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George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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 & Associates Custom CSS by Herman Miller, USA, 1959
George Nelson & Associates Custom CSS by Herman Miller, USA, 1959

George Nelson & Associates Custom CSS by Herman Miller, USA, 1959

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful George Nelson & Associates custom CSS (Comprehensive Shelving System) for Herman Miller USA, 1959 Custom ordered directly from the factory with mail slots and four dra...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Mid century birch dresser credenza by George Nelson Herman miller
Mid century birch dresser credenza by George Nelson Herman miller

Mid century birch dresser credenza by George Nelson Herman miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera dresser or credenza. Has right side cabinet door and Four drawers with curved nickel metal pulls. Has drawer dividers and left s...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Nickel

George Nelson per Herman Miller Libreria "CSS", italia 1960s
George Nelson per Herman Miller Libreria "CSS", italia 1960s

George Nelson per Herman Miller Libreria "CSS", italia 1960s

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Naples, IT

Libreria modulare del modello CSS disegnata da George Nelson per Herman Miller. Il sistema è un'iconica unità di scaffalatura modulare che incarna la filosofia del design moderno di ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

rare bookcase designed "css" model by george nelson for herman miller 1060
rare bookcase designed "css" model by george nelson for herman miller 1060

rare bookcase designed "css" model by george nelson for herman miller 1060

By George Nelson

Located in taranto, IT

Rare Sky/Earth modular bookcase model "CSS", designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960 composed of five height-adjustable aluminium uprights, 10 shelves, two wooden upper com...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Lafayette, IN

This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The desk was made specifically for a client in the Promontory Apartment Building in Chicago designed by Nelson's associate, and world-renowned architect, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The entire apartment was outfitted in pieces from George Nelson's Basic Cabinet Series for Herman Miller that sat, untouched for nearly 70 years in their original setting! In addition to two aluminium sconces, this piece also features hidden, fluorescent lighting mounted in the upper canopy as a clever solution to Mies van der Rohe's lack of ceiling fixtures. This is a gorgeous, grandiose, and extremely rare piece of design history that will instantly outfit an entire office in striking style! Features: Desk: - Book-matched walnut veneer - Built-in Bar - Built in coat closet/wardrobe - Dual aluminum sconces - Hidden, indirect fluorescent lighting - Silver-plated Herman Miller hardware - Dual "floating" book shelves - Tapered, cantilevered peninsula desk...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Mid century birch dresser credenza by George Nelson Herman miller
Mid century birch dresser credenza by George Nelson Herman miller

Mid century birch dresser credenza by George Nelson Herman miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera dresser or credenza. Has left side cabinet door and Four drawers with curved nickel metal pulls. Has drawer dividers and left si...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Nickel

Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s
Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s

Midcentury George Nelson Omni Herman Miller Modular Shelving System Walnut 1950s

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

This is a rare American ‘Omni’ modular freestanding shelving system in walnut and aluminium, designed by George Nelson in 1952 and manufactured by Herman Miller, America. The shelvi...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Office desk and Return 1955
George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Office desk and Return 1955

George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Office desk and Return 1955

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Office Desk and Return, 1955 Walnut case with laminate top and aluminum “H” base legs. The long cabinet is finished on all sides, featuring ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Comprehensive Storage System by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Comprehensive Storage System by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Comprehensive Storage System by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Dallas, TX

Early production 'CSS" - Comprehensive Storage System designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1959. This system is in excellent condition with the early Herman Miller lable cons...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Desk with Return
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Desk with Return

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Desk with Return

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Franklin Park, IL

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Desk with Return This desk measures: 80.75 wide x 18.5 deep x 44.25 high The return measures: 59 wide x 29.5 deep x 29 inches high...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

George Nelson Black Enameled Mahogany 4 Drawer Dresser, 1950's
George Nelson Black Enameled Mahogany 4 Drawer Dresser, 1950's

George Nelson Black Enameled Mahogany 4 Drawer Dresser, 1950's

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Bainbridge, NY

George Nelson for Herman Miller "Basic Series" Four Drawer Black Dresser, circa 1955. Featuring a rectangular paneled Mahogany Cabinet, Dresser, four drawers, circular Lucite handles...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany, Lucite

George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller

George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller

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George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in San Mateo, CA

Double pedestal desk by Herman Miller. This desk was probably a custom order. There are three wide drawers and three small drawers. The top small drawer has a sliding pencil...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

George Nelson Thin Edge Secretary Desk Cabinet for Herman Miller
George Nelson Thin Edge Secretary Desk Cabinet for Herman Miller

George Nelson Thin Edge Secretary Desk Cabinet for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Lake Worth, FL

1950s original Thin Edge secretary desk cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This early version features the rare black enamel stainless large pulls and tapered wood feet. Cabinet on the right includes an adjustable shelf and 2 drawers. Pull down desk is covered with black leather and features 5 drawers on the left side with original small white porcelain George Nelson drawer pulls...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Pair Of Steel Frame Dressers By George Nelson For Herman Miller
Pair Of Steel Frame Dressers By George Nelson For Herman Miller

Pair Of Steel Frame Dressers By George Nelson For Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This pair of Mid-Century Modern Steel Frame dressers 'model 4016' were designed by American designer George Nelson circa 1955 and produced by Herman Miller. Both dressers feature pow...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel, Chrome

George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts

George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts

By George Nelson

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, Two Drawer File Cabinet in oiled walnut, no hardware. I nee...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Vintage 1220 Action Office George Nelson bookcase for Herman Miller
Vintage 1220 Action Office George Nelson bookcase for Herman Miller

Vintage 1220 Action Office George Nelson bookcase for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in LYON, FR

1220 Action Office George Nelson bookcase for Herman Miller Rare 1220 model bookcase by George Nelson for Herman Miller from the Action Office series. These shelves are modular, wi...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Desk with Return
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Desk with Return

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Desk with Return

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Franklin Park, IL

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Desk with Return This desk measures: 80.75 wide x 18.5 deep x 45 high The return measures: 59 wide x 29.5 deep x 29 inches high, with a c...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chrome

George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Highboy Dresser with Cupcake Pulls
George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Highboy Dresser with Cupcake Pulls

George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Highboy Dresser with Cupcake Pulls

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Franklin Park, IL

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser with Cupcake Pulls This highboy measures: 40 wide x 18.5 deep x 39.75 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Top an...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Omni Wall Unit - 4 Bay
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Omni Wall Unit - 4 Bay

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Omni Wall Unit - 4 Bay

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Franklin Park, IL

George Nelson for Herman Miller mid-century walnut omni wall unit - 4 bay This wall unit measures: 129.5 wide x 18 deep x 95 inches high. All piec...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit, 1950
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit, 1950

George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit, 1950

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit, 1950’s. Unit is Walnut and made in Zeeland, Michigan. Measures 96” wide 19.5” deep 63” tall 2 Bottom ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

George Nelson Walnut One-Door 5 Drawers Gentleman's High Chest Dresser Cabinet
George Nelson Walnut One-Door 5 Drawers Gentleman's High Chest Dresser Cabinet

George Nelson Walnut One-Door 5 Drawers Gentleman's High Chest Dresser Cabinet

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern walnut George Nelson for Herman Miller Storage five drawers cabinet dresser gentleman's high chest.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Amazing Thin Edge Sideboard by George Nelson
Amazing Thin Edge Sideboard by George Nelson

Amazing Thin Edge Sideboard by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Munich, DE

Wonderful mirrored rosewood veneer.

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Group Dresser
George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Group Dresser

George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Group Dresser

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Spectacular rosewood Thin Edge collection model 5221 eight-drawer dresser, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Drawer fronts show off gorgeous figured rosewood selection, fi...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet with Marble Top
George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet with Marble Top

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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Rosewood Miniature Series Chest by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1952
Rosewood Miniature Series Chest by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1952

Rosewood Miniature Series Chest by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1952

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Echt, NL

Beautiful model 5215 Miniature chest in very good condition. Designer: George Nelson (1908–1986) Manufacturer: Herman Miller Model: 5215 Series: Miniature Chests Design year: 19...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Aluminum

George Nelson Herman Miller Miniature Chest # 5215
George Nelson Herman Miller Miniature Chest # 5215

George Nelson Herman Miller Miniature Chest # 5215

By George Nelson

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Unusual version of the George Nelson miniature/jewelry chest #5215. This one features the white formica on the bottom of the case not the top as is more typical. Teak wood constructi...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Profile Cabinet
George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Profile Cabinet

George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Profile Cabinet

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Profile Cabinet. Uncommon little cabinet that does not take up much space. Please request additional photos and condition report. Some light wear. ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Tension Pole Free Standing Emerald Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson
Tension Pole Free Standing Emerald Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson

Tension Pole Free Standing Emerald Gold Aluminum Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson

By George Nelson, Omnibus Design

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This Omni shelving system by George Nelson redefines modular display with architectural finesse and mid-century innovation. The shelving unit is supported by slender, spring-loaded t...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum, Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller Custom for Hugh DuPree Steel Frame Cabinets 1960
George Nelson for Herman Miller Custom for Hugh DuPree Steel Frame Cabinets 1960

George Nelson for Herman Miller Custom for Hugh DuPree Steel Frame Cabinets 1960

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

George Nelson for Herman Miller Custom for Hugh DuPree Steel Frame Cabinets Orange and Yellow 1960 Application: Designed for wall-mounted installation. with separation between cases ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel, Chrome

George Nelson Chest / Dresser Cabinet for Herman Miller # 4935
George Nelson Chest / Dresser Cabinet for Herman Miller # 4935

George Nelson Chest / Dresser Cabinet for Herman Miller # 4935

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very well crafted dresser chest or cabinet standing on shorter legs in a dark ebony finish with side door having two adjustable shelves . The other side has five drawers , all with...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stainless Steel

George Nelson, Cabinets, Birch, Stainless Steel, USA c. 1955
George Nelson, Cabinets, Birch, Stainless Steel, USA c. 1955

George Nelson, Cabinets, Birch, Stainless Steel, USA c. 1955

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Stamford, CT

George Nelson, Herman Miller, American Mid-Century Modern, Nightstands or Commodes, Birch, Stainless Steel, USA, 1955 Pair of bedside cabinets or commodes designed by George Nelson ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet Model 4036 For Herman Miller
George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet Model 4036 For Herman Miller

George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet Model 4036 For Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This compact Mid-Century Modern Steel Frame credenza cabinet 'model 4036' was designed by American designer George Nelson circa 1955 and produced by Herman Miller. The cabinet featur...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel, Chrome

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Credenza, Model 5724, 1957
George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Credenza, Model 5724, 1957

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Credenza, Model 5724, 1957

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Credenza, Model 5724, 1957 Beautifully grained walnut case with quarter-sawn walnut doors. Features four drawers and a pair of doors conceal...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

1970’s George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Long Dresser
1970’s George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Long Dresser

1970’s George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Long Dresser

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Palm Springs, CA

We recently acquired a set of George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge chests out of an estate. They are vintage 1970’s and still each retain the Herman Miller Label. Please see our other li...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood

George Nelson Cabinet for Herman Miller
George Nelson Cabinet for Herman Miller

George Nelson Cabinet for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

George Nelson BSC cabinet for Herman Miller, c.1950's, USA. The design features a two door walnut cabinet with interior shelves. Each cabinet door has a polished aluminum pull. The c...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum, Steel

George Nelson 8000 Executive Series Credenza for Herman Miller in Walnut
George Nelson 8000 Executive Series Credenza for Herman Miller in Walnut

George Nelson 8000 Executive Series Credenza for Herman Miller in Walnut

By George Nelson

Located in Emeryville, CA

This exceptional walnut exterior and black door credenza was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller’s Executive Office Group circa 1962. This great mid-century modern design mak...

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller Five Drawer Dresser Thin Edge Rosewood c. 1950's
George Nelson for Herman Miller Five Drawer Dresser Thin Edge Rosewood c. 1950's

George Nelson for Herman Miller Five Drawer Dresser Thin Edge Rosewood c. 1950's

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Mid Century masterpiece, five drawer thin edge dresser designed by recognized master of the idiom, George Nelson, for Herman Miller, circa 1950's. Part of the hard to find, a...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Credenza / Cabinet in Oak by George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA, c. 1950's
Credenza / Cabinet in Oak by George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA, c. 1950's

Credenza / Cabinet in Oak by George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA, c. 1950's

By George Nelson

Located in Deland, FL

Embrace the iconic mid-century modern style with this exquisite credenza designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, part of the esteemed Basic Cabinet Series, crafted in the USA circa 1950s. Constructed from comb grain oak, this piece stands out with its original black painted tapered legs, a unique feature of Nelson's designs. The front-facing cabinet boasts two doors with curved steel cabinet...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Rare Pair George Nelson Primavera Bachelor Chest Cabinet Mid-Century X Pulls
Rare Pair George Nelson Primavera Bachelor Chest Cabinet Mid-Century X Pulls

Rare Pair George Nelson Primavera Bachelor Chest Cabinet Mid-Century X Pulls

By George Nelson

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Remarkably iconic and rare pair of walnut bachelors chests designed by George Nelson for the Herman Miller, Primavera line, circa 1950s. We love that these are the same size but hav...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Pink Roll Top Standing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950s USA
Pink Roll Top Standing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950s USA

Pink Roll Top Standing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950s USA

By George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very rare and highly collectible original vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller roll top "Action Desk" refinished in a salmon pink. Early productions of this piece are far more va...

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1950s Canadian Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood Cabinet / Dresser
1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood Cabinet / Dresser

1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood Cabinet / Dresser

By George Nelson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a dresser/cabinet from the Thin Edge series, originally designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1953. This piece was produced in the United States and dates back to th...

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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts

George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts

By George Nelson

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, A Drop Leaf Desk, no hardware. Part # 6405314. I need to co...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Primavera' Nightstands, c. 1955, Signed
George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Primavera' Nightstands, c. 1955, Signed

George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Primavera' Nightstands, c. 1955, Signed

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic pair of chests which can also be used as large nightstands were designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, part of the 'Basic Cabinet Series' and also called 'Primav...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts

George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts

By George Nelson

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, a four drawer cabinet in walnut, no hardware. Part # 631532...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller Platform Bench with Four Drawer Chest
George Nelson for Herman Miller Platform Bench with Four Drawer Chest

George Nelson for Herman Miller Platform Bench with Four Drawer Chest

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

George Nelson for Herman Miller Platform bench with four drawer chest. 4690 Platform bench 68" in lenght painted black bench. and 4701 Four rawer chest with wire pulls. The case, not connected, can be moved to desired position on bench. Case is the same depth as bench 18...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Yellow & Black Steel Frame Desk Model 4111 by George Nelson Herman Miller Mint
Yellow & Black Steel Frame Desk Model 4111 by George Nelson Herman Miller Mint

Yellow & Black Steel Frame Desk Model 4111 by George Nelson Herman Miller Mint

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Yellow & black steel frame desk Model 4111 by George Nelson Herman Miller Mint.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Basic Cabinet Series' Dresser, c. 1955, Signed
George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Basic Cabinet Series' Dresser, c. 1955, Signed

George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Basic Cabinet Series' Dresser, c. 1955, Signed

By George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic chest of drawers was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, part of the 'Basic Cabinet Series' and also called 'Primavera', t...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

George Nelson Dresser / Storage Cabinet in Original Blonde Primavera Finish
George Nelson Dresser / Storage Cabinet in Original Blonde Primavera Finish

George Nelson Dresser / Storage Cabinet in Original Blonde Primavera Finish

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Kansas City, MO

Fine original condition George Nelson cabinet in Primavera finish. Black legs and aluminum pulls. This example is completely original and in very good original condition. Four dra...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Glass Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Glass Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller

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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

Pr. Mid Century George Nelson Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Bachelors Chests
Pr. Mid Century George Nelson Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Bachelors Chests

Pr. Mid Century George Nelson Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Bachelors Chests

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite matched pair of George Nelson designed four drawer Thin Edge dressers, executed in Rosewood, for Herman Miller circa 1950's. These chests are in very good, original, clean...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

Alexander Girard & George Nelson Inc. Wall Mounted Vanity, Model 1030
Alexander Girard & George Nelson Inc. Wall Mounted Vanity, Model 1030

Alexander Girard & George Nelson Inc. Wall Mounted Vanity, Model 1030

By George Nelson, Alexander Girard

Located in Seattle, WA

An unusual and rare wall mounted vanity from the 1964 Herman Miller accessory line to the CSS storage system. A collaborative design by Alexander Girard...

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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dressers
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dressers

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dressers

By George Nelson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Thin edge dressers by George Nelson for Herman Miller Porcelain handles and metal legs. Dressers have been refinished.  

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1950s American Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Aluminum

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Double Dresser
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Double Dresser

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Double Dresser

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rosewood Thin Edge collection model 5221 eight-drawer dresser, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Drawer fronts show off gorgeous figured rosewood selection, finished with ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson Thin Edge Group eight drawer dresser for Herman Miller. Made with high quality construction and detail in Brazilian rosewood and oak with drawer dividers to help with ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers 1955 Maple
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers 1955 Maple

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers 1955 Maple

By George Nelson

Located in Dallas, TX

A stunning example of mid-century modern craftsmanship, this George Nelson three-drawer cabinet from the Basic Cabinet Series embodies timeless elegance. Designed in the 1950s, it sh...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Lacquer

Pair George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Chests
Pair George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Chests

Pair George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Chests

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in New York, NY

Pair of George Nelson thin edge chests or nightstands. The items are rosewood veneer with four pull-out drawers and metal legs.

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Three-Piece George Nelson Cabinetry Display Case Unit
Three-Piece George Nelson Cabinetry Display Case Unit

Three-Piece George Nelson Cabinetry Display Case Unit

By George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

Two small chests support the glass front display unit, vitrine. This versatile set can be used as shown, or separated into two dressers and a long glass display case. Selling three p...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Rare Pair George Nelson Herman Miller Bachelors Chest Mid-Century
Rare Pair George Nelson Herman Miller Bachelors Chest Mid-Century

Rare Pair George Nelson Herman Miller Bachelors Chest Mid-Century

By George Nelson

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Rare pair of original turquoise finish George Nelson bachelors chests. We have never seen another piece of George Nelson for Herman Miller done in this finish-might have been custom...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Wood

George Nelson case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

George Nelson case pieces and storage cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of George Nelson case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets by Herman Miller, Edward Wormley, and Dunbar. Prices for George Nelson case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,260 and can go as high as $22,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,998.
Questions About George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
  • 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 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 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.