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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
Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The Coconut chair was designed in 1955 by the American architect, industrial designer, author, editor and teacher George Nelson. Obviously he took his inspiration from a coconut that...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Steel

George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet with Marble Top
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful steel frame cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. All cabinets restored with maple drawer fronts and marble tops. Match...
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1950s Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Metal

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

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Aluminum

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

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Walnut

Iconic George Nelson ‘Coconut’ Lounge Chair
By George Nelson, Vitra
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

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Steel

Four Drawer Thin Edge Dresser / Chest of Drawers in Rosewood by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
George Nelson Thin Edge cabinet in Brazilian Rosewood, manufactured by Herman Miller. Signed with the early round Herman Miller medallion. Very good original condition. Very few sign...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Porcelain, Rosewood

George Nelson & Daniel Lewis for Koch Lowy "Eyeshade" Articulated Desk Lamp
By Koch & Lowy, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this uncommon 1970s "Eyeshade" articulated desk lamp designed by George Nelson and Daniel Lewis for Koch & Lowy. The shade can be raised up/down, rotate, and tilt up/down. It is composed of an outer perforated black metal screen, an inner aluminum shade, and green acrylic end detail that glows when the light is on, an apparent modern reference to the green glass shades of antique bankers lamps...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Metal, Steel

1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Full Size Headboard in Walnut
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Walnut Full-Sized Headboard, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1952. This design was part of George Nelson's Thin Edge Series. It features a construction of bo...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Steel

George Nelson Miniature Chest Model 5215, 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in Brussels, BE
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Wood

Irving Harper Fireplace Tool Set by George Nelson Associates for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson, Irving Harper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Irving Harper under George Nelson Associates for Howard Miller c.1950s, USA. This set of fireplace tools features three wrought iron tools on a three legged wrought iron ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Wrought Iron

54" Vintage Single Pedestal Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
54" Vintage single pedestal desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This distinctive desk has two drawers, one of which is a filing drawer along with stainless steel legs. A great d...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Steel

George Nelson Chess Piece Clock
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare model #2251 chess piece table clock designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock Company. Turned walnut base supports w...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Brass

1950 George Nelson Herman Miller Basic Cabinet Series Two Door Cabinet in Walnut
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a two-door cabinet designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller circa 1950. This is a gorgeous original example, which appears remarkably intact. As not...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Brass

Space Age Daf Chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller, Set of 4
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 very rare DAF armchairs designed by George nelson for Herman Miller. The chairs are made from fiberglas shells mounted on white lacquered metal legs. Very similar to the L...
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1960s American Space Age Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Metal

George Nelson Steel Frame Group Rolling Table / Cart
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare and unusual George Nelson for Herman Miller table on rollers from the Steel Frame Group, made by Herman Miller. White lamina...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Steel

Vintage George Nelson Herman Miller Steel Frame White Coffee Table
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful clean signed example of this form. All original. White laminate top. Original white finish. Style of Florence Knoll.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

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Metal

Pair of George Nelson Asymmetric Cases
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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

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Aluminum, Silver

1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Cabinet Series Three-Door Cabinet Bar
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Three-Door Basic Cabinet Series bar in walnut, initially designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1946. This particular piece was produced ca.1950. Three cabinet door...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Steel

George Nelson for Arbuck Wrought Iron Patio Side Tables
By George Nelson, Arbuck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of elegant, tiered, wrought iron side tables by George Nelson For Arbuck feature travertine tops that lay within the frames and mesh bottom tiers at 14 inches height.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

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Travertine, Wrought Iron

Pedestal Coffee Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA, 1954
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pedestal side or coffee table designed in 1954 by George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA. White laminate top with polished aluminum base. See our other matching small table with wooden...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Aluminum

1954 George Nelson for Herman Miller Ebonized X Leg Dining Table / Desk 7230-X
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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

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Steel

George Nelson EOG Walnut Table
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1950s. A large dining table or work table from George Nelson’s Executive Office Group for Herman Miller. Features a generous rec...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

Pair American Modernist Walnut Nightstands George Nelson for Herman Miller 1955
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of original American Modernist nightstands/bookshelves by George Nelson (1908-1986) for Herman Miller, circa 1955. The Basic Cabinet Series was first introduced in the la...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Teak

Restored George Nelson Sofa
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Sofa designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Newly upholstered in a ticking striped fabric with chrome legs. Measures: 81". Arm height 21"               
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

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Fabric

Sideboard by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wooden sideboard with 2 black sliding doors, each containing height-adjustable shelves and lockable doors designed by George Nelson. Wear due to time and age. For shipping, request u...
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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Metal

1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Side Table / Nightstand on Pedestal Base
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pedestal Occasional Table, model 5655, designed by George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller in 1956. The piece has a case of Brazilian Rosewood and has a pedestal base of white enameled aluminum. It has one drawer. The base has been professionally restored, and the rosewood case has been freshly refinished. The piece measures 17 inches deep, 24 inches wide...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Aluminum

1960 George Nelson 8000 Series EOG Credenza for Herman Miller with Walnut Top
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous 8000 series Executive Office Group sliding-door cabinet / credenza, designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller. This example dates to circa...
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1960s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest
By George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest This chest of drawers measures: 39.75 wide x 18.5 deep x 40.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller BCS Walnut Three Drawer Cabinet (no bench)
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an uncommon Walnut Cabinet with four drawers, Model 4606, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1946. This design was part of George Nelson's Basic Cabinet Series. T...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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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

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Metal, Aluminum, Steel

George Nelson Coffee Table in White by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is George Nelson's signature end table, characterized by clean lines and practicality. The metal base pedestal looks almost organic as it rise...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

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Aluminum

Herman Miller Mid-Century Tables
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century end tables by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Walnut frames with white laminate tops. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

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Laminate, Walnut

C. 1950 Set of Eight George Nelson for Herman Miller Tubular Steel Dining Chairs
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of eight Dining Chairs, Model 4671, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1948. These examples date to the 1950s, and the listed price includes the set of eigh...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Coffee Table on Hairpin Legs, 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish Mid-Century Modern coffee table By George Nelson for Herman Miller USA, 1950s White laminate top, with walnut trim, and brass finished steel hairpin legs. Measures: 28....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Steel

C. 1955 George Nelson for Herman Miller Extension Dining Table Model 5757
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rarely seen Extension Dining Table, Model 5757, designed by George Nelson and Associates for Herman Miller in 1955. The piece features a white powder coated steel base with...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Steel

Set of Six George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Dining Chairs
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller teak and upholstered dining chairs. We also have the matching dining table, please inquire for details. All items ar...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Teak

George Nelson for Herman Miller Pedestal/ Side Table
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
George Nelson for Herman Miller Pedestal Table. Aluminum Base with a formica top and maple edge. Classic, useful design! Very clean example!
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

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Metal

1970s 4ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1970s vintage Herman Miller Action Office desk, designed by George Nelson. This is a classic example of Nelson's work with great emphasis on simplicity and functionality. It has cast aluminum legs and basket-like pull-out drawers. We have multiple Action Office desks in stock...
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1970s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Aluminum

1953 George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Edge Series 5221 Rosewood Dresser Cabinet
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1953 production Model 5221 Thin Edge dresser / cabinet, designed by George Nelson, produced by Herman Miller. Notably, this example was specified in the mo...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Rosewood

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

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Laminate, Oak

Glass Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid walnut open cabinet or vitrine with three adjustable glass shelves and a solid glass paneled back.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Glass, Walnut

1950's Original George Nelson Herman Miller X Leg Extension Dining Table 5260
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare and stunning original George Nelson & Associates X-Leg dining table in oak. This example is a classic George Nelson piece, showcasing tubular x-legs and a c...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Metal

Wrought Iron Coffee Table by George Nelson for Arbuck
By Arbuck, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1950s. Glass top with iron frame. Indoor or outdoor use.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Swag Leg Side Table
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Swag Leg Side Table Classic vintage mid century modern side table with white ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

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Metal

Round Conference or Dining Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Nice round dining or conference table designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller around 1960. It has a white top and rod combined with a chromed star shaped base. This table is very similar to the Eames contract tables...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

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Metal

Swag Leg Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller - 1950s, La Fonda, Space Age
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Berlin, DE
Swag Leg Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller - 1950s This iconic Swag Leg Chair was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in the 1950s. The chair is characterized by its ...
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20th Century Bauhaus George Nelson Furniture

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Fiberglass

American Modern Wood Metal Dining Table by George Nelson Herman Miller, 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in MIlano, IT
American Modern wood and black metal Dining table by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s elegant and fantastic dining table with thick ova...
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1960s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Metal

George Nelson Sofa Combination for Herman Miller, USA 1960
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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

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Metal

C. 1954 George Nelson for Herman Miller Three Drawer Cabinet 34x24x18 in
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an uncommon Walnut Cabinet with three drawers, Model 4603, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1946. This design was part of George Nelson's Basic Cabinet Series. ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Steel

George Nelson, Pair of Low Tables with Curved Iron Structure
By George Nelson
Located in Milano, IT
COD-1439 George Nelson Pair of low tables with curved iron structure and glass top resting on small colored spheres. UK manufacture, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

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Iron

1954 George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Four Drawer Dresser in Walnut
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Herman Miller Thin-Edge Four-Drawer Dresser, model 3302, designed by George Nelson in 1952. This piece dates to circa 1954 and is rarely seen in the marketplace in this con...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Steel

Florence' Melamine Bowl by Irving Harper for George Nelson associates, 1950s
By George Nelson, Irving Harper
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A molded sea foam blue melamine bowl in the Florence pattern from the Prolon series designed for George Nelson and Associates.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Plastic

Rare Black Frame Teak Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Black Frame Teak Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Features 3 doors, inside the left door is 1 drawer and shelves, the other side has 4 drawers. could be used as a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Walnut

1950s Mid Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Gate Leg Dining Table
By George Nelson
Located in Monrovia, CA
1950s Mid Century George Nelson for Herman Miller gate leg dining table George Nelson Vintage 1950s Walnut Gate Leg Dining Table By Herman Miller. George Nelson Designed This Table For Herman Miller In The 1950s With A Special Wide Wood Hinge And Double Gate Leg For Stability. This Table Is Considered An Iconic Mid Century Modern Design. This Fabulous Design Is Essentially 3 Modern Tables In 1. 1. A Small Dining Table. 2. A Desk or Work Table With 1 Leaf In The Up Position. 3. A Large Dining Table - Fully Extended - Seating 6 or More . This Original Walnut George Nelson Gate Leg Table...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

George Nelson, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Steel, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white-lacquered steel, wood and beige velvet fabric lounge chairs designed by  George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller, USA, 1950s. Seat height: 14.15” Reupholstered i...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Steel

Modular Table Bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller with Pierre Frey cushion
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
“design is a response to social change“ george nelson said, the director of design with office furniture manufacturer herman miller. economic growth and larger companies lead to rapi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Steel

George Nelson Bureau No. 1
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1950s. A stunning bureau or sideboard by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Features walnut construction with four wide drawers and storage cabinet with two adjustable shelves...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Aluminum

Early Original George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa. Amazing Condition. Signed
By Irving Harper, George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Orignal production iconic Marshmallow Sofa designed by Irving Harper for the George Nelson Office therefore attributed to George Nelson. Manufactured by Herman Miller and signed who...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Furniture

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Aluminum, 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.
Questions About George Nelson Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    George 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    George 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, 2022
    Modern 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, 2022
    George 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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