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Pair Mid Century Modern Walnut Dressers Chests George Nelson Herman Miller 1955
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of original American Modernist five drawer dressers by George Nelson (1908-1986) for Herman Miller, circa 1955.
The Basic Cabinet Series was first introduced in the late ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Walnut George Nelson 5 Drawer Dresser for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Primavera' Nightstands, c. 1955, Signed
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Restored Pair George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera Basic Series Nightstands
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare pair of nightstands or end tables made by Herman Miller in the early 1950s and designed by American design icon George Nelson. Each nightstand features primavera construction, a...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 3 Drawer Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
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 George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern five-drawer dresser chest
By George Nelson for Herman Miller, "Basic Cabinet ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Pair American Modernist Walnut Nightstands George Nelson for Herman Miller 1955
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Teak
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Lacquer
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern nightstand by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller circa 1930s.
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Five-Drawer Ribbon Mahogany Tall Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
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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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A Classic Pair of George Nelson Night Stands Herman Miller Basic Series 1950's
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller nightstands, ca' 1950's. Combed oak, with a pickled finish, restored, ebonized legs and original, silvered J shaped handles. Inside dr...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
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George Nelson 5 Drawer Dresser with Sculptural Pulls by Herman Miller #4610
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark brownish ebony finished five drawer dresser with brushed stainless sculptural pulls . The top and middle drawers contain dividers and plenty of ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 36.63 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson Basic Series Cabinet on Ebonized Herman Miller Bench
By George Nelson
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rare 1960s George Nelson for Herman Miller cabinet set upon an1 iconic Herman Miller slat ebonized bench.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
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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George Nelson Herman Miller Basic Series Gentleman's Cabinet Dresser
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic George Nelson for Herman Miller, basic series cabinet with 5 drawers on one side and a gentleman's wardrobe on the other. This is an uncommon version in oak. Newly redone p...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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George Nelson Steelframe Walnut Chest for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An architectural styled Steelframe chest with satin black metal frame, olive green drawer side and back with white laminate top. The face of the drawer is in a well grained walnut wi...
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Materials
Metal
George Nelson Thin Edge Nightstands for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
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MCM George Nelson for Herman Miller Chest of drawers
By George Nelson
Located in Sayreville, NJ
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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Materials
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George Nelson Herman Miller BCS Mid Century Cabinets
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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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Materials
Metal
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.
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Materials
Aluminum
H 32.5 in W 34.25 in D 19.25 in
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.
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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 George Nelson, Herman Miller
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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Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller for George Nelson Walnut Dresser
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Located in Clarksboro, NJ
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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
Materials
Walnut
H 29.75 in W 56.5 in D 12 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Chest of Drawers
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a 4 drawer chest in walnut with cast metal pulls, black lacquered angular legs and cast aluminum finger pulls. Top drawer has removable dividers. Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, manufactured in Michigan...
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George Nelson for Herman Miller 5 Drawer Mid-Century Modern Dresser, circa 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Denville, NJ
Highboy dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller, c.1950’s. This five-drawer dresser features a walnut frame with sculpted original chrome plated metal pulls. Top drawer features s...
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 39.5 in W 40.25 in D 16.5 in
Mid Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Basic Storage Cabinet
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This Mid-Century Modern cabinet was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1946 for his “Basic Series” of modular furniture that coordinate in size, shape, and design and inc...
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George Nelson (1908–86) attributed many of his design breakthroughs to creative “zaps.” He described such moments as “when the solitary individual finds he is connected with a reality he never dreamed of.” The Coconut lounge chair can certainly be traced back to one such “zap.”The inspiration for the piece — which evolved from an idea presented by George Mulhauser, a designer who worked at Nelson’s Manhattan studio, George Nelson Associates, Inc., and is now credited with the concept — was as...