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Why is George Nelson famous?
George 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.
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Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1960s Stool from the Pedestal series by George Nelson, with cover in playful orange vinyl. Nice and compact seat that ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Metal

Set of Six George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Dining Chairs
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller teak and upholstered dining chairs. We also have the matching dining table, please inquire for details. All items ar...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

George Nelson "Half Nelson" Mid Century Table Lamp Produced by Koch & Lowy 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare table / desk mid century lamp mode "Half Nelson" in enameled aluminum designed by George Nelson and produced by Koch & Lowy, USA 1960s. In good vintage and original conditi...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Chrome

George Nelson & Associates Beehive Pendant Lamp
By George Nelson, Nessen Lighting
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson & Associates Beehive Pendant Lamp: Designed by Lucia DeRespinis (1960) for George Nelson's office for Nessen Studio, Textured enameled metal hexagonal shaped pyramid wi...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

George Nelson Thin Edge Double Dresser, Chest, 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 Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Palisander

Vitra by George Nelson Black Leather Perch Swivel Desk Chairs, 2001, Set of 2
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by George Nelson in 1964 the Perch desk chair was part of the revolutionary Herman Miller Action 1 office system, which was the first open plan office design. Th...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Metal

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