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 Designed Daybed
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century daybed designed by George Nelson for Modernica's 'Case Study' collection. Well made with thick painted wood, and enforced with metal brackets. Set on low V-shape legs wit...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
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Metal
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 Custom for Hugh DuPree Steel Frame Cabinets 1960
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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
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Steel, Chrome
George Nelson for Herman Miller Extendable Dining Table
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Esperance, NY
Available for purchase is this beautiful original mid-century table, featuring two butterfly leaves for easy extension. When fully extended, the table measures 82” in width.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
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Wood
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
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Glass, Rosewood, Plywood
$7,800 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Custom George Nelson / Girard "pin-wheel" marble top coffee / cocktail table
By George Nelson, Herman Miller, Alexander Girard
Located in Buffalo, NY
Custom George Nelson / Girard "pin-wheel" marble top coffee / cocktail table... Table is comprised of swiveling base model 5452 and a marble top believe to have been designed by Alex...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
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Marble, Aluminum
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
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
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Aluminum
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
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Brass
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
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Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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
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Aluminum
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
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Paper
George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet with Marble Top
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful steel frame cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. All cabinets restored with maple drawer fronts and marble tops. Match...
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1950s Vintage George Nelson Furniture
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Metal
George Nelson Nightstands with Pull Out Tables for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of dark ebony toned Mid Century nightstands with pull out bedside table and upper and lower bookcase styled storage . A early designed by George ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
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Wood
George Nelson for Herman Miller Steelframe Dressers with Walnut - Pair
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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
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Steel
$5,100 Sale Price / set
25% Off
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
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Upholstery, Walnut
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
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Cane, Walnut
George Nelson for Herman Miller Sling Sofa, Model 6832 (1963)
By George Nelson
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
A striking example of mid-century modern design, this Model 6832 Sling Sofa was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1963. Featuring black leather cushions suspended withi...
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1960s Vintage George Nelson Furniture
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Chrome
George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Office Group Walnut Desk & Return
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Steel, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white-lacquered steel, wood and beige velvet fabric lounge chairs designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller, USA, 1950s.
Seat Height (inches): 14.15"
Arm H...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
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Steel
Lazy Susan Round Dining Table Very Rare Brazilian Rosewood Top
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early, rare rosewood lazy susan dining table designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. The center white laminate area is a lazy susan so it turns in a circular motion. This is the...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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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Aluminum, Steel
Small desk from the "Action Office" series by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Mobilier International, George Nelson
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Small desk from the "Action Office" series by George Nelson for Herman Miller, distributed by Mobilier International in France, 1968, featuring a storage pull-out.
A break on one rea...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
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Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller MCM Walnut and Leather Twin Headboards
By George Nelson
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Iconic George Nelson for Herman Miller twin walnut headboards with full grain beige leather inset panels with tufting. The paneled doors lower to reveal shelf storage perfect for bo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
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Leather, Walnut
$1,320 Sale Price
70% Off
Contract Bench System by George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
System is comprised of four modular components including planter, leather cushion and walnut tabletops. Aluminum manufacturer label to underside of cushion ‘George Nelson Design Herm...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
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Steel
Scarce early/ original George Nelson Hanging "Cigar Bubble Lamp -
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Original ,Vintage,, NOT NEW REPRODUCTION! .Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Bubble light will add a touch of softness and luminosity to any interior! Delightful cigar shape hanging p...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
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Metal
Rare Mosaic Tile Wall Clock in Walnut by George Nelson & Assoc circa 1950s
By George Nelson, Irving Harper
Located in Troy, MI
Rare George Nelson And Associates Mosaic Tile Wall Clock
Designed by Irving Harper for George Nelson and Associates and produced by Howard Miller
Model 2232
1957
Walnut frame with...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
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Walnut, Glass
George Nelson for Howard Miller Lucite Wall Clock
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
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.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Offered here is a rare and highly collectible “Model 0693” Sofa, designed by George Nelson as part of his visionary Modular Seating System for Herman Miller, produced between 1956 an...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
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Metal
Cocoon lamp by George Nelson, Italy 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Hannover, DE
An absolute rarity!
A cocoon pendant lamp designed by George Nelson in the 1960s. The lampshade is made of original resin.
It is in good vintage condition. The shade has no holes o...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Resin
Tension Pole Free Standing Emerald Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson
By Omnibus Design, George Nelson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This Omni shelving system by George Nelson redefines modular display with architectural finesse and mid-century innovation. The shelving unit is supported by slender, spring-loaded t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
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Aluminum, Metal
George Nelson Pair Chairs for Herman Miller, Oversized, Velvet, circa 1965
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pair George Nelson chairs for Herman Miller, circa 1965
Stylish oversized chairs in petrol velvet with brushed steel feet. They are in good original condition with no major flaws and ready to use. Labelled at the bottom. Main focus of these chairs certainly lies on the very desirable and scarce size of 37" x 37" and 27" height. They are very elegant yet comfortable. Will ship crated...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
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Steel
$5,167 Sale Price / set
52% Off
Rare Pair of 1. Edition Metal Shell Coconuts
By George Nelson
Located in Munich, DE
designed by george nelson in 1955 and made by herman miller.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
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Metal
$9,000 / set
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
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Maple
MCM George Nelson Studio Model 4756 "Steering Wheel" Wall Clock by Howard Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Striking 1950 Model 4756 "Steering Wheel" Wall Clock by the George Nelson Design Studio for the Howard Miller clock company. The clock features a minimalist brushed brass open-face d...
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1950s American Vintage George Nelson Furniture
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Steel
$1,320 Sale Price
40% Off
Pair Of Steel Frame Dressers By George Nelson For Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
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Steel, Chrome
Early George Nelson Howard Miller Table Desk Clock 1949/1950 Mid Century Modern
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
A rare original George Nelson desk or table clock. Very unique bronze metal face and motor housing on beautiful wood cone base Remnants of original Howard Miller Clock Company Zeela...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
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Metal, Brass, Bronze
George Nelson Miniature /Jewelry Chest
By George Nelson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rosewood,Enameled aluminum and porcelain
An early example of this form,model # 5215
Base is original to the cabinet
Disc Manufacturer's label.
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1950s American Vintage George Nelson Furniture
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Rosewood
Iconic George Nelson ‘Coconut’ Lounge Chair
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson, ‘Coconut’ lounge chair, fiberglass, leather upholstery, steel, United States, design 1955, later production
The ‘Coconut’ lounge chair is one of George Nelson’s iconi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Steel
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
George Nelson Original Vintage Brass and Wood Ball Wall Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Oceanside, US
An iconic Original Ball Wall Clock designed in 1947 by George Nelson Associates and produced by the Howard Miller Clock Company in Zeeland, Michigan. This early example features a ra...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
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Brass
George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Action Office Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Robert Propst
Located in Garnerville, NY
The ultimate take on 20th Century Modern roll top desk designed by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller. The Action Office desk features a sliding solid walnut tambour t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
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Steel, Aluminum
$4,237 Sale Price
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
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
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Metal
$4,196 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair American Modernist Walnut Nightstands George Nelson for Herman Miller 1955
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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 Walnut Hidden Leaf Dining Table
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Hidden Leaf Dining Table
This table measures: 54 wide x 36 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 25 inches, each hidden leaf m...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
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Walnut
Herman Miller Typewriter Desk Return by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Introducing the iconic Herman Miller typewriter desk return, a testament to the visionary design of George Nelson. This exceptional piece seamlessly combin...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
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Metal
Nimbus / Beehive Pendant Lamp by George Nelson and Associates Midcentury
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very rare chandelier model NS808 / 'Nimbus' (also known as 'Beehive') by renowned George Nelson and Associates studio made for Nessen Lighting, designed in 1969 by Farid Iskander.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
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Aluminum
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
Cocoon lamp by George Nelson, Italy 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Hannover, DE
An absolute rarity!
A Cocoon pendant lamp designed by George Nelson in the 1960s. The pendant lamp features a design similar to Achille Castiglioni's lamps. The lampshade is made of ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Resin
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
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...
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1950s American Vintage George Nelson Furniture
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Naugahyde
Original Early George Nelson for Herman Miller Pretzel Chair
By George Nelson
Located in Sarasota, FL
George Nelson for Herman Miller pretzel chair. Rare and beautiful chair with very low production. Production being this one either 1957 or 1958. Believed to be under 100 of these ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
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
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dressers
By George Nelson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Thin edge dressers by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Porcelain handles and metal legs.
Dressers have been refinished.
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1950s American Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$13,500 / set
Mid Century Nelson for Avard Wrought Iron Garden Patio Dining Table
By George Nelson, Avard
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century wrought iron garden, patio, poolside dining table attributed to George Nelson, for Avard, sometimes attributed to Frank and Sons, circa 1950's. The table fe...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
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Wrought Iron
Vintage Mid Century Mod Rattan Basket Clock by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A rare and visually striking mid-century wall clock designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller circa 1960s. This unique model features a circular clock face nestled within a sculptu...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
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Rattan
Pedestal Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, Usa, 1955
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pedestal desk designed in 1955 by George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA. Teak wood top with two drawers underneath and polished aluminium bases.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Walnut Hi Boy Dresser Chest
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A George Nelson for Herman Miller hi-boy dresser. An incredible chest of drawers with simply but stunning mid century styling. This piece features a full walnut wood body constructio...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
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Walnut
$2,550 Sale Price
25% Off
George Nelson Dresser / Storage Cabinet in Original Blonde Primavera Finish
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
Fine original condition George Nelson cabinet in Primavera finish. Black legs and aluminum pulls. This example is completely original and in very good original condition. Four dra...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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