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George Nelson for Herman Miller Twin Headboards w Hidden Storage, 1950s, Signed
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An early-production pair of twin headboards designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, featuring a clever hidden storage compartment that opens to reveal an internal storage with s...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Vintage Walnut George Nelson 5 Drawer Dresser for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Walnut Basic Cabinet Series 5 Drawer Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller. features the uncommon cupcake drawer pulls. the drawer boxes have been remade and outfit...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage 3 Drawer Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Walnut 3 drawer dresser with the classic cupcake pulls. This Dresser is part of the Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

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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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Wood

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

Materials

Teak

Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller 5-Drawer Chests Primavera Basic Series
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare pair of cabinets or chests made by Herman Miller in the early 1950s and designed by American design icon George Nelson. Each cabinet features primavera construction, a form of b...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Pair George Nelson Herman Miller 5-Drawer Chests + Door Primavera Basic Series
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare pair of cabinets or chests made by Herman Miller in the early 1950s and designed by American design icon George Nelson. Each cabinet features primavera construction, a form of b...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Chest of Drawers, 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern five-drawer dresser chest By George Nelson for Herman Miller, "Basic Cabinet ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

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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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Lacquer

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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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

A Classic Pair of George Nelson Night Stands Herman Miller Basic Series 1950's
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
A Classic Pair of George Nelson Night Stands Herman Miller Basic Series 1950's.. Great design,,One door and one drawer, Amazing interior shelf cubbies.. Classic aluminum "J" hand-pul...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Aluminum

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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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller Basic Series Walnut Two Door Cabinet - Pair
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Basic Series Walnut Two Door Cabinet - Pair Each cabinet measures: 40 wide x 18.5 deep x 39.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

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George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Nightstand
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George Nelson Steelframe Walnut Chest for Herman Miller
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George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Group Dresser
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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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George Nelson Thin Edge Group Dresser, Double, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson thin edge double dresser, chest, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller. In 1944, Life magazine published an extensive article...
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George Nelson Mid Century Cane and Walnut Full Headboard for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A mid century walnut thin framed full size headboard with a natural woven cane insert . Designed by George Nelson for the Herman Miller Furniture company model # 5547 . The headboard...
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Metal

Art Deco Handrubbed Burled Walnut Nightstand by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and understated nightstand was realized by Gilbert Rohde, one of the most celebrated and influential designers of the 20th century in the United States- in 1936. Handcra...
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George Nelson for Herman Miller MCM Walnut and Leather Twin Headboards
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Located in Hopewell, NJ
Iconic George Nelson for Herman Miller twin walnut headboards with full grain beige leather inset panels with tufting. The paneled doors lower to reveal shelf storage perfect for bo...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Leather, Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller MCM Walnut and Leather Twin Headboards
George Nelson for Herman Miller MCM Walnut and Leather Twin Headboards
$1,760 Sale Price
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H 39.75 in W 40 in D 12 in
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera Headboard
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Forney, TX
A rare American Mid-Century Modern headboard for a double (full) size bed with storage and adjustable backrests by important Modernist architect and designer George Nelson (American, 1908-1986) for Herman Miller, circa 1950, model 4647 from the Primavera Collection, walnut, tufted vinyl, ebonized feet. Dimensions: (approx) 40" High, 56.25" Wide, 12" Deep A superb example, in excellent original vintage condition, having a pair tufted vinyl doors that slide down to reveal individual storage compartments. Walnut veneer in excellent condition with one small (.75") stable bubble beneath the surface at top (no splitting or discoloration present). Bed retains both brackets and anchor pins...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Upholstery, PVC, Wood, Walnut

George Nelson Thin Edge Nightstands for Herman Miller
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Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson Thin Edge nightstands for Herman Miller. Iconic design for Nelson's Thin Edge series produced by Herman Miller, Michigan U.S....
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Stainless Steel

George Nelson Thin Edge Nightstands for Herman Miller
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Five-Drawer Ribbon Mahogany Tall Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Ribbon mahogany five-drawer dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller. M-shaped aluminium pulls and hair pin aluminium legs. Top drawer is partitioned as is the third deeper drawer.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Aluminum

Five-Drawer Ribbon Mahogany Tall Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
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Pair Mid Century Modern Walnut Dressers Chests George Nelson Herman Miller 1955
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Portland, OR
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Restored Pair George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera Basic Series Nightstands
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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MCM George Nelson for Herman Miller Chest of drawers
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George Nelson for Herman Miller 1958 basic series Outstanding piece of MCM design with simple yet subtle features such as solid black feet, zig zag chrome pulls, and excellent woo...
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George Nelson Herman Miller BCS Mid Century Cabinets
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Pair of Rare Mid Century Modern Cabinets by George Nelson and Herman Miller, for their BCS Series. Bigger one measures 34wide and Smaller one 24wide.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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George Nelson Basic Series Dresser for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Congo Green Chest of Drawers by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This dresser is from the basic series with its iconic black lacquer wood legs, beautiful mahogany case and ...
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George Nelson for Herman Miller Cabinet - Green Lacquered doors & Hair Pin Legs
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller Green Front Two Door Cabinet model 4625, with 2 doors and single shelf designed in 1952. George Nelson was an iconic designer who collaborated with H...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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George Nelson Herman Miller Walnut Dresser
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic mid century modern design. Walnut veneer with solid wood legs and great round wood pulls. Great for any occasion...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Chest of Drawers
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in London, GB
Made in the United States in middle of the 20th century, this pair of chests are a design classic by George Nelson for Herman Miller. One has three drawers and the other four - ple...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Set of Two '2' George Nelson Walnut End Tables Dressers for Herman Miller, 1960
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Deland, FL
As rare as they are architecturally captivating this exceptional set of end tables has recently undergone a comprehensive and transformative restoration process. The mix of solid and...
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Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Bcs Walnut Bookcase for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage display bookcase designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in walnut, circa 1950s. This piece is part of the Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) that offers plenty of open storage i...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller for George Nelson Walnut Dresser
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Walnut Dresser for designer George Nelson. Featuring a rectangular straight line de...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

George Nelson BCS Open Shelf Cabinet in Walnut for Herman Miller - 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage open shelf cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller as part of the BCS (Basic Cabinet Series). Crafted in beautiful walnut with a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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