George Nelson Seating
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
Limited Edition Multicolor George Nelson For Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa
By Herman Miller, Irving Harper, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
George Nelson Office – Limited Edition Marshmallow Sofa
Designed by Irving Harper for the George Nelson office, this multicolored Marshmallow Sofa is a limited edition piece manufact...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Midcentury Original George Nelson & Associates Cube Sofa
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller. The three-seater sofa with the original black leather upholstery with button tufting and elastic strapping set into an ebonized birch wo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Mid Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Slatted Bench Maple Blonde
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid century George Nelson Herman Miller slatted bench with Amazing Patina. This bench is 72.25" Long Slatted coffee...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Original George Nelson Pretzel Chair, Leather
By George Nelson
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and beautiful ''Pretzel'' ArmChair, laminated wood and dark brown leather seat. Manufactured in the 1984/1986 in Italy by ICF De Padova. Price is for one chair. Pair available.
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Leather, Plywood
$2,800 / item
George Nelson Designed Daybed
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century daybed designed by George Nelson for Modernica's 'Case Study' collection. Well made with thick painted wood, and enforced with metal brackets. Set on low V-shape legs wit...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller Hairpin Leg Daybed Sofa
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Case Study daybed / sofa / couch / chaise lounge featuring iron hairpin legs with pine back suppor...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Metal
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
George Nelson Black Marshmallow Sofa for Herman Miller Mid Century 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration an Original George Nelson Black Marshmallow Sofa for Herman Miller
Maker signed
Iconic mid century sofa, a perfect addition for your home, office or business. ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Metal
George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa
By George Nelson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nelson Marshmallow sofa, model 5670
Manufactured by Herman Miller
A great example of an iconic form.
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1950s American Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Chrome, Stainless Steel, Steel
George Nelson Platform Bench by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
Introduced in 1946, the slat platform bench was one of Nelson's first designs for Herman Miller after becoming their design director. Intended to serve as a table, a seat, or a base ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Maple
George Nelson Slatted Bench Model #4690
By George Nelson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nelson Birch slatted Bench
An early example C.1950
Original Finish
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1950s American Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Birch
Six Foot George Nelson Classic Slat Bench 1950's Original Signed!
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic, original 1950's vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller slat bench. Natural finish with warm patina and ebonized legs. This is a hard to find original, retaining its foil...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Maple
"Modular Seating" Group by George Nelson Herman Miller, Mid-Century, 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Ash
George Nelson for Herman Miller - Set of Six Dining Chairs
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller - Set of Six Dining Chairs
Includes: Two Armchairs and Four Side Chairs
A timeless mid-century modern design by George Nelson, crafted for Herman Mill...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$5,760 Sale Price
20% Off
George Nelson for Herman Miller Sling Sofa, Model 6832 (1963)
By George Nelson
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
A striking example of mid-century modern design, this Model 6832 Sling Sofa was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1963. Featuring black leather cushions suspended withi...
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1960s Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Chrome
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Leather and Chrome Sling Sofa
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Leather and Chrome Sling Sofa
This sofa measures: 87 wide x 32 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height of 23 inc...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Chrome
MCM Leather Perch Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern leather perch stool or chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Versatile chair with adjustable hand-stitched leather seat hav...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller "Marshmallow" Sofa
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Astoria, NY
George Nelson and Associates for Herman Miller "Marshmallow" Sofa, originally designed 1956, this example 2012, eighteen black leather upholstered cushions on a steel and black ename...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Vintage George Nelson Coconut Chair
By George Nelson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nelson Coconut Chair
1st series manufactured ,c. 1956
Original Orange Naugahyde Upholstery
Original White Enameled Shell
Foam is subtle
ve...
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1950s American Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Naugahyde
Mid-Century George Nelson Herman Miller Long Slatted Platform Bench in Birch
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine American Mid-Century Modern slatted Platform Bench.
Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
In natural and black-lacquered birch with three trapezoidal legs.
Model no....
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Birch
Pair of Yellow, Swivel Barstools / Drafting Stools by Charles and Ray Eames
By George Nelson, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
George Nelson For Herman Miller First Generation Coconut Chair and Ottoman
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
The Coconut chair was designed in 1955 by the American architect, industrial designer, author, editor and teacher George Nelson. Unlike the later editions, the first generation has a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Metal
$4,196 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of 1979 Charles Pollock for Knoll Burnt Orange Executive Chairs
By Charles Pollock, George Nelson, Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of vintage 1979 Executive Chairs designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll. The chairs come in their original burnt orange upholstery, a perfect mid-century modern color! It is trul...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
George Nelson 6 Black Pretzel Chairs for ICF, 1984
By George Nelson, ICF De Padova, Herman Miller
Located in Vienna, AT
George Nelson pretzel chairs Model # 5890, manufactured for ICF (labelled)
A rare set of six ''Pretzel'' armchairs with newly upholstered cushions, made from laminated wood by ICF D...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Velvet, Plywood
$16,900 / set
Pair. George Nelson for Herman Miller Cube Arm Chairs Model 4774
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated, chic, voguish pair of lounge chairs designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller circa 1950s. The chairs feature solid maple frames with thick upholstered seats and bac...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
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 Seating
Materials
Chrome
Extra Long George Nelson Platform Bench by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
Introduced in 1946, the slat platform bench was one of Nelson's first designs for Herman Miller after becoming their design director. Intended to serve as a table, a seat, or a base for case goods, its countless imitations over the years are a testament to its functionality and popularity. Herman Miller produced them in a range of sizes to meet a variety of needs.
This exceptional vintage example is model 4693. At 102” in length, it’s the largest size slat bench Herman Miller...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Maple
George Nelson for Hermann Miller Modular 3-Seater Sofa, 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Naples, IT
Modular 3-seater sofa designed by George Miller in 1956. The sofa incorporates a system of modules that allows you to choose the seating arrangement, the coffee table and chest of dr...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
George Nelson Walnut Armchairs, Herman Miller- A Pair
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Raleigh, NC
Early armchairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller. One chair has the original tag. These have been newly upholstered in a mohair fabric with the frames being cleaned and oiled, l...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Original Early George Nelson for Herman Miller Pretzel Chair
By George Nelson
Located in Sarasota, FL
George Nelson for Herman Miller pretzel chair. Rare and beautiful chair with very low production. Production being this one either 1957 or 1958. Believed to be under 100 of these ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Catenary Chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare pair of Catenary chairs designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Reupholstered in Zinc / Sagone / Electric Teal fabric.
Category
1960s Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Bouclé
1960s George Nelson "COCONUT" Ottoman / Foot Stool / Herman Miller, Classic
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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 Seating
Materials
Chrome
Slatted Bench George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Slat platform bench designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, marked underneath.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Birch
Extra Long George Nelson Platform Bench by Herman Miller, early 1950's
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Introduced in 1946, the slat platform bench was one of Nelson's first designs for Herman Miller after becoming their design director. Intended to serve as a table, a seat, or a base for case goods, its countless imitations over the years are a testament to its functionality and popularity. Herman Miller produced them in a range of sizes to meet a variety of needs.
This exceptional vintage example is model 4693. At 102” in length, it’s the largest size slat bench Herman Miller...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Wood, Maple
George Nelson Long Slat Bench Black Finish Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern 1950
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Original George Nelson early long slat bench in ebonized Birch Wood designed in the 1950s and manufactured by Herman Miller.
Great for a Hallway Bench where Kids can change Shoes an...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Wood, Birch
$5,520 Sale Price
20% Off
6 Teak Dining Chairs by Svegards Markaryd, Sweden
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great set of 6 solid teak ladder back dining chairs by Svegards Markaryd. Chairs are burnt marked Svegards Markaryd made in Sweden.
Priced per chair. Multiples of 2 may be purchased.
These items are located at our Los Angeles Arts District gallery...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Teak
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Beech
George Nelson Prototype DAF Chair for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An early per production prototype fiberglass arm shell or DAF chair designed by George Nelson. This chair came directly from a engineer working for the Herma...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage MCM George Nelson 5476 Lounge Chair for Herman Miller Fuchsia Fabric
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM (a.k.a.) Mid-Century Modern 5476 lounge chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Comprised of a walnut frame and fuchsia...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric
$8,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century White Swag Chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
These classic mid century modern white “Swag” chairs were designed by George Nelson in 1958 and produced by Herman Miller circa 2010. The iconic mid century design features clean lin...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller Steel Frame Sofa
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller, c.1950s, USA. Newly upholstered in a high pile rich green mohair. The seating system features three cushioned seats and a white laminate side...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Steel
$9,500 / item
Pair of White Perch Chairs by George Nelson for Vitra
By Vitra, George Nelson
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 Seating
Materials
Chrome
1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller 4992 Slatted Bench in Maple 92"
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Slat Bench, Model 4992, originally designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1947. This particular example dates to the 1950s. The bench is comprised of entirely of ma...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Maple
George Nelson for Herman Miller Black Finished Wooden Platform Slat Bench
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century extended rectangular platform bench with a black painted slat seat supported by three trapezoidal frame black metal legs. (GEORGE NELSON FOR HERMAN MILLER)
Cond...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Wood
George Nelson for Herman Miller Chaise Longue
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare George Nelson chaise longue for Herman Miller. Heavy chromed steel frame with newer upholstery.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Chrome
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 8 Mid Century Modern Teak Dining Chairs by George Nelson - Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of eight Mid Century Modern dining chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller C1960. Two armchairs, 21x 21 x 29.5h x 18.5 seat height, Arms are 25h. Teak wood is in origi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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 Seating
Materials
Iron
$7,200 / set
Brazilian Modern Marshmallow” Sofa by George Nelson, 1956
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, This Brazilian Modern Marshmallow” Sofa by George Nelson is nothing less than gorgeous!
The Marshmallow Sofa, d...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Metal
George Nelson Stool for Herman Miller, USA, 1960s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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 Seating
Materials
Metal
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 Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Leather Original George Nelson Coconut Chairs, Vitra
By George Nelson, Vitra
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 Seating
Materials
Chrome
George Nelson 1950s Steel Frame Sofa For Herman Miller Vintage Mid-Century
By George Nelson
Located in Monrovia, CA
This Is A Vintage 1950s George Nelson Steel Frame Sofa For Herman Miller.
Original Gray Upholstery, Fabric For Herman Miller.
Low, Thin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Steel
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
Nelson Slat Bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. USA. Black painted base with natural patinated top.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Wood
1950s John Pyle for George Nelson Associates Laminate Pretzel Chairs set of 4
By John Pile, George Nelson
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 Seating
Materials
Birch, Walnut
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.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Early Herman Miller Coconut Chair Designed by George Nelson in 1956
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
George Nelson seating for sale on 1stDibs.
George Nelson seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Selig, Florence Knoll, and Ward Bennett. Prices for George Nelson seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $625 and can go as high as $48,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,850.
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- What did George Nelson make?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022George Nelson was a furniture designer central to the mid-century modern design movement. His best-known creations are the marshmallow sofa, coconut chair, ball clock and bubble lamp series. His style included sleek, thin-edge lines on a variety of furniture still available today. Shop a range of George Nelson furniture designs on 1stDibs.
- Why is George Nelson famous?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022George Nelson was an American designer, and for a time the lead designer for the famed Herman Miller furniture company. Nelson is often referred to as the founder of American modernist design and often associated with his more inspired pieces such as the Coconut Chair, Marshmallow Sofa and the Ball Clock. Shop a collection of George Nelson furniture designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Modern George Nelson clocks are made in Poland. The company Vitra Designs manufactures the timepieces based on the original designs of the American designer who lived from 1908 to 1986. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of George Nelson clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022George Nelson Bubble Lamps are made of steel wires, which form a durable framework for the lamp. A plastic polymer material spread over the wires forms the shade which is translucent to give the lamp a soft glow. Inspired by Swedish lamps, these mid-century modern light fixtures are still made by the legendary furniture manufacturer Herman Miller today. Shop a range of George Nelson Bubble Lamps on 1stDibs.
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