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
Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller
By Robert Propst, George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Action Office desk, model 64 902, designed by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller from the 1960s. Base made of chrome-plated aluminum with white plastic protectors. Locka...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
George Nelson Chest / Dresser Cabinet for Herman Miller # 4935
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted dresser chest or cabinet standing on shorter legs in a dark ebony finish with side door having two adjustable shelves . The other side has five drawers , all with...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
1950's George Nelson X-Leg Extension Dining Table Model 5062
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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 Herman Miller Primavera Two Tone Four Drawer Dresser Cabinet
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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
1950's Rare George Nelson for Howard Miller Chronopak 4765 Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful example of a mid century design by George Nelson for the Howard Miller clock company, this Chronopak Model 4765A clock is in beautiful condition and running well and keep...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
George Nelson Thin Edge Group dresser for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson design Thin Edge Group dresser for Herman Miller. Sophisticated looking and very functional as a daily dresser. Comprising four smaller drawers across the top and three...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Omni Freestanding Shelving Unit w/ Secretary Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Modular freestanding unit with secretary desk. Walnut wood with omni metal rods.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, 1950s
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Introducing the Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, an iconic piece of modern design that combines comfort, elegance, an...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Pair Walnut Two Door Cabinet George Nelson Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Baltimore, MD
Remarkably Iconic rare pair of double door cabinets designed by George Nelson for the Herman Miller, Primavera line circa 1950s. Iconic pi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Group Dresser
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Spectacular rosewood Thin Edge collection model 5221 eight-drawer dresser, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Drawer fronts show off gorgeous figured rosewood selection, fi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early George Nelson desk / return, child's desk, Modernist, Herman Miller, Retains original Herman Miller foil label, 4 drawers, pencil dividers, steel frame, minor pitting (lower right side bottom). Original designed for larger desk, return, typewriter desk...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Desk with Return
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Desk with Return
This desk measures: 80.75 wide x 18.5 deep x 45 high
The return measures: 59 wide x 29.5 deep x 29 inches high, with a c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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 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.
Category
1950s American Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$13,500 / set
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
$3,300 Sale Price
21% Off
1970s 6ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1970s Herman Miller Action Office desk with two drawers, designed by George Nelson and Robert Probst. This is a delightful...
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1970s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Oak
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
Irving Harper Fire Starter by George Nelson Associates for Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Irving Harper, Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Irving Harper under George Nelson Associates for Howard Miller c. 1950s, USA. The footed cast iron pot features a coiled-handle and white firing stone that shows minimal ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Iron
1960s George Nelson "COCONUT" Ottoman / Foot Stool / Herman Miller, Classic
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century Modern Ottoman / Foot Stool designed by George Nelson for the Coconut Chair, Nice early example. Great color , patina.
Dimensions: 16 high x 23 1/2 wide x 18 1/2...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Herman Miller Executive Credenza by George Nelson - 4 File Drawers
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Herman Miller Executive Credenza by George Nelson
We have a pair of these (found together) listed separately. These appear to be ups...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early and Rare George Nelson Pretzel Chair American Mid Century
By George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful sculptural side chair. Pretzel designed in 1950s by George Nelson, amazing original finish and patina. Iconic and very rare chair hard to find a beautiful sculptural piece.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Wood
George Nelson Stool for Herman Miller, USA, 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
George Nelson Stool for Herman Miller, USA - 1960s in all original condition with the rare brown base
George Nelson (1908-1986) was an American industrial designer and architect who...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
Lazy Susan Round Dining Table Very Rare Brazilian Rosewood Top
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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
Materials
Steel
George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock #4766
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice vintage mid century modern George Nelson for Howard Miller 4766 Clock in working condition. The clock has an alarm function that is working as well. The clock bears a Treadway...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of White Perch Chairs by George Nelson for Vitra
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of white leather stools or 'Perch Chairs' by George Nelson for Vitra. Designed 1964. This pair is manufactured in 2010 by Vitra. Some signs of use ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Chrome
George Nelson for Herman Miller Circular White Laminate Lazy Susan Dining Table
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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
Set of Two Leather Original George Nelson Coconut Chairs, Vitra
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in Praha, CZ
Coconut lounge chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, manufactured by Vitra. Black leather, white shell and chrome legs, good original condition.
- Marked by original lab...
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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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
George Nelson Basic Series Dresser for Herman Miller in white and walnut.
By George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful White and Walnut Chest of Drawers by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This dresser is from the Basic series with its iconic black lacquer wood legs, beautiful walnut case a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
$4,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Mosaic Tile Wall Clock in Walnut by George Nelson & Assoc circa 1950s
By Irving Harper, George Nelson
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
Materials
Walnut, Glass
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson design rosewood thin edge tall chest for Herman Miller. Featuring five drawers, two with fitted dividers on aluminum legs and original...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An eight-drawer double dresser from George Nelson’s Thin Edge collection for Herman Miller. Design features the slender rosewood case for which the series was named and a double stac...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson Early Walnut Two Door Cabinet for Herman Miller Mid Century
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very early cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This cabinet has unusual silver pulls.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chair by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chair by George Nelson, c 1952,,, gREAT EXAMPLE, Iconic Design. Becoming increasingly harder and harder to find..Nice original condition,, Age appropri...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Plywood
George Nelson & Associates Cabinets, Herman Miller, Model 4617
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
George Nelson & Associates Cabinets, Herman Miller model 4617. Handsome bedside cabinets/nightstands, purchased by Solo Modern, from the estate of famed Mad Magazine cartoonist, Mort Drucker...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Zinc
Set of George Nelson Swag Leg Chairs by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
The swag leg chair designs by the office of George Nelson were developed in response to his desire to create a chair with a beautiful "swagged" leg (one that tapers while it curves)....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Steel
George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Cabinet for Herman Miller
By Craig Ellwood, George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A cabinet from George Nelson’s Thin Edge collection for Herman Miller modified by architect Craig Ellwood for one of his homes. The design features a slender rosewood case with four ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Five Drawer Tall Chest & Two Door Cabinet Server by George Nelson for Herman
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
Five-drawer tall cabinet model 4610 with matching two-door server cabinet model 4625 designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller 1952. Both cabinets are in excellent restored condition and were in the dining room of an estate designed by architect Louis Kahn...
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Mid-20th Century American George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Wood
George Nelson Side Table for Herman Miller, Usa, 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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 Sofa Combination for Herman Miller, USA 1960
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Wilnis, UT
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
1950s John Pyle for George Nelson Associates Laminate Pretzel Chairs set of 4
By George Nelson, John Pile
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A set of four scarce John Pile for George Nelson Associates of Herman Miller Side Chairs. These chairs are purportedly from a run of around 100 chairs before being discontinued. A l...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Birch, Walnut
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
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$1,760 Sale Price
60% Off
Perch Stool by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. USA. Reupholstered in Kvadrat felt wool. Drafting stool.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Wool
George Nelson Basic Series Cabinet on Ebonized Herman Miller Bench
By George Nelson
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rare 1960s George Nelson for Herman Miller cabinet set upon an1 iconic Herman Miller slat ebonized bench.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Herman Miller George Nelson & Robert Propst A02 Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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
Mid Century Bitossi George Nelson Ceramic Pizza Slice Wall Clock
By George Nelson, Howard Miller, Bitossi
Located in Lutz, FL
Bitossi and George Nelson Meridian Collection Model 7542 wall clock produced by Howard Miller. Italian ceramic clock designed by Aldo Londi and h...
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Mid-20th Century Italian George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
Iconic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
An iconic and authentic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock with its original stamp / maker’s mark intact.
Measurements: 19.5ʺ wide, 2.5" deep and 19....
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
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
George Nelson, Armchairs, Iron, USA, 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in High Point, NC
A set of four iron armchairs designed by George Nelson and produced by Arbuck, USA, c. 1952.
Dimensions: 29” H x 19” W 19” D
Seat height: 16.5”
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1950s American Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Iron
$7,200 / set
1950s George Nelson Thin Edge Walnut Dressers for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Just in, two matching dressers designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, c1950s. Sourced from the original owner in the Pacific Palisades of California, these beauties have receiv...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Metal
$14,625 Sale Price
35% Off
George Nelson, Modular Sofa and Table Seating System, 1966 for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s, United States.
Very fine Modular §seater sofa by George Nelson (1908-1986) for Herman Miller.
This sofa has a metal frame with square chro...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge King-Sized Headboard in Rosewood
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Thin Edge King-sized headboard, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1952. This example dates to the 1950s. The design features a rectangular frame with a rich ro...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Steel
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Kite Wall Clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller, Vitra Label
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
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
Pair of George Nelson Asymmetric Cases
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson was an iconic designer who collaborated with Herman Miller to create some of the most innovative and sought-after furniture designs of the mid-20th century. Among his m...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Silver
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 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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