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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Creator: George Nelson
George Nelson "Half Nelson" Lamp for Koch Lowy #2
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic George Nelson Half lamp for Koch Lowy. In brass finish. Very good overall conditon. The shade pivots to aim light. The switch has minor edge paint loss, shade has a minor h...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
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Aluminum
George Nelson Mid Century Ball Clock in Brass and Wood
By George Nelson
Located in Weesp, NL
Interestingly, while nearly all of the designs that came out of George’s studio were attributed to him, many were actually designed by him and his team. Some were even designed solely by someone else working at the studio.
Nelson famously recounted the story of how the Ball Clock came to life in an interview decades after it’s release:
“It was one of the really funny evenings. Noguchi came by, Bucky Fuller came by, and here was Irving, and here was I, and Noguchi - who can’t keep his hands off anything - he saw we were working on clocks and started making doodles. Then Bucky sort of brushed Isamu aside. He said, ‘This is a good way to do a clock’ and made some utterly absurd thing. Everybody was taking a crack at this, pushing each other aside and making scribbles. At some point we left – we were suddenly all tired, and we’d had a little bit too much to drink – and the next morning I came back, and here was this roll of paper, and Irving and I looked at it, and somewhere in this roll, there was a ball clock. I don’t know to this day who cooked it up.”
Nevertheless, whoever it was that came up with George Nelson’s designs, it’s almost certain that they would never have come to fruition if it wasn’t for George’s vision and forward-thinking approach.
Can you tell me more about his clocks?
George’s clocks were one of his most impressive bodies of work. In total, he and his team designed over 130 clocks in just three decades.
While it is widely accepted that Irving Harper was the lead designer for the Howard Miller Clock Company at George Nelson Associates, the collection arose after two insightful observations from George: one, that people no longer used the numbers to tell the time; and two, that since most people now used their wristwatch to tell the time, interior clocks were now free to become more decorative in nature.
The clocks were designed and released in batches of 8 and were initially only given numbers for names. The Sunflower Clock was simply ‘Clock 2261’, the Flock of Butterflies Clock was 'Clock 2226’, and so on.
The Ball was the first clock designed by George and his team and it was followed shortly after by the Star, Sunburst, Spindle, Asterisk, Turbine, Flock of Butterflies, Eye and others. The clocks were purposefully abstract and were designed to complement the modernist furniture emerging at the time.
As well as wall clocks, George’s studio also produced a series of desk clocks during that time, most notably the bubble-shaped Night Desk...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
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Brass
George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet/Gentleman's Chest
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
A rare and unique George Nelson Thin Edge bar cabinet in Rosewood, with built in light box mirror and electric plug, circa 1970s. The cabinet can be used as a vanity table, with five...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Glass, Rosewood, Plywood
$7,800 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Comprehensive Storage System by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller Steelframe Dressers with Walnut - Pair
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Steel Frame dressers, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. A minimalist philosophy inspired Nelson's design: steel frames offer visual interest, while also eliminatin...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Steel
$5,100 Sale Price / set
25% Off
1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut 80" Credenza
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a walnut credenza designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This particular example was produced in the United States and dates back to the 1950s. The credenza features a ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Yellow, Swivel Barstools / Drafting Stools by Charles and Ray Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare pair of bar stools / drafting stools with armless yellow fiberglass bucket / shell chair seats designed by Charles and Ray Eames on bases designed by George Nelson. Both have ad...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Steel
George Nelson For Herman Miller First Generation Coconut Chair and Ottoman
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
The Coconut chair was designed in 1955 by the American architect, industrial designer, author, editor and teacher George Nelson. Unlike the later editions, the first generation has a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
$4,196 Sale Price / set
30% Off
George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Dresser 4 Drawers
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
A George Nelson four-drawer Thin Edge rosewood dresser, circa 1955. This stunning piece has dynamic, rich rosewood graining, four drawers, original porcelain pulls, and iconic Thin E...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
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Aluminum
$3,896 Sale Price
35% Off
Postmodern Howard Miller George Nelson 1984 Olympus Table Clock "Tempo 21"
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
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...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1950's George Nelson for Herman Miller Gate Leg Dining Table
By George Nelson
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Iconic George Nelson design for Herman Miller gate leg table.
2 fold wide wood hinged tops with double gate legs.
The odd discoloration of one le...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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. Herman Miller production, design 1952, marketing 1952-1963. White pa...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
C. 1952 George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 5059 Coffee Table in Wood
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Circular Coffee Table, Model 5059, initially designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1946. This example dates to around 1952. The design incorporates an X-shaped str...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Office Group Walnut Desk & Return
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller 9000 Series Mid Century Walnut Desk and Return
This desk measures: 84 wide x 36 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 28.75 inches
The return mea...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
George Nelson Custom Hanging Walnut Cabinet from a National Historical Building
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A two door Nelson walnut hanging cabinet with woven cane fronts and brass hardware, having a beveled bottom edge to the doors for ease of opening and folding to the top. Inside the b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, modular wall unit model 'CSS', walnut, aluminium, glass, United States, 1959
Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century George Nelson Herman Miller Long Slatted Platform Bench in Birch
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine American Mid-Century Modern slatted Platform Bench.
Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
In natural and black-lacquered birch with three trapezoidal legs.
Model no....
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
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Birch
Tension Pole Free Standing Emerald Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Omnibus Design
Located in Chattanooga, TN
These emerald gold aluminum tension poles are hard to find. The color and finish set the tone for this sleek and versatile wall unit. The "Omnibus" or "Omni" shelving system is a m...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Extremely Rare George Nelson Bubble Floor Lamp Original Birch Tripod Base 1950s
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Troy, MI
Extremely rare floor lamp designed by George Nelson & Associates
Offered through Howard Miller circa 1952
Tripod base in natural birch with brushed brass fittings and a round bubble...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Brass
George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Profile Cabinet
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Profile Cabinet. Uncommon little cabinet that does not take up much space.
Please request additional photos and condition report.
Appears that the ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
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Wood
Extra Long George Nelson Platform Bench by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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 for case goods, its countless imitations over the years are a testament to its functionality and popularity. Herman Miller produced them in a range of sizes to meet a variety of needs.
This exceptional vintage example is model 4693. At 102” in length, it’s the largest size slat bench Herman Miller...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Maple
1970’s George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Tall Chest
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
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Rosewood
George Nelson for Herman Miller Custom for Hugh DuPree Steel Frame Cabinets 1960
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Custom for Hugh DuPree Steel Frame Cabinets Orange and Yellow 1960
Application:
Designed for wall-mounted installation. with separation between cases ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$8,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
X Leg Extendable Dining Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1950s. Rare iron base Nelson x leg table. Laminate top with two leaves.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
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Iron
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
Materials
Chrome
Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in bruxelles, BE
Table with wooden top and metal base designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller in the 1950s. Wear due to time and age of the table
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE ...
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1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
George Nelson For Herman Miller Desk And Credenza
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern desk and credenza designed by George Nelson and made by Herman Miller. The walnut credenza with multiple drawers and compartments for storage. The desk with wa...
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1960s American Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
$6,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pr. Mid Century George Nelson Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Bachelors Chests
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite matched pair of George Nelson designed four drawer Thin Edge dressers, executed in Rosewood, for Herman Miller circa 1950's. These chests are in very good, original, clean...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Clock
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Electric Wall Clock,, Amazing colors,, wonderful patina,, retains original Howard Miller label,, Tested and...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 6 Drawer Dresser
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 8 Drawer Dresser
This dresser measures: 46.75 wide x 18.25 deep x 30.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
George Nelson 6 Black Pretzel Chairs for ICF, 1984
By George Nelson, Herman Miller, ICF De Padova
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...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Plywood
$16,900 / set
Credenza / Cabinet in Oak by George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA, c. 1950's
By George Nelson
Located in Deland, FL
Embrace the iconic mid-century modern style with this exquisite credenza designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, part of the esteemed Basic Cabinet Series, crafted in the USA circa 1950s. Constructed from comb grain oak, this piece stands out with its original black painted tapered legs, a unique feature of Nelson's designs. The front-facing cabinet boasts two doors with curved steel cabinet...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Steel
Alexander Girard & George Nelson Inc. Wall Mounted Vanity, Model 1030
By George Nelson, Alexander Girard
Located in Seattle, WA
An unusual and rare wall mounted vanity from the 1964 Herman Miller accessory line to the CSS storage system. A collaborative design by Alexander Girard...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$5,547 Sale Price
40% Off
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
Materials
Metal
$15,600 Sale Price
20% Off
George Nelson for Herman Miller Pedestal Dining Table Desk, 1960
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Vienna, AT
Unusual original dining or desk table by George Nelson for Herman Miller, mid century
Dimensions are 72.04" x 40.15" x 28.15" (height)
This dining table was designed by George Nels...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller early original Coconut Chair and ottoman
By George Nelson
Located in Walnut Creek, CA
This is a nice clean original George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chair and ottoman. It came out of a well preserved architect’s estat...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Chrome
George Nelson 8000 Executive Series Credenza for Herman Miller in Walnut
By George Nelson
Located in Emeryville, CA
This exceptional walnut exterior and black door credenza was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller’s Executive Office Group circa 1962. This great mid-century modern design mak...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rare Version of Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Series Roll Top Desk
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller
George Nelson
George Nelson (1908-1986) was an important modernist whose work cut across the fields of interior, industrial and exhibition design. Nelson studied architecture at Yale University in the 1920s, and in the next two decades earned a strong reputation as a writer on design for Architectural Forum, Interiors and Fortune.
Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson Thin Edge Group Dresser, Double, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson thin edge double dresser, chest, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller.
In 1944, Life magazine published an extensive article...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Rare George Nelson 'Kite' Floor Lamp.. Classic architectural modernist
By George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare George Nelson 'Kite' floor lamp circa mid 1950s early 1960's. Features original linen shade with wood ball pull switch pivoting head and sleek chromed steel frame.Classic elegan...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Steel
George Nelson Thin Edge Twin Bed for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson design "Thin Edge" twin bed for Herman Miller, circa 1955. Made from solid birch on an enameled steel frame and twin sized cane headboard, In very good original conditi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Teak Thin Edge Double Dresser with Vanity by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
Part of the Thin Edge series that George Nelson designed for Herman Miller in the 1950s, this wonderful set comprises two dressers in a tawny walnut on either side of a suspended van...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Teak
George Nelson Herman Miller Basic Series Gentleman's Cabinet Dresser
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic George Nelson for Herman Miller, basic series cabinet with 5 drawers on one side and a gentleman's wardrobe on the other. This is an uncommon version in oak. Newly redone p...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Steel
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
George Nelson, Wall Light, Metal, Walnut, Resin, USA, 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable brass, walnut and resin wall light, designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller, USA, 1950s.
Please note cord feeds from bottom of stem and functions via plug...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
George Nelson for Hermann Miller Modular 3-Seater Sofa, 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Naples, IT
Modular 3-seater sofa designed by George Miller in 1956. The sofa incorporates a system of modules that allows you to choose the seating arrangement, the coffee table and chest of dr...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson Bubble Table Lamp
By George Nelson
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bubble table lamp designed by George Nelson in 1947-50, USA. Polished steel base and metal and vinyl shade. This is a Modernica edition.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Steel
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 in walnut, no hardware. Part # 631532...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson Walnut Armchairs, Herman Miller- A Pair
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Raleigh, NC
Early armchairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller. One chair has the original tag. These have been newly upholstered in a mohair fabric with the frames being cleaned and oiled, l...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair American Modernist Walnut Nightstands George Nelson for Herman Miller 1955
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of original American Modernist nightstands/bookshelves by George Nelson (1908-1986) for Herman Miller, circa 1955.
The Basic Cabinet Series was first introduced in the la...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Teak
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 8 Drawer Dresser
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 8 Drawer Dresser
This dresser measures: 46.75 wide x 18.25 deep x 30.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Problems of Design by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
First edition of George Nelson's Problems of Design, published by Whitney Publications in 1957. An important consideration of the topic by one of America's most significant and influ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Paper
Tray Table by George Nelson for Vitra, 2000 - 2009
By George Nelson
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rarer side table by vitra after a draft of george nelson from 1949. This copy is from the vitra reedition from 2001. The table has not been in production since 2004.
This rather unk...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
Dining or Desk Chair by Ernest Farmer for George Nelson and Associates
By George Nelson, Herman Miller, Ernest Farmer
Located in Littleton, CO
A rare birch dining or desk chair by Ernest Farmer of George Nelson and Associates for Herman Miller.
Professional reupholstery available at pass-thro...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
$660 Sale Price
20% Off
George Nelson Thin Edge Group Double Dresser, Walnut, Herman Miller, 2017, USA.
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson thin edge double dresser, chest, Walnut, Herman Miller.
In 1944, Life magazine published an extensive article detailing the “Storage Wall”, George Nelson’s novel archi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Arthur Umanoff Desk Clock, George Nelson & Associates, 1950s
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Amarillo, TX
George Nelson & Associates
table clock.
Howard Miller Clock Company,
USA.
Rosewood, steel.
Measures: 4.25 W x 3 D x 5.5 H inches.
Signed with decal manufacturer's label t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pedestal Side Coffee 5452 Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
The famous coffee table designed by George Nelson in 1960 for Herman Miller. White pedestal base, white tabletop. Signed!
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Omni Wall Unit - 4 Bay
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller mid-century walnut omni wall unit - 4 bay
This wall unit measures: 129.5 wide x 18 deep x 95 inches high.
All piec...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of George Nelson Design for Herman Miller Chests / Dressers / Commodes
By George Nelson
Located in Manhasset, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modern George Nelson design for Herman Miller chests / dressers / commodes. Signed with labels this pair of side by side and all drawer chests have mahogany fro...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Wood
$3,600 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Pair George Nelson Herman Miller 5-Drawer Chests + Door Primavera Basic Series
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare pair of cabinets or chests made by Herman Miller in the early 1950s and designed by American design icon George Nelson. Each cabinet features primavera construction, a form of b...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
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.
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Questions About George Nelson Furniture
- What did George Nelson make?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022George 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.
- Why is George Nelson famous?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022George 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, 2022Modern 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, 2022George 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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