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Rosewood Thin Edge Bookshelf by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Hamburg, PA
A beautiful rare and hard-to-find Rosewood Thin Edge bookcase by George Nelson for Herman Miller. The Thin Edge bookcase would look great in any Mid-Century Modern or Contemporary ho...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge 4 drawer Dresser by Herman Miller #2
By George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
A rosewood thin edge chest designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller with exquisite rosewood grain and early original white porcelain handles.
The George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edg...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Two "Thin Edge" Chest by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Denton, TX
"Thin Edge" chest of drawers by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
These make nice nightstands
Measures: cabinet 1. 19.5" deep by 34" wide by 33.25" high
cabinet 2. 19.5" Deep by 24...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
GEORGE NELSON THIN EDGE CHEST / Cabinet for HERMAN MILLER. Classic Modernist
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice early George Nelson 'Thin Edge' chest of drawers with classic aluminum pulls and walnut or mahogany veneer. Divided drawers,,, Produced in the 1950s & 1960s by Herman Miller, ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson Thin Edge Group dresser for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson design Thin Edge Group dresser for Herman Miller. Sophisticated looking and very functional as a daily dresser. Comprising four smaller drawers across the top and three...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Palisander
George Nelson Chest of Drawers
By George Nelson
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
George Nelson was a prominent American industrial designer known for his contributions to mid-20th century modern design. He worked as the design director for Herman Miller, a renown...
Category
Mid-20th Century Central American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Thin Edge Walnut Dresser with Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dorchester, MA
This gorgeous dresser is part of George Nelson's 1950s Thin Edge collection for Herman Miller, which takes its name from the elegant, slim profile. Tapered trestle legs elevate the w...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson design rosewood thin edge tall chest for Herman Miller. Featuring five drawers, two with fitted dividers on aluminum legs and original...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson Thin Edge Group eight drawer dresser for Herman Miller.
Made with high quality construction and detail in Brazilian rosewood and oak with drawer dividers to help with ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Pair George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Chests
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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 Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An eight-drawer double dresser from George Nelson’s Thin Edge collection for Herman Miller. Design features the slender rosewood case for which the series was named and a double stac...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Eight Drawer Dresser
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
Beautifully grained Rosewood cabinet with two rows of four drawers. Early style turned aluminum pulls on each drawer. Cabinet standing on for turned aluminum legs. This is a classic ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Teak George Nelson Thin Edge Night Stands / Chests. Expertly Restored.
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller Thin Edge cabinets model 4701. Teak cases with anodized aluminum pulls and cast aluminum legs. Each cabinet features four drawers...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Group Dresser
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
Amazing Thin Edge Sideboard by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful mirrored rosewood veneer.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Teak Thin Edge Double Dresser with Vanity by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
Part of the Thin Edge series that George Nelson designed for Herman Miller in the 1950s, this wonderful set comprises two dressers in a tawny walnut on either side of a suspended van...
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Porcelain, Teak
George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller Cabinet Model 5211
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Houston, TX
George Nelson & Associates
Miniature cabinet, model 5211
Herman Miller
USA, 1950s
Walnut, rosewood, enameled steel, laminate, porcelain
Measures: 20.25 W × 14 D × 32.25 H in
...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson Rosewood "Thin Edge" Chests
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of original grain matched George Nelson design rosewood "Thin Edge" chests for Herman Miller. Very good original condition, labeled.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dressers
By George Nelson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Thin edge dressers by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Porcelain handles and metal legs.
Dressers have been refinished.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Thin Edge Walnut Five-Drawer Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dorchester, MA
This gorgeous dresser is part of George Nelson's 1950s Thin Edge collection for Herman Miller, which takes its name from the elegant, slim profile. Tapered trestle legs elevate the w...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson Thin Edge Credenza Sideboard for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Nice thin edge credenza designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Four drawers with flanking doors that open to reveal adjustable shelved storage. This example shows cosmetic wear...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
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Pair of George Nelson Design for Herman Miller Chests / Dressers / Commodes
By George Nelson
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Mid-Century Modern George Nelson design for Herman Miller chests / dressers / commodes. Signed with labels this pair of side by side and all drawer chests have mahogany fro...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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George Nelson for Herman Miller 5 Drawer Mid-Century Modern Dresser, circa 1950s
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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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Comb-Grain Oak Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
George Nelson designed this comb-grain oak cabinet for Herman Miller as part of their Basic Cabinet Series, sometimes referred to as the Primavera line. The case sits on ebonized blo...
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George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
This George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Double Dresser for Herman Miller is as elegant and extraordinary as it comes. Newly refinished 10 drawer dresser with original aluminum pulls on...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Vintage Rosewood George Nelson for Herman Miller Twin Headboard
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful vintage Rosewood twin headboard. designed by George Nelson as part of the thin edge line for Herman Miller.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood
Early George Nelson Thin Edge Sideboard / Credenza / Buffet for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Hudson, NY
Hard to find version in very good original condition. George Nelson Design for Herman Miller "Thin Edge" sideboard. This is a stunning early example in walnut. Designed as a sideboa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
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H 33.5 in W 80 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood Two Door Cabinet
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
An two door designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, in Brazilian rosewood with its original white porcelain pulls and classic Thin Edge aluminum legs. The cabinet has one inner ...
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George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood 8 Drawer Dresser
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
An 8 drawer dresser designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, in Brazilian rosewood with its original white porcelain pulls and classic Thin Edge aluminum legs. The front drawers ...
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A Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood Nightstands
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
A rare pair of Thin Edge nightstands designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, in Brazilian rosewood with its original white porcelain pulls and classic aluminum legs . The case f...
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George Nelson Thin-Edge Credenza for Herman Miller, c.1965
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Located in Costa Mesa, CA
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Located in San Diego, CA
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H 33.25 in W 18.5 in D 67.25 in
Thin Edge Walnut Five-Drawer Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dorchester, MA
This gorgeous dresser is part of George Nelson's 1950s Thin Edge collection for Herman Miller, which takes its name from the elegant, slim profile. Tapered trestle legs elevate the w...
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Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller, Beautiful Example
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Stunning George Nelson for Herman Miller Brazilian Rosewood Thin Edge cabinet. Two doors with the original adjustable shelf. Porcelain pulls and cast aluminum legs. The figuring in t...
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H 34.5 in W 30 in D 19.75 in
George Nelson Thin Edge Sideboard, Herman Miller, circa 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
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George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Tall Dresser
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Located in San Diego, CA
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