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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.

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Item Ships From: California
Creator: George Nelson
George Nelson Birch & Brass Wall Clock for Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson Birch & Brass wall clock for Howard Miller.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Brass

George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Nightstand
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson design "Thin Edge" series nightstand for Herman Miller. Made from highly figural rosewood on tapering aluminum legs with a white lacquer cubby and an adjustable shelf. ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Rosewood

Set of Six George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Dining Chairs
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller teak and upholstered dining chairs. We also have the matching dining table, please inquire for details. All items ar...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Teak

Early Rare Prototype for N° 5490 Chaise Lounge, George Nelson, 1953
By George Nelson
Located in Culver City, CA
Nestled in the sun-soaked haven of Florida, tucked away in the eccentric estate of a wealthy collector, this forgotten relic of mid-century modern design lay dormant for years, waiti...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller 72" Slatted Platform Bench, 2002
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller 72" Slatted Platform Bench, 2002. Classic and timeless, this George Nelson bench has just the right amount of 20+ years of great honey colored patina...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

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Birch

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge 4 drawer Dresser by Herman Miller #1
By George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
A rosewood thin edge chest designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller with exquisite rosewood grain and early original white porcelain handles.  The George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edg...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Aluminum

George Nelson CSS Book Shelve System Circa 1960s for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (CSS) in 1959 and produced it until 1973. Available in various wood f...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

George Nelson Leather & Walnut Illuminated Vanity with Mirror & Ottoman for Herm
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Leather, Glass, Walnut

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge 4 drawer Dresser by Herman Miller #2
By George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
A rosewood thin edge chest designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller with exquisite rosewood grain and early original white porcelain handles.  The George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edg...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Aluminum

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 until 1973. Available in various wood f...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

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 diameter "Bubble" form made of an wire frame covered with a spray on plastic skin ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Metal, Wire

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 diameter "Bubble" form made of an wire frame covered with a spray on plastic skin ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Wire, Metal

1950s Modern Gray Sofa George Nelson Herman Miller New Upholstery
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Modern Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Early label design 1950s 28 h x 91 w x 30 d Seat 15.5 Retains Herman Miller label. Sofa has chrome plated legs, pati...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Chrome

George Nelson X-Leg Table for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson X-Leg Table for Herman Miller. Originally designed and produced in the 1950s this was made as a work table for an office but equally intended for a dining space as well...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Chrome

George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock #4766
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice vintage mid century modern George Nelson for Howard Miller 4766 Clock in working condition. The clock has an alarm function that is working as well. The clock bears a Treadway...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Metal, Brass

1950's Rare George Nelson for Howard Miller Chronopak 4765 Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful example of a mid century design by George Nelson for the Howard Miller clock company, this Chronopak Model 4765A clock is in beautiful condition and running well and keep...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Metal

George Nelson Thin Edge Group dresser for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson design Thin Edge Group dresser for Herman Miller. Sophisticated looking and very functional as a daily dresser. Comprising four smaller drawers across the top and three...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Aluminum

George Nelson Walnut Headboard Cabinet
By George Nelson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
George Nelson walnut and leather accent headboard. 3 piece set, both side tables detach. White leather hidden storage space. No damages or broken ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Walnut

George Nelson Early Model '4688' Wingback Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller, 1940s
By George Nelson
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning and exceptionally uncommon pair of George Nelson model '4688' wingback lounge chairs designed for Herman Miller in the 1940s. These petite lounge chairs embody understated...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Linen, Wood

Early Production Iconic Ball Clock Designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
A very hard to find and early iconic ball clock designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller, circa 1950s. The clock is in original vintage condition with an 8 feet long plug in elec...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

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Metal, Brass

George Nelson Sling Sofa, USA 1960's
By George Nelson
Located in Venice, CA
Four seat leather and chrome sling sofa model 6833 by George Nelson for Herman Miller. With original IBM inventory label. USA, 1960’s.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson rosewood Thin Edge chest or dresser for Herman Miller, U.S.A. Exceptional rosewood grain patterns throughout just ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Aluminum

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson design rosewood "Thin Edge" chest or dresser for Herman Miller, U.S.A. Exceptional rosewood grain patterns throughout the case and drawer fronts with new spinning top a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955. Professionally restored in showroom condition, this beautiful desk has a drop leaf on the left side with all orig...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Mahogany

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson design rosewood thin edge tall chest for Herman Miller. Featuring five drawers, two with fitted dividers on aluminum legs and original...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Aluminum

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson design "Thin Edge" dresser for Herman Miller Model 5221, U.S.A. Eight drawers that graduate in size from top to bottom and operate effortlessly. Polished aluminum spinn...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Aluminum

6 Teak Dining Chairs by Svegards Markaryd, Sweden
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great set of 6 solid teak ladder back dining chairs by Svegards Markaryd. Chairs are burnt marked Svegards Markaryd made in Sweden. Priced per chair. Multiples of 2 may be purchased. These items are located at our Los Angeles Arts District gallery...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Teak

George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Unit
By George Nelson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The George Nelson CSS Unit, is a stylish and functional addition to the renowned Herman Miller furniture collection. Designed by the visionary George Nelson, this CSS unit seamlessly combines form and function to elevate any modern workspace or living area. This unit was acquired out of a beautiful Palm Springs estate last year. We finally assembled it in our gallery. There is one additional shelve not pictured. Totally configurable. This unit is likely of mid 1980’s vintage based on the other pieces in the house. It will be disassembled for shipping and will require some installation upon delivery. This unit features the rare record holder and record player holder...
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20th Century American George Nelson Furniture

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Metal

Early George Nelson Eog Executive Desk with Return for Herman Miller, 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have this absolutely stunning Mid-Century Modern desk designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. The Executive Office Group, NO 8000 Series...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Birch, Walnut

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson Thin Edge Group eight drawer dresser for Herman Miller. Made with high quality construction and detail in Brazilian rosewood and oak with drawer dividers to help with ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Aluminum

1950s George Nelson Thin Edge Walnut Dressers for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Just in, two matching dressers designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, c1950s. Sourced from the original owner in the Pacific Palisades of California, these beauties have receiv...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Metal

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An eight-drawer double dresser from George Nelson’s Thin Edge collection for Herman Miller. Design features the slender rosewood case for which the series was named and a double stac...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

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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 pendant lights made with translucent plastic poly...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

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Steel, Wire

George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinets for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First year production George Nelson Steel Frame Case series cabinet. Sky blue sides and facade available with either the white steel frame/black linoleum top configuration or the b...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

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Steel

MCM Leather Perch Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern leather perch stool or chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Versatile chair with adjustable hand-stitched leather seat hav...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

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Steel, Aluminum

Vintage 1940s George Nelson Side Chair for Herman Miller Model 4671
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a vintage George Nelson side chair For Herman Miller it's a Model 4671, first designed in 1948.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Metal

1950s George Nelson Steel Frame Sofa by Herman Miller Vintage Mid-Century Modern
By George Nelson
Located in Monrovia, CA
Guaranteed 100% Herman Miller George Nelson steel frame sofa. Vintage George Nelson steel frame sofa by Herman Miller 1950s all origi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

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Steel

1950s Mid Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Gate Leg Dining Table
By George Nelson
Located in Monrovia, CA
1950s Mid Century George Nelson for Herman Miller gate leg dining table George Nelson Vintage 1950s Walnut Gate Leg Dining Table By Herman Miller. George Nelson Designed This Table For Herman Miller In The 1950s With A Special Wide Wood Hinge And Double Gate Leg For Stability. This Table Is Considered An Iconic Mid Century Modern Design. This Fabulous Design Is Essentially 3 Modern Tables In 1. 1. A Small Dining Table. 2. A Desk or Work Table With 1 Leaf In The Up Position. 3. A Large Dining Table - Fully Extended - Seating 6 or More . This Original Walnut George Nelson Gate Leg Table...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Action Office 1' Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early George Nelson Action Office 1 desk in original condition with minor wear. George Nelson for Herman Miller, polished aluminum, plastic laminate, w...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

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Metal

George Nelson Brass Clock for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson for Howard Miller brass clock. A round brass clock on a tri-legged brass pedestal with a thick plexiglass face. The clock has b...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Metal, Brass

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Chrome

1950s George Nelson Herman Miller Classic Walnut Dresser Cabinet
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s MCM Iconic Furniture Piece Walnut Cabinet Dresser classic sculptural aluminum pulls. (Very unusual to find these oversized pulls). Designed by Ge...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Aluminum

George Nelson Model-4758 Wall Clock for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson Model-4758 wall clock for Howard Miller.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Metal

Irving Harper Fire Starter by George Nelson Associates for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson, Irving Harper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Irving Harper under George Nelson Associates for Howard Miller c. 1950s, USA. The footed cast iron pot features a coiled-handle and white firing stone that shows minimal ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Iron

1960s Walnut and Leather Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s walnut and leather desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Executed in walnut with leather lift top (with key) covering center filing compartment, which illuminates and contai...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Aluminum

George Nelson Coffee Table in White by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is George Nelson's signature end table, characterized by clean lines and practicality. The metal base pedestal looks almost organic as it rise...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

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Aluminum

George Nelson Rare High Back Chair
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson rare high back chair A high back lounge chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Model #5469, this lounge chair is one of t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Chrome, Steel

Pair George Nelson for Herman Miller Black Bookcases with Walnut Doors
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair George Nelson designed Black bookcases with Walnut doors for Herman Miller. Each shallow unit has one adjustable shelf, and small cabinet with a Walnut door. Behind the doo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Metal

George Nelson "Dry Erase" Desk with Return
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Newly laminated Formica top with dry erase laminate. Very cool, dry/erase surface for your work desk. Extr...
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1950s American Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Chrome

Vintage George Nelson for Howard Miller Bell Pendant Lamp
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very rare vintage bell-shaped hanging Bubble Lamp by George Nelson for the Howard Miller Clock Company. Designed in 1952, its shape and size are of a scarce combination that sets it apart from the myriad other more common original and reproduction iterations. Steel skeleton, with self-webbing soft plastic skin. Retains “Bubble Lighting...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Steel

George Nelson Platform Bench
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
George Nelson platform bench for Herman Miller, Michigan. Bench measures 68.25" wide, 18.5" deep and 14" high. Bench is all original.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Wood

Irving Harper for George Nelson Howard Miller Clock
By Howard Miller, George Nelson, Irving Harper
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Irving Harper for George Nelson Associates wall clock. Produced by Howard Miller, with original tags. Runs well and retains the original hands a...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Plastic

George Nelson OMNI Walnut Wall Unit, ca. 1960
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
George Nelson OMNI Walnut Wall Unit, ca. 1960. Beautiful original early OMNI walnut and aluminum wall unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Original shelving with 3 shelves, one magazine rack and one larger desk. Includes wall mounting hardware and all shelving brackets as shown, even the original tool for adjusting shelving heights. Walnut shelves are in very good original condition would rate as a 8.5/10 and the poles are excellent and include original pole end cushions/stoppers. Inquire for shipping quote, due to the dimensions the quote listed is higher than actual cost. As shown measures 64" W x 88" H x 19.5" D (Wall mounting hardware not included, you will need secure drywall anchors or bolts, consult your contractor) The OMNI shelving system emerged in conjunction with a complete corporate design program for Structural Products Inc. of Charlotte, Michigan, a subsidiary of Aluminum Extrusions. The goal was to find new ways of using the extruded aluminum products made by the company. The shelving system is supported by aluminum rods. These rods are either rectangular (with slits on each side) or round (with six slits). They are inserted using springs on both ends between floor and ceiling, and are cut to suit this purpose. In the slits, horizontal aluminum supports can be inserted for the shelves and shelving modules. The various components—storage elements, table panels, and lamps—make the shelf into a kind of all-purpose item for varied situations: living room, study, kitchen, or office. The OMNI shelving system can be seen as a further development of the StrucTube system that Nelson had developed for use in exhibitions and was used at Colonial Williamsburg. At the same time, the OMNI shelving system is the predecessor of the Comprehensive Storage...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Aluminum

Original Swag Leg Pedestal Table by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
An original swag leg side table by George Nelson for Herman Miller with a black table laminate top and wood trim on a polished aluminum base #5451.
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Late 20th Century American Modern George Nelson Furniture

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Aluminum

Vintage Lazy Susan Dining Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century lazy Susan dining table designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This piece features a round Formica table top with mahogany trim a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Metal

George Nelson Coconut Chair and Ottoman
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather chair and ottoman with metal base.
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1950s Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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 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 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 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.

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