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George Nelson Nine Drawer Miniature Chest for Herman Miller Mod. 5517 Sideboard
George Nelson Nine Drawer Miniature Chest for Herman Miller Mod. 5517 Sideboard

George Nelson Nine Drawer Miniature Chest for Herman Miller Mod. 5517 Sideboard

By George Nelson

Located in Argelato, BO

George Nelson (Chicago 1908 - Barrington 1986) Vertical chest of nine drawers from the "Miniature Chests" series. Herman Miller production, design 1952, marketing 1952-1963. White pa...

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Thin Edge Jewelry Chest by George Nelson 1954, Original, Rosewood, Teak, Signed
Thin Edge Jewelry Chest by George Nelson 1954, Original, Rosewood, Teak, Signed

Thin Edge Jewelry Chest by George Nelson 1954, Original, Rosewood, Teak, Signed

By George Nelson

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare early George Nelson for Herman Miller nine drawer jewelry / miniature cabinet in rosewood and teak with porcelain pulls. Completely original, never refinished very good conditio...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Teak, Rosewood, Porcelain

very rare no.5517 miniature chest by george nelson
very rare no.5517 miniature chest by george nelson

very rare no.5517 miniature chest by george nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Munich, DE

very early european version of george nelsons iconic miniature chest. made by contura for herman miller.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Chest for Herman Miller Model 5517 Commode Sideboard 1952
George Nelson Chest for Herman Miller Model 5517 Commode Sideboard 1952

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

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