Basic Cabinet Series

George Nelson for Herman Miller Twin Headboards w Hidden Storage, 1950s, Signed

$1,850Sale Price / set|22% Off

George Nelson for Herman Miller Twin Headboards w Hidden Storage, 1950s, Signed

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

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

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

$3,500

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

$3,100Sale Price|26% Off

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

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

$4,600Sale Price / set|25% Off

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

Vintage 3 Drawer Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller

$1,890

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

George Nelson for Herman Miller Basic Series Walnut Two Door Cabinet - Pair

$6,495

George Nelson for Herman Miller Basic Series Walnut Two Door Cabinet - Pair

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

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

Pair American Modernist Walnut Nightstands George Nelson for Herman Miller 1955

$4,995 / set

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

George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Chest of Drawers, 1950s

$2,425

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 ...

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

Materials

Aluminum

Pair George Nelson Herman Miller 5-Drawer Chests + Door Primavera Basic Series

$6,800 / set

Pair George Nelson Herman Miller 5-Drawer Chests + Door 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

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

$7,800Sale Price / set|20% Off

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 Thin Edge Group Dresser, Double, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller

$12,950

H 29 in W 67 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson Thin Edge Group Dresser, Double, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

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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Mid-20th Century American Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

George Nelson Mid Century Cane and Walnut Full Headboard for Herman Miller

$1,400

H 29 in W 53 in D 2.25 in

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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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Nightstand

$3,600

H 23.5 in W 17.5 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Nightstand

By George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson design "Thin Edge" series nightstand for Herman Miller. Made from highly figural rosewood on tapering aluminum legs with a white lacquer cubby and an adjustable shelf. ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Rosewood

George Nelson Thin Edge Floating Queen Headboard for Herman Miller

$1,250

H 165 in W 59 in D 3 in

George Nelson Thin Edge Floating Queen Headboard for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in San Diego, CA

Cool nice floating headboard designed by Nelson for Herman Miller , easy to hang on the wall simple elegant design great original condition.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Expertly Restored -George Nelson Multi-Color Lacquered Cabinet for Herman Miller

$3,500

H 29.5 in W 34 in D 18.5 in

Expertly Restored -George Nelson Multi-Color Lacquered Cabinet for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Chest / Dresser Cabinet for Herman Miller # 4935

$2,800

H 37 in W 40 in D 18.5 in

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Chests

$12,500 / set

H 33.38 in W 24 in D 18.5 in

Pair George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Chests

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

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.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller

$1,600Sale Price|50% Off

H 29.5 in W 72 in D 30 in

George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

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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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson & Associates Nightstands Cabinets, Walnut, Herman Miller 4617

$7,250Sale Price / set|50% Off

H 24.5 in W 18 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson & Associates Nightstands Cabinets, Walnut, Herman Miller 4617

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

George Nelson & Associates Cabinets, Herman Miller model 4617. Handsome walnut bedside cabinets/nightstands, purchased by Solo Modern, from the estate of famed Mad Magazine cartoonist, Mort Drucker...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Aluminum, Zinc

1950 George Nelson Herman Miller Basic Cabinet Series Two Door Cabinet in Walnut

$3,250

H 40 in W 40 in D 18.5 in

1950 George Nelson Herman Miller Basic Cabinet Series Two Door Cabinet in Walnut

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

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...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Chest for Herman Miller Model 5517 Commode Sideboard 1952

$16,650

H 44.5 in W 10.38 in D 19 in

George Nelson Chest for Herman Miller Model 5517 Commode Sideboard 1952

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Telgte, DE

George Nelson vertical chest of drawers commode for Herman Miller model 5517 sideboard 1952 The solid wood Nelson miniature chest, inspired by J...

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

1954 George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Four Drawer Dresser in Walnut

$4,000

H 32 in W 34 in D 18.5 in

1954 George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Four Drawer Dresser in Walnut

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

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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Vintage 1950s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

Previously Available Items

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser Credenza By George Nelson For Herman Miller

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H 29.75 in W 56.25 in D 18.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser Credenza By George Nelson For Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Mid-Century walnut dresser credenza was designed by George Nelson circa 1954 as part of his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) that was designed for and manufactured by Herman Miller. ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

A Classic Pair of George Nelson Night Stands Herman Miller Basic Series 1950's

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H 24 in W 18 in D 19 in

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

Pair Mid Century Modern Walnut Dressers Chests George Nelson Herman Miller 1955

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H 39.75 in W 40 in D 19.75 in

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 ...

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

Materials

Walnut

Restored Pair George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera Basic Series Nightstands

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H 24 in W 18.5 in D 18 in

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

Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller 5-Drawer Chests Primavera Basic Series

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H 40 in W 40 in D 18.5 in

Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller 5-Drawer Chests 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

MCM George Nelson for Herman Miller Chest of drawers

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H 40 in W 40 in D 18 in

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...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Walnut George Nelson 5 Drawer Dresser for Herman Miller

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H 39.5 in W 40 in D 18 in

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...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson Herman Miller BCS Mid Century Cabinets

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H 27 in W 58 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson Herman Miller BCS Mid Century Cabinets

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

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.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

George Nelson Basic Series Dresser for Herman Miller

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H 41 in W 40.25 in D 18.5 in

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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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller Cabinet - Green Lacquered doors & Hair Pin Legs

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H 32.5 in W 34.25 in D 19.25 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller Cabinet - Green Lacquered doors & Hair Pin Legs

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Herman Miller Walnut Dresser

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H 30 in W 34 in D 19 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. Great for any occasion...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Chest of Drawers

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H 29.53 in W 34.26 in D 18.51 in

Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Chest of Drawers

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

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...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

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