard to find original, retaining its foil...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Maple

George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts

George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts

By George Nelson

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, Two Drawer File Cabinet in oiled walnut, no hardware. I nee...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Desk with Return
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Desk with Return

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Desk with Return

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Franklin Park, IL

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Desk with Return This desk measures: 80.75 wide x 18.5 deep x 44.25 high The return measures: 59 wide x 29.5 deep x 29 inches high...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson Adjustable Tray Table
George Nelson Adjustable Tray Table

George Nelson Adjustable Tray Table

By George Nelson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

George Nelson Adjustable Tray Table Model #4950 Originally designed in 1949 utilizing Bent wood Technology perfected during WW2 Elegant and useful Original Clean surface A 2nd matche...

Category

1940s North American Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson for Howard Miller Lucite Wall Clock
George Nelson for Howard Miller Lucite Wall Clock

George Nelson for Howard Miller Lucite Wall Clock

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Astoria, NY

George Nelson for Howard Miller Brass and Lucite Wall Clock, hanging pendulum, label to transparent clock face. 40" H x 15" W x 5.5" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Walnut Nightstands with White Laminate tops
George Nelson Walnut Nightstands with White Laminate tops

George Nelson Walnut Nightstands with White Laminate tops

By George Nelson

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

A beautiful pair of 1950's nightstands. Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Walnut casework with a single drawer over a single shelf, finished with a white laminate top and ...

Category

1950s Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller Twin Headboards w Hidden Storage, 1950s, Signed
George Nelson for Herman Miller Twin Headboards w Hidden Storage, 1950s, Signed

George Nelson for Herman Miller Twin Headboards w Hidden Storage, 1950s, Signed

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An early-production pair of twin headboards designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, featuring a clever hidden storage compartment that opens to reveal an internal storage with s...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Pair Of Steel Frame Dressers By George Nelson For Herman Miller
Pair Of Steel Frame Dressers By George Nelson For Herman Miller

Pair Of Steel Frame Dressers By George Nelson For Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This pair of Mid-Century Modern Steel Frame dressers 'model 4016' were designed by American designer George Nelson circa 1955 and produced by Herman Miller. Both dressers feature pow...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid century birch dresser credenza by George Nelson Herman miller
Mid century birch dresser credenza by George Nelson Herman miller

Mid century birch dresser credenza by George Nelson Herman miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera dresser or credenza. Has right side cabinet door and Four drawers with curved nickel metal pulls. Has drawer dividers and left s...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Nickel

George Nelson Mid Century Cane and Walnut Full Headboard for Herman Miller
George Nelson Mid Century Cane and Walnut Full Headboard for Herman Miller

George Nelson Mid Century Cane and Walnut Full Headboard for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A mid century walnut thin framed full size headboard with a natural woven cane insert . Designed by George Nelson for the Herman Miller Furniture company model # 5547 . The headboard...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern George Nelson Model No. 622 Wall Clock
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Model No. 622 Wall Clock

Mid Century Modern George Nelson Model No. 622 Wall Clock

By George Nelson

Located in Dronten, NL

Beautiful Model No. 622 wall clock designed by George Nelson & Associates, and manufactured by Howard Miller. In good working condition. Marked with Howard Miller label. The George ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-century design cocoon hanging by George Nelson  lamp , 1970s
Mid-century design cocoon hanging by George Nelson  lamp , 1970s

Mid-century design cocoon hanging by George Nelson lamp , 1970s

By George Nelson

Located in Delft, NL

Mid-century design cocoon hanging by George Nelson lamp , 1970s

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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. Teak wood constructi...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Walnut

rare bookcase designed "css" model by george nelson for herman miller 1060
rare bookcase designed "css" model by george nelson for herman miller 1060

rare bookcase designed "css" model by george nelson for herman miller 1060

By George Nelson

Located in taranto, IT

Rare Sky/Earth modular bookcase model "CSS", designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960 composed of five height-adjustable aluminium uprights, 10 shelves, two wooden upper com...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Postmodern Howard Miller George Nelson 1984 Olympus Table Clock "Tempo 21"
Postmodern Howard Miller George Nelson 1984 Olympus Table Clock "Tempo 21"

Postmodern Howard Miller George Nelson 1984 Olympus Table Clock "Tempo 21"

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare "Olympus" table clock by Howard Miller Clock Company. From the 1984 "Tempo 21" collection. The circular red clock face is upheld by a green pyramid base...

Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson 72” Bench Herman Miller Mid Century Modern
George Nelson 72” Bench Herman Miller Mid Century Modern

George Nelson 72” Bench Herman Miller Mid Century Modern

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean lined modern bench, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, American, circa 2000s. Signed underneath. This bench retails for $2,365.

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Wood, Maple

George Nelson Birch & Brass Wall Clock for Howard Miller
George Nelson Birch & Brass Wall Clock for Howard Miller

George Nelson Birch & Brass Wall Clock for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

George Nelson Birch & Brass wall clock for Howard Miller.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Brass

Checkerboard Table Clock, "Tempo 21" Tower 2 by George Nelson, 1984
Checkerboard Table Clock, "Tempo 21" Tower 2 by George Nelson, 1984

Checkerboard Table Clock, "Tempo 21" Tower 2 by George Nelson, 1984

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare postmodern cream, brown, and navy checkerboard table clock by Howard Miller Clock Company. From the 1984 "Tempo 21" collection. Very few signs...

Category

1980s North American Post-Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage 1220 Action Office George Nelson bookcase for Herman Miller
Vintage 1220 Action Office George Nelson bookcase for Herman Miller

Vintage 1220 Action Office George Nelson bookcase for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in LYON, FR

1220 Action Office George Nelson bookcase for Herman Miller Rare 1220 model bookcase by George Nelson for Herman Miller from the Action Office series. These shelves are modular, wi...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Roll Top Desk
George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Roll Top Desk

George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Roll Top Desk

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning vintage Roll Top desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Designed in 1965 this drafting table is one of the 1970s productions from the iconic furniture company. The piece ...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Omni Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase by George Nelson
Mid Century Omni Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase by George Nelson

Mid Century Omni Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving & Bookcase by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century modern Omni wall unit shelving system designed by George Nelson is circa 1960. This ingenious shelving system features spring-loaded floor to ceiling aluminu...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Pedestal/ Side Table
George Nelson for Herman Miller Pedestal/ Side Table

George Nelson for Herman Miller Pedestal/ Side Table

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

George Nelson for Herman Miller Pedestal Table. Aluminum Base with a formica top and maple edge. Classic, useful design! Very clean example!

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers 1955 Maple
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers 1955 Maple

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers 1955 Maple

By George Nelson

Located in Dallas, TX

A stunning example of mid-century modern craftsmanship, this George Nelson three-drawer cabinet from the Basic Cabinet Series embodies timeless elegance. Designed in the 1950s, it sh...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Birch, Lacquer

George Nelson Platform Bench by Herman Miller
George Nelson Platform Bench by Herman Miller

George Nelson Platform Bench by Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Highland, IN

Introduced in 1946, the slat platform bench was one of Nelson's first designs for Herman Miller after becoming their design director. Intended to serve as a table, a seat, or a base ...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Maple

George Nelson Herman Miller White Laminate Pedestal Dinette Mid Century Table
George Nelson Herman Miller White Laminate Pedestal Dinette Mid Century Table

George Nelson Herman Miller White Laminate Pedestal Dinette Mid Century Table

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A George Nelson for Herman Miller pedestal dinette table. A fantastic little table with a white laminate table top, a wooden table, and a white aluminum base with x-shaped legs. This...

Category

Mid-20th Century George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Laminate

George Nelson Classic Slat Bench 1950's Original Signed!
George Nelson Classic Slat Bench 1950's Original Signed!

George Nelson Classic Slat Bench 1950's Original Signed!

By George Nelson

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic, original 1950's vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller slat bench. Original ebonised finish with warm patina. This is a hard to find original bench, retaining its foil la...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Maple

George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts

George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts

By George Nelson

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, a four drawer cabinet with files in oiled walnut, no hardwa...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Walnut

1970’s George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Long Dresser
1970’s George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Long Dresser

1970’s George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Long Dresser

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Palm Springs, CA

We recently acquired a set of George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge chests out of an estate. They are vintage 1970’s and still each retain the Herman Miller Label. Please see our other li...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Classic George Nelson / Herman Miller Slat Bench Model #4690 -.1960's
Classic George Nelson / Herman Miller Slat Bench Model #4690 -.1960's

Classic George Nelson / Herman Miller Slat Bench Model #4690 -.1960's

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic George Nelson / Herman Miller Slat Platform Bench Model #4690 -.1960's.. Modern Icon..Retains original finish.. beautiful warm patina.. really nice original condition..

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

Materials

Wood, Birch

George Nelson furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

George Nelson furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of George Nelson furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by George Nelson were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Drexel, Widdicomb Furniture Co., and John Widdicomb. Prices for George Nelson furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $155 and can go as high as $48,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,411.
Questions About George Nelson Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    George Nelson was an American designer, and for a time the lead designer for the famed Herman Miller furniture company. Nelson is often referred to as the founder of American modernist design and often associated with his more inspired pieces such as the Coconut Chair, Marshmallow Sofa and the Ball Clock. Shop a collection of George Nelson furniture designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    George Nelson was a furniture designer central to the mid-century modern design movement. His best-known creations are the marshmallow sofa, coconut chair, ball clock and bubble lamp series. His style included sleek, thin-edge lines on a variety of furniture still available today. Shop a range of George Nelson furniture designs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Modern George Nelson clocks are made in Poland. The company Vitra Designs manufactures the timepieces based on the original designs of the American designer who lived from 1908 to 1986. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of George Nelson clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    George Nelson Bubble Lamps are made of steel wires, which form a durable framework for the lamp. A plastic polymer material spread over the wires forms the shade which is translucent to give the lamp a soft glow. Inspired by Swedish lamps, these mid-century modern light fixtures are still made by the legendary furniture manufacturer Herman Miller today. Shop a range of George Nelson Bubble Lamps on 1stDibs.

More George Nelson Inspiration