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
Vintage MCM George Nelson 5476 Lounge Chair for Herman Miller Fuchsia Fabric
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM (a.k.a.) Mid-Century Modern 5476 lounge chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Comprised of a walnut frame and fuchsia...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
very rare no.5517 miniature chest by george nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Munich, DE
very early european version of george nelsons iconic miniature chest. made by contura for herman miller.
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
By George Nelson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, Two Drawer File Cabinet in oiled walnut, no hardware. I nee...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Dining Chairs in Beech #4669
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 beech dining chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller # 4669 with caned backs and period fabric for seat covers. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Cane
Brazilian Modern Marshmallow” Sofa by George Nelson, 1956
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, This Brazilian Modern Marshmallow” Sofa by George Nelson is nothing less than gorgeous!
The Marshmallow Sofa, d...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
George Nelson Leather & Walnut Illuminated Vanity with Mirror & Ottoman for Herm
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Leather, Glass, Walnut
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
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
MCM Leather Perch Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Tension Pole Free Standing Emerald Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson
By Omnibus Design, George Nelson
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
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 Desk for Herman Miller, 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller, 1960s
The Top has a very floating appearance.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson Home Office Desk Model 4658 for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
George Nelson & Associates
Home Office desk, model 4658
Manufactured by Herman Miller
USA, 1946
This example is constructed of combed oak, chrome-plated...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Yellow, Swivel Barstools / Drafting Stools by Charles and Ray Eames
By George Nelson, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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 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
Materials
Aluminum
Vitra Coconut Leather Chair by George Nelson
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the stunning Coconut Leather Chair by renowned designer George Nelson for Vitra. This iconic piece features a sleek and modern design, with a curved seat and armrests for...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Series Credenza/Cabinet
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
A rare Rosewood Thin Edge credenza/cabinet designed by George Nelson, Produced by Herman Miller in 1950s, with 5 drawers (1 hidden behind the door) and two shelves. Applied foil manu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
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
George Nelson Thin Edge Twin Bed for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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
George Nelson Sofa Combination for Herman Miller, USA 1960
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This fantastic sofa, designed by George Nelson, is an iconic piece of Mid-Century Modern design. Manufactured by Herman Miller in the USA around 1960.
The sofa has a two-seater seat...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 8 Drawer Dresser
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, 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
Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Black Leather, White Shell, Chrome
By George Nelson
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Black Leather, White Shell, Chrome
Coconut lounge chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, manufactured by Vitra. Black leather...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Steel
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
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera Headboard
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Forney, TX
A rare American Mid-Century Modern headboard for a double (full) size bed with storage and adjustable backrests by important Modernist architect and designer George Nelson (American, 1908-1986) for Herman Miller, circa 1950, model 4647 from the Primavera Collection, walnut, tufted vinyl, ebonized feet.
Dimensions: (approx)
40" High, 56.25" Wide, 12" Deep
A superb example, in excellent original vintage condition, having a pair tufted vinyl doors that slide down to reveal individual storage compartments. Walnut veneer in excellent condition with one small (.75") stable bubble beneath the surface at top (no splitting or discoloration present). Bed retains both brackets and anchor pins...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, PVC, Wood, Walnut
George Nelson Swag Leg Cocktail Table for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Herman Miller pedestal cocktail or end table, designed by George Nelson, showcases a sleek and modern aesthetic. It features a black Formica-style top, providing a durable and st...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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
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
Materials
Birch
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
George Nelson Thin Edge Group Dresser, Double, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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
$9,065 Sale Price
30% Off
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
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
Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Clock
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
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 Action Office Table or Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Skokie, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Vintage Action Office Table or Desk
The Action Office desk or conference table was designed by American designer and architect George Nelson (1908-1986) for Herman Miller. A substantial piece, It features a beautifully grained walnut top mounted on a streamlined, polished stainless steel base. The desk top edge is trimmed in black rubber. to protect it against bumps and bruises. Two small desk drawers slide out from beneath the table top. The drawers can be removed if desired. The desk top has been recently restored and is in excellent condition. Action Office was originally designed as a set of components that could be combined in multiple ways and changed as needed to evolve with the office over time.
George Nelson was one of the founders of American Modernism. From 1946 until 1972, Nelson was director of design at Herman Miller. While there, Nelson introduced several important innovations in office furniture design, such as the Swagged Leg Group, which included the DAF and MAA chairs...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
1970’s George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Long Dresser
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We recently acquired a set of George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge chests out of an estate. They are vintage 1970’s and still each retain the Herman Miller Label. Please see our other li...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage 3 Drawer Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Walnut 3 drawer dresser with the classic cupcake pulls. This Dresser is part of the Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
Extremely Rare George Nelson Bubble Floor Lamp Original Birch Tripod Base 1950s
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
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 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
George Nelson Platform Bench by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
Introduced in 1946, the slat platform bench was one of Nelson's first designs for Herman Miller after becoming their design director. Intended to serve as a table, a seat, or a base ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Maple
Alexander Girard & George Nelson Inc. Wall Mounted Vanity, Model 1030
By Alexander Girard, George Nelson
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
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
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Walnut Dressers, Model 4620, by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by George Nelson as model 4620 for Herman Miller's Basic Cabinet Series, this pair of walnut dressers sits on ebonized wood legs. Each...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Walnut
American mid-century modern wood laminate desk George Nelson Herman Miller 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in MIlano, IT
American mid-century modern wood laminate desk George Nelson Herman Miller 1960s
Desk or writing desk in wood and metal. The top is in white laminate, with a smaller upper top suppor...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 6 Drawer Dresser
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Countryside, 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 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
George Nelson Desk or Office Chair, Very Rare, New Red Boucle Knoll Upholstery
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very rare George Nelson desk chair, freshly reupholstered in a crimson Knoll Classic boucle.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Kite Wall Clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller, Vitra Label
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern kite wall clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller, Vitra Label
George Nelson (American, 1908-1986) Group of Table and Wall Clocks for Howard Miller, Vitra Design Museum, Poland/Germany, designed 1949-1954 Vitra Design Museum labels, With battery-operated mechanisms
The Kite clock...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Sideboard by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1970s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wooden sideboard with 1 black sliding door containing two height-adjustable shelves. There is a door on the side containing a shelf, and a trapdoor on the top so that a waste bin can...
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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
By George Nelson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, a four drawer cabinet with files in oiled walnut, no hardwa...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Iron
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Model 5681, by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by George Nelson, this pair of clean-lined model 5681 lounge chairs were produced by Herman Miller from 1956 to 1967. Raised on square chrome legs, the upholstered club seat...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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 & Alexander Girard Wall Mounted Cabinet, 1964
By George Nelson
Located in Coronado, CA
An extremely uncommon wall-mounted cabinet designed collaboratively by George Nelson and Alexander Girard in 1964 as part of the Herman Miller accessory line. The cabinet features tw...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Walnut, Paint
Set 4 George Nelson, 1st Year Production Daf Swag Leg Dining Chair / Fiberglass
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare set of four swag legged dining chairs designed in 1958 by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Only produced in fiberglass for a few years, cream colored fiberglass on a s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid century modern walnut extension dining table by George Nelson Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern original walnut extension dining table designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller with 2 leaves. This dining table has a walnut top with 2x walnut leaves that sto...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Steel
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
George Nelson for Herman Miller Modular Steel Frame 2-Piece Seating & Table 60s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A sleek and minimal modular steel frame 2-piece seating system and tables by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Circa 1960s. Sleek and functional design with built in laminate white ta...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Fabric
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
Extra Long George Nelson Platform Bench by Herman Miller, early 1950's
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
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
Wood, Maple
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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- 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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