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
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
Set of Four George Nelson ''Pretzel'' Armchair Made by ICF, Italy, 1984-1986
By ICF De Padova, George Nelson
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
6 Teak Dining Chairs by Svegards Markaryd, Sweden
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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
George Nelson Vanity Stool Model 4672 for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Hanover, MA
George Nelson vanity bench stool model N° 4672 for Herman Miller, designed 1946.
Aluminum rods, foam, original fabric covering.
Original Herman Miller label present.
Produced by Herman Miller from 1946 to 1956.
One owner.
Cushion dimensions ~3 inches high by 19 inches wide by 15 inches deep.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson "Coconut" Lounge Chair for Vitra
By George Nelson
Located in Edmonton, AB
This iconic midcentury modern lounge chair was designed by George Nelson in 1956.
This chair is a recent production.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller Blue Velour and Chrome Daybed
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century daybed with a royal blue velour upholstered rectangular bed with two matching bolster pillows resting on a chrome frame with a central...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Slat Platform Bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage slat platform bench designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Hardwood slats with ebony-colored base. In very nice patinated condition.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Maple
George Nelson Long Slat Bench Black Finish Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern 1950
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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
Pair. George Nelson for Herman Miller Cube Arm Chairs Model 4774
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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
MCM Leather Perch Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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
Steel, Aluminum
Set of 6 Herman Miller DAF Chairs Designed by George Nelson in 1958
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Beautiful set of 6 Herman Miller DAF fiberglass chairs, designed by George Nelson.
The DAF chair is perfectly suitable as a dining chair and due t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage 1940s George Nelson Side Chair for Herman Miller Model 4671
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a vintage George Nelson side chair For Herman Miller it's a Model 4671, first designed in 1948.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Metal
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
1950s George Nelson Steel Frame Sofa by Herman Miller Vintage Mid-Century Modern
By George Nelson
Located in Monrovia, CA
Guaranteed 100% Herman Miller George Nelson steel frame sofa.
Vintage George Nelson steel frame sofa by Herman Miller 1950s all origi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Steel
Space Age Armchair by George Nelson DAF La Fonda for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Orange DAF chair by George Nelson
with slight patina and signs of use.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Fiberglass
Rare & Original George Nelson Steel Frame Lounge Chairs Pair Herman Miller 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Super rare! George Nelson for Herman Miller steel frame chairs, model 5080 Easy Lounge Chairs. Original painted frames with solid wood arms. Orig...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Steel
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 fabric. Beautiful condition, k...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Model 5681, by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by George Nelson, this pair of clean-lined model 5681 lounge chairs were produced by Herman Miller from 1956 to 1967. Raised on square chrome legs, the upholstered club seat...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Chrome
Ensemble de 4 Tabourets Hauts Vitra “Nelson Perch”, George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Célèbre tabouret “Nelson Perch”, dessiné par George Nelson et édité par vitra. Avec assise en tissu, la hauteur est ajustable et le dossier sert aussi d’a...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller Sofa in Off-White Upholstery
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, sofa, chrome-plated metal, fabric, United States, 1960s
This fine sofa is designed by the renowned American furniture designer George Nelson. This s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
George Nelson Desk or Office Chair, Very Rare, New Red Boucle Knoll Upholstery
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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
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
Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra
By George Nelson, Vitra
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
George Nelson Low-Back Executive Tilt-Swivel Chair for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
George Nelson & Associate was one the driving force for the revolutionary of Office space furniture in the 50s and 60s. Between 1955 and 1964, the group came up with some of the most iconic design of the Mid-Century Modern era such as the CSS shelving...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Naugahyde
Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1970s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1960s
Stool from the Pedestal series by George Nelson, with cover in playful orange vinyl. Nice and compact seat tha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Metal
Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1970s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1960s
Stool from the Pedestal series by George Nelson, with cover in playful orange vinyl. Nice and compact seat tha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Metal
George Nelson Rare High Back Chair
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson rare high back chair
A high back lounge chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Model #5469, this lounge chair is one of t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Chrome, Steel
George Nelson Vanity Stool
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic model 4672 vanity stool designed by George Nelson. Plush rectangular seat gracefully perched on a brushed aluminum base. Minimal design and compact size makes it an attractiv...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Bouclé
George Nelson for Herman Miller Modular Set of Sofas and Side Table
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, sofa model ‘5671’, side table, fabric, metal, designed in 1955 and produced in 1956-78.
This wonderful set is designed by the renowned American fur...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Metal
George Nelson & Associates Sling Sofa
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Made by: Herman Miller, USA, 1963
Material: leather, chrome-plated steel, rubber
Size: 112 W × 32 D × 29 H in
The luxurious model 6833 Sling sofa ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Steel
George Nelson Stool for Herman Miller
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in Berlin, DE
George Nelson stool for Herman Miller
Early Vitra label.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson Coconut Armchair for Vitra
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in Vienna, AT
The armchair was designed by George Nelson for Vitra in 1955.
The coconut chair is an icon of the design of the 1950s and is still a cult today.
With clear shapes and reduced mate...
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Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Plastic, Bouclé
George Nelson Modular Group Sofa
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
The modular seating group designed by the Nelson office in 1955 is one of our favorite sofa designs. It was designed on a 30" module and offered in a wide variety of configurations. ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of George Nelson 5681 Loose Cushion Group Lounge Chairs US 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of George Nelson Loose Cushion Group lounge chairs US 1960s
Original Condition with hardened foam. We recommend to reupholster.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Fabric
George Nelson for Herman Miller Living Room Set
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller living room set, United States, 1960s.
This fine living room set consisting of two sofas and a side table is...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Steel
Set 4 George Nelson, 1st Year Production Daf Swag Leg Dining Chair / Fiberglass
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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
Dining or Desk Chair by Ernest Farmer for George Nelson and Associates
By George Nelson, Herman Miller, Ernest Farmer
Located in Littleton, CO
A rare birch dining or desk chair by Ernest Farmer of George Nelson and Associates for Herman Miller.
Professional reupholstery available at pass-thro...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Rare and Exclusive Loose Cushion Sofa
By George Nelson
Located in Munich, DE
By george nelson. ultra soft high qualitily leather with nice and worm patina. down filled cushions.
Category
1960s American Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Leather
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 Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1960s
Stool from the Pedestal series by George Nelson, with cover in playful orange vinyl. Nice and compact seat that ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Metal
Herman Miller George Nelson Modular Seating Cognac Natural Leather Sofa
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This living room set model modular sofa was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
This set was completely re -upholstered in high premium cognac Natural leather.
It has a soft...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
George Nelson Pair Chairs for Herman Miller, Oversized, Velvet, circa 1965
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pair George Nelson chairs for Herman Miller, circa 1965
Stylish oversized chairs in petrol velvet with brushed steel feet. They are in good original condition with no major flaws and ready to use. Labelled at the bottom. Main focus of these chairs certainly lies on the very desirable and scarce size of 37" x 37" and 27" height. They are very elegant yet comfortable. Will ship crated...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Steel
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
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
Pair of George Nelson Armchairs in Cowhide Upholstery
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller armchairs with new cowhide upholstery. Great for any modern environment besides the obvious modern cabin or rustic setting.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Cowhide, Walnut
1960s Executive Desk Chair by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A George Nelson designed rolling desk chair with orange fabric supported by a swivel base with casters. Manufactured by George Nelson and Associates in the 1960s. Newly reupholstered.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Materials
Metal
1950s Dining Chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early dining chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller, having tubular zinc-plated frames with floating upholstered seats and backs.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Steel
George Nelson Bench or Stool
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson for Herman Miller bench or vanity stool, model 4698
Solid black lacquer legs with ergonomic curved seat reupholstered with great plains boucle.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Midcentury George Nelson Cubist Lounge Chair Model 4774
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this George Nelson designed armchair Model 4774. This very Cubist design was manufactured by Herman Miller during the 1950s. Featuring solid birch wood with...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Seating
Armchair by George Nelson for Herman Miller Restored
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
George Nelson armchair in new blue Maharam fabric. Blonde Primavera frame in excellent condition.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Rare George Nelson Associates Arbuck Table Stool Wire Grid Iron Patio
By Arbuck, George Nelson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Extremely Rare Three Leg Round Design. Can be used with a glass top as show and included as a table, or with a cushion as a stool, however, there is no cushion included. It was only ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Paddle Armchairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four armchairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller in black aniline leather. Original Herman Miller circle tag presen...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Chrome
Open-Arm Ebonized Lounge Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, this rare lounge chair, model 4774, features an open ebonized birch frame. Its strong rectangular lines acce...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
George Nelson Platform Bench
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
George Nelson platform bench for Herman Miller, Michigan. Bench measures 68.25" wide, 18.5" deep and 14" high. Bench is all original.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Wood
George Nelson, Platform Bench, for Herman Miller, late 1940s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nelson, Platform Bench, for Herman Miller, late 1940s
Black painted birch frame, the slatted top on three curved supports,
235cm wide, 47cm deep, 36cm high
This is an origin...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Birch, Paint
George Nelson Modular Sofa and Tables Herman Miller, 1963
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice leather sofa designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, United States, 1963. This sofa has a metal frame with square chrome plated legs, the seat is in black leather and ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Metal
Swaged Leg Chair in Gray and White by Georg Nelson & Associates, 1954
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Swaged leg chair, model MAF, in fiberglass, enameled steel, rubber, enameled aluminum, and plastic. Designed by George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller, USA, 1954.
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
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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Questions About George Nelson Seating
- 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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