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
Brazilian Modern Marshmallow” Sofa by George Nelson, 1956
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Designed by George Nelson and Irving Harper in 1956, the Marshmallow Sofa is known for its construction of individual, circular upholstered discs mounted on a steel frame. The discs ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
"Modular Seating" Group by George Nelson Herman Miller, Mid-Century, 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This seating group from George Nelson’s "Modular Seating" series for Herman Miller combines timeless design with exceptional functionality. The flexible arrangement of elements allow...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 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 Cabinet for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson BSC cabinet for Herman Miller, c.1950's, USA. The design features a two door walnut cabinet with interior shelves. Each cabinet door has a polished aluminum pull. The c...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
George Nelson Stool for Herman Miller
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in Berlin, DE
George Nelson stool for Herman Miller
Early Vitra label.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1954 George Nelson for Herman Miller Ebonized X Leg Dining Table / Desk 7230-X
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very rare George nelson X leg dining table / desk, produced by Herman Miller. This example is the model number 7230-X ta...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller Circular White Laminate Lazy Susan Dining Table
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century circular dining table with a white laminate top featuring a central lazy susan circular section that rotates, resting on a white powder coated metal pedestal bas...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
Early Black George Nelson / Herman Miller Platform Bench. rounded legs
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
A classic, original 1950's vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller slat bench. Original ebonized finish with amazing warm patina. Age appropriate wear. throughout.Structurally sound....
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 for Herman Miller 'Basic Cabinet Series' Dresser, c. 1955, Signed
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic chest of drawers was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, part of the 'Basic Cabinet Series' and also called 'Primavera', t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Wood
$3,150 Sale Price
25% Off
George Nelson Walnut Thin Edge Chest of Drawers for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in North Hollywood, CA
I’m excited to introduce you to this stunning mid-century walnut chest of drawers, designed by the renowned George Nelson for Herman Miller in the 1950s. This piece is not just furni...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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/ Alexander Girard Hanging Wall Vanity
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
George Nelson and Alexander Girard Hanging Drop down lighted Vanity. Beautiful graphic design on the front panel. Panel opens down to reveal a mirror, small drawers and lights that...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Dining Chairs in Beech #4669
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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, Cane, Beech
$3,996 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Chests
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Pair of George Nelson thin edge chests or nightstands. The items are rosewood veneer with four pull-out drawers and metal legs.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
$12,500 / set
George Nelson Side Table for Herman Miller, Usa, 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
George Nelson side table for Herman Miller, USA - 1960s.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Wenge
George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 5240 Thin Edge Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 5240 Mid Century Thin Edge Walnut Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 40 wide x 18.5 deep x 41 inches high
Great Vintage Condition - Gentle...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1950s George Nelson Thin-Edge Queen Headboard in Walnut, Model 4909
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a George Nelson queen-sized headboard, Model 4909, produced by Herman Miller in the USA. It was originally designed in 1954. The piece is formed of solid and veneered walnut....
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
Thus is a Herman Miller Desk designed by George Nelson. It's from Nelson's Action Office Series. It has 2 pull out drawers and a mid drawer. The top is wood and the legs are steel wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
George Nelson Herman Miller Miniature Chest # 5215
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual version of the George Nelson miniature/jewelry chest #5215. This one features the white formica on the bottom of the case not the top as is more typical. Teak wood constructi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1950s George Nelson No. 4000 Series Steel Frame Cabinet, Model 4033
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Steelframe No. 4000 Series Cabinet, initially designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1950. Its model number is 4033. It features a frame of white powder-coated bent...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Howard Miller George Nelson 1984 Checkerboard Table Clock, "Tempo 21" Tower 3
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare postmodern brown and cream checkerboard table clock by Howard Miller Clock Company. From the 1984 "Tempo 21" collection. Slight signs of wear ...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller Platform Bench with Four Drawer Chest
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Platform bench with four drawer chest. 4690 Platform bench 68" in lenght painted black bench. and 4701 Four rawer chest with wire pulls. The case, not connected, can be moved to desired position on bench.
Case is the same depth as bench 18...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Oak
$3,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
George Nelson Action Office Roll-Top-Desk for Herman Miller 1964-1968
By George Nelson
Located in Epfach, DE
George Nelson Action Office Roll-Top-Desk for Herman Miller 1964-1968
Der Roll-Top Desk von George Nelson ist ein ikonisches Beispiel für das innovative Möbeldesign des 20. Jahrhund...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Early Herman Miller Coconut Chair Designed by George Nelson in 1956
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Early Herman Miller Coconut lounge chair.
Manufactured ca. in 1960. Upholstery in brown fabric, coated shell from bent steel, chromed plated ste...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Steel
George Nelson & Associates Kite Table Lamp Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Miami, FL
George Nelson & Associates Kite table lamp made by Howard Miller.
The shade was recently replaced. Chrome was not cleaned and has wear. Please see pictures.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Chrome
C. 1954 George Nelson for Herman Miller Gate Leg Dining Table in Mahogany
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Gate-leg dining table, model 4656, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1946. This piece dates to 1954 and is constructed of mahogany. It features a wide wooden h...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chairs by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched pair Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chaisr designed by by George Nelson, c 1952,,, gREAT EXAMPLES, bOTH chairs retain they're original finish / patina,,,,Iconic Design. Becoming...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Set of 6 Herman Miller DAF Chairs Designed by George Nelson in 1958
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Beautiful set of 6 Herman Miller DAF fiberglass chairs, designed by George Nelson.
The DAF chair is perfectly suitable as a dining chair and due t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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 for Herman Miller 'Action Office 1' Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early George Nelson Action Office 1 desk in original condition with minor wear.
George Nelson for Herman Miller, polished aluminum, plastic laminate, w...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
George Nelson "Half Nelson" Adjustable Table Lamp for Koch and Lowy
By Koch & Lowy, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Half Nelson table lamp, designed by George Nelson for Koch and Lowy. This thoughtful design features a pivoting metal shade that can be adjusted...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of Four George Nelson ''Pretzel'' Armchair Made by ICF, Italy, 1984-1986
By George Nelson, ICF De Padova
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare and beautiful set of four ''Pretzel'' armchairs made in laminated wood and manufactured in the 1984/1986 in Italy by ICF De Padova.
Originally designed for Herman Miller in...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Ash
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
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Action Office Roll Top Desk George Nelson for H Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller George Nelson action office series drafting desk
1965 design
This vintage roll-top writing desk is from the Herman Miller "Action...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers 1955 Maple
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning example of mid-century modern craftsmanship, this George Nelson three-drawer cabinet from the Basic Cabinet Series embodies timeless elegance. Designed in the 1950s, it sh...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Birch, Lacquer
$2,800 Sale Price
36% Off
Midcentury George Nelson Gentlemens Secretary Chest
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
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.
In 1945 Nelson began a long association with the Herman Miller Furniture Company of Zeeland, Michigan, where as head designer he developed an innovative line of furniture and commissioned new designs from others. His first commission was Isamu Noguchi`s biomorphic glass-topped coffee table, which began production in 1947, the first of many designs that the sculptor would create for Herman Miller in the late Forties. Nelson also was responsible for bringing the designs of Charles Eames to Herman Miller, and he collaborated with R. Buckminster Fuller on a number of projects.
Among Nelson`s own creations are classic works of 1950s design, including the bubble lamp, ball clock, marshmallow sofa and the pole-supported wall-storage system. Nelson also designed numerous exhibitions, including the 1959 American National Exhibition in Moscow, and the Chrysler Corporation display at the 1964 New York World`s Fair.
Vintage midcentury George Nelson walnut secretary
1960s
A great example of early George Nelson design. Secretary desk and dresser...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$3,920 Sale Price
20% Off
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 "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
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson rosewood Thin Edge chest or dresser for Herman Miller, U.S.A. Exceptional rosewood grain patterns throughout just ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
MidCentury George Nelson Sling Table for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Produced for only 4 years this exceptionally rare "Sling Table" is in wonderful vintage condition. Featuring a rounded granite top on chromed legs. A perfe...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Granite, Steel, Chrome
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
Classic George Nelson / Herman Miller Slat Bench Model #4690 -.1960's
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic George Nelson / Herman Miller Slat Platform Bench Model #4690 -.1960's.. Modern Icon..Retains original finish.. beautiful warm patina.. really nice original condition..
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Wood, Birch
George Nelson Vanity Stool from Knoll, 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic model 4672 vanity stool designed by George Nelson. Plush rectangular seat gracefully perched on a brushed aluminum base. Minimal design and compact size makes it an attractiv...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller Low Walnut Credenza
By George Nelson
Located in Denton, TX
Rare Glass sliding doors on a walnut display cabinet with adjustable shelves.
Chrome legs with original Domes of silence glides.
The Herman Miller badge is missing, please see pictur...
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Chrome
C. 1954 George Nelson For Herman Miller End Table/Cabinet With Glass Top
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an End Table / Cabinet from George Nelson's Basic Cabinet Series, originally designed in 1946. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller C. 1954. This piece is co...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Credenza, Model 5724, 1957
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Credenza, Model 5724, 1957
Beautifully grained walnut case with quarter-sawn walnut doors. Features four drawers and a pair of doors conceal...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$7,040 Sale Price
20% Off
1950's George Nelson X-Leg Extension Dining Table Model 5062
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Hanover, MA
Early George Nelson model 5062 X-Leg extension dining table for Herman Miller, 1952.
Table has two 12 inch extension leaves and pull-out metal extension tracks.
Table is 29 inches...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Iron
1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood 5221 8-Drawer Dresser
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Model 5221 dresser from the Thin Edge series, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1953. This piece was produced in the United States and dates back to the 1950s....
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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
$8,585 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s George Nelson Herman Miller Primavera Two Tone Four Drawer Dresser Cabinet
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a George Nelson for Herman Miller 2-tone dresser with 4 drawers. This example has a matching 4-drawer, 1-door dresser/credenz...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
George Nelson Chest for Herman Miller Model 5517 Commode Sideboard 1952
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Telgte, DE
George Nelson vertical chest of drawers commode for Herman Miller model 5517 sideboard 1952
The solid wood Nelson miniature chest, inspired by J...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
George Nelson Rosewood Thin edge Dresser
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A rosewood thin edge chest designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
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1950s Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Herman Miller George Nelson & Robert Propst A02 Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a Herman Miller A02 Desk. It was designed by George Nelson and Robert Propst. It has a wood top with steel legs and brush aluminum feet.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid century birch dresser credenza by George Nelson Herman miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera dresser or credenza. Has right side cabinet door and Four drawers with curved nickel metal pulls. Has drawer dividers and left s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Nickel
George Nelson Modular Group Sofa
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
The modular seating group designed by the Nelson office in 1955 is one of our favorite sofa designs. It was designed on a 30" module and offered in a wide variety of configurations. ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Steel
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson design rosewood "Thin Edge" chest or dresser for Herman Miller, U.S.A. Exceptional rosewood grain patterns throughout the case and drawer fronts with new spinning top a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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 Gateleg Drop Leaf Dining Table for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson expandable gateleg dining table table for Herman Miller, c.1950s, USA. The walnut table features beautiful dovetail joinery, two drop leaves and a center leaf. The tabl...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Round Side Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The George Nelson-designed round pedestal side table for Herman Miller features a timeless and sleek design. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it boasts a circular table s...
Category
1980s 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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