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 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
1950 George Nelson Herman Miller Basic Cabinet Series Two Door Cabinet in Walnut
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a two-door cabinet designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller circa 1950. This is a gorgeous original example, which appears remarkably intact. As not...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
George Nelson for Herman Miller BCS Basic Two Shelf Walnut Veneer Bookshelf
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century walnut veneer bookcase with two shelves in a rectangular cabinet, resting on four tapered wooden legs. (BCS BASICS CABINET SERIES, GEORGE NELSON FOR HERMAN MILLE...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
C. 1954 George Nelson for Herman Miller Three Drawer Cabinet 34x24x18 in
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an uncommon Walnut Cabinet with three drawers, Model 4603, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1946. This design was part of George Nelson's Basic Cabinet Series. ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel
1964 George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller Action Office Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Action Office desk, designed by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller in 1964. Action Office was designed as a set of components that could be combine...
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1960s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal, Aluminum
George Nelson Miniature Chest Model 5215, 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in Brussels, BE
George Nelson Miniature chest Model 5215, 1950s.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
George Nelson Bureau No. 1
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1950s. A stunning bureau or sideboard by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Features walnut construction with four wide drawers and storage cabinet with two adjustable shelves...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Aluminum
$10,200
1960 George Nelson 8000 Series EOG Credenza for Herman Miller with Walnut Top
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous 8000 series Executive Office Group sliding-door cabinet / credenza, designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller. This example dates to circa...
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1960s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Walnut
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
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
1970s 6ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1970s Herman Miller Action Office desk with two drawers, designed by George Nelson and Robert Probst. This is a delightful...
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1970s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Laminate, Oak
George Nelson for Herman Miller Platform Bench with Four Drawer Chest
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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
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
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller 5 Drawer Chest Dresser Restored
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller 5 drawer chest dresser restored.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Rare Black Frame Teak Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare Black Frame Teak Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Features 3 doors, inside the left door is 1 drawer and shelves, the other side has 4 drawers.
could be used as a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Omni Freestanding Shelving Unit w/ Secretary Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Modular freestanding unit with secretary desk. Walnut wood with omni metal rods.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Basic Cabinet Series (BSC) Credenza
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a credenza / dresser, originally designed by George Nelson in 1946 as part of the Basic Cabinet Series. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the 1950s. Th...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Aluminum
Vintage Herman Miller Executive Credenza by George Nelson - 1 File Drawer
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Herman Miller Executive credenza by George Nelson
We have a pair of these (found together) listed separately. These appear to be ups...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
1978 New Old Stock Overhead Cabinets by George Nelson, 6x Avail
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a New/Old Stock Hanging Cabinet, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller for their Action Office Series in 1965. These particular cabinets date to 1978 and were never use...
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1970s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel, Enamel
1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood 5-Drawer Dresser
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 5-drawer dresser from the Thin Edge series, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1953. This piece was produced in the United States and dates back to the 1950s. C...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Veneer 4-Drawer Commode
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century 4-drawer walnut veneer bedside table / commode with M-shaped silver metal handles, resting on four square wooden legs. (BCS BASIC CABINET SERIES, GEORGE NELSON F...
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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 Modern Walnut Hi Boy Dresser Chest
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A George Nelson for Herman Miller hi-boy dresser. An incredible chest of drawers with simply but stunning mid century styling. This piece features a full walnut wood body constructio...
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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 George Nelson Herman Miller Primavera Chests
By George Nelson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera chests of drawers, circa late 1940s. These examples each have four drawers with walnut cases and ebonized walnut legs. Price listed ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel
C. 1954 George Nelson for Herman Miller Gate Leg Dining Table in Mahogany
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Gate-leg dining table, model 4656, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1946. This piece dates to 1954 and is constructed of mahogany. It features a wide wooden h...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel
GEORGE NELSON THIN EDGE CHEST / Cabinet for HERMAN MILLER. Classic Modernist
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice early George Nelson 'Thin Edge' chest of drawers with classic aluminum pulls and walnut or mahogany veneer. Divided drawers,,, Produced in the 1950s & 1960s by Herman Miller, ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Aluminum
1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Cabinet Series Three-Door Cabinet Bar
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Three-Door Basic Cabinet Series bar in walnut, initially designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1946. This particular piece was produced ca.1950. Three cabinet door...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel
1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood 5221 8-Drawer Dresser
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Model 5221 dresser from the Thin Edge series, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1953. This piece was produced in the United States and dates back to the 1950s....
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Aluminum
George Nelson Thin-Edge Tall Dresser in Rosewood & Porcelain by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Stamford, CT
The great George Nelson left us with a massive portfolio of forward thinking design which Herman Miller has largely kept alive to this day. Nelson became design director for Herman M...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Aluminum
1970s 4ft George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Office Desk w/ Drawers
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1970s Herman Miller Action Office desk with two drawers, designed by George Nelson and Robert Probst. This is a delightful...
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1970s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Laminate, Oak, Wood
1954 George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Four Drawer Dresser in Walnut
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Herman Miller Thin-Edge Four-Drawer Dresser, model 3302, designed by George Nelson in 1952. This piece dates to circa 1954 and is rarely seen in the marketplace in this con...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel
George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest
By George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest
This chest of drawers measures: 39.75 wide x 18.5 deep x 40.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal, Chrome
C. 1955 George Nelson for Herman Miller Basic Cabinet Series Drop-Front Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a George Nelson for Herman Miller Basic Series Secretary Chest, circa 1955. The Basic Cabinet Series, or BCS, was a collection of wood storage solutions developed by Nelson i...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Zinc
1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller BCS Walnut Three Drawer Cabinet (no bench)
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an uncommon Walnut Cabinet with four drawers, Model 4606, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1946. This design was part of George Nelson's Basic Cabinet Series. T...
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1950s American Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Chest of Drawers by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegantly simple rectilinear chest of drawers in bleached ash with gracefully curved steel pulls, which floats on squared low wooden legs.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel
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
$3,000 Sale Price
28% Off
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.
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- Why is George Nelson famous?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022George Nelson was an American designer, and for a time the lead designer for the famed Herman Miller furniture company. Nelson is often referred to as the founder of American modernist design and often associated with his more inspired pieces such as the Coconut Chair, Marshmallow Sofa and the Ball Clock. Shop a collection of George Nelson furniture designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What did George Nelson make?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022George Nelson was a furniture designer central to the mid-century modern design movement. His best-known creations are the marshmallow sofa, coconut chair, ball clock and bubble lamp series. His style included sleek, thin-edge lines on a variety of furniture still available today. Shop a range of George Nelson furniture designs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Modern George Nelson clocks are made in Poland. The company Vitra Designs manufactures the timepieces based on the original designs of the American designer who lived from 1908 to 1986. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of George Nelson clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022George Nelson Bubble Lamps are made of steel wires, which form a durable framework for the lamp. A plastic polymer material spread over the wires forms the shade which is translucent to give the lamp a soft glow. Inspired by Swedish lamps, these mid-century modern light fixtures are still made by the legendary furniture manufacturer Herman Miller today. Shop a range of George Nelson Bubble Lamps on 1stDibs.
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