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Creator: George Nelson
Creator: Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Dining Table Produced by Skovmand & Andersen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare dining table designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Produced by Skovmand & Andersen in Denmark. Dimensions (W x D x H): 130 ( 228 ) x 87 x 74,5 cm.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold MCM Danish Teak and Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold mid century Danish teak and leather lounge chair
This chair measures: 26 wide x 20.5 deep x 29.25 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and ar...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller Cabinet Model 5211
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
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Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Yellow & Black Steel Frame Desk Model 4111 by George Nelson Herman Miller Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Yellow & black steel frame desk Model 4111 by George Nelson Herman Miller Mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller Black Lacquered Sideboard Credenza, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By George Nelson for Herman Miller
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered walnut, with original aluminum hardware.
...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Evermore Large Dining Table, by Arne Hovmand-Olsen from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
A simple, timeless designer table created in the 1950s by the acclaimed Danish furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Evermore is a classic beauty that transports the craftsmanship ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Chair Model 408, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Stockholm, SE
A chair of model 408 designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen at Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s. The chair is made in teak with seat in black leather. It is 64 x 50 cm and 74 cm high ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Teak
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller, 1960s
The Top has a very floating appearance.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Warm Nordic Set of 2 Evermore Large Dining Table Extension, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
A simple, timeless designer table created in the 1950s by the acclaimed Danish furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Evermore is a Classic beauty that transports the craftsmanship ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
George Nelson Miniature Chest Model 5215, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
George Nelson Miniature chest Model 5215, 1950s.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Walnut Dressers, Model 4620, by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by George Nelson as model 4620 for Herman Miller's Basic Cabinet Series, this pair of walnut dressers sits on ebonized wood legs. Each...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Lean Back Monochrome Lounge Chair in Oak, by Arne Hovmand-Olsen from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Lean Back is an elegant, reclining lounge chair in 1950s design, created by the acclaimed Danish furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Despite the lightness and an almost floating ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of George Nelson 5681 Loose Cushion Group Lounge Chairs US 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of George Nelson Loose Cushion Group lounge chairs US 1960s
Original Condition with hardened foam. We recommend to reupholster.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Midcentury George Nelson Gentlemens Secretary Chest
Located in Pasadena, TX
George Nelson
George Nelson (1908-1986) was an important modernist whose work cut across the fields of interior, industrial and exhibition design. Nelson studied architecture at Yale University in the 1920s, and in the next two decades earned a strong reputation as a writer on design for Architectural Forum, Interiors and Fortune.
In 1945 Nelson began a long association with the Herman Miller Furniture Company of Zeeland, Michigan, where as head designer he developed an innovative line of furniture and commissioned new designs from others. His first commission was Isamu Noguchi`s biomorphic glass-topped coffee table, which began production in 1947, the first of many designs that the sculptor would create for Herman Miller in the late Forties. Nelson also was responsible for bringing the designs of Charles Eames to Herman Miller, and he collaborated with R. Buckminster Fuller on a number of projects.
Among Nelson`s own creations are classic works of 1950s design, including the bubble lamp, ball clock, marshmallow sofa and the pole-supported wall-storage system. Nelson also designed numerous exhibitions, including the 1959 American National Exhibition in Moscow, and the Chrysler Corporation display at the 1964 New York World`s Fair.
Vintage midcentury George Nelson walnut secretary
1960s
A great example of early George Nelson design. Secretary desk and dresser...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Amazing Thin Edge Sideboard by George Nelson
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful mirrored rosewood veneer.
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Lean Back Two-Tone Lounge Chair in Oak, by Arne Hovmand-Olsen from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Lean back is an elegant, reclining lounge chair in 1950s design, created by the acclaimed Danish furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Despite the lightness and an almost floating ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Nimbus / Beehive Pendant Lamp by George Nelson and Associates Midcentury
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very rare chandelier model NS808 / 'Nimbus' (also known as 'Beehive') by renowned George Nelson and Associates studio made for Nessen Lighting, designed in 1969 by Farid Iskander.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Twin Headboards, Primavera Series, 1950s
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Part of the Herman Miller Collection, early 1950s, these twin headboards by George Nelson are in the sought after Primavera wood. Wear appropriate with age and use, frames not availa...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair George Nelson for Herman Miller Black Bookcases with Walnut Doors
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair George Nelson designed Black bookcases with Walnut doors for Herman Miller.
Each shallow unit has one adjustable shelf, and small cabinet with a Walnut door. Behind the doo...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
George Nelson Vanity Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic model 4672 vanity stool designed by George Nelson. Plush rectangular seat gracefully perched on a brushed aluminum base. Minimal design and compact size makes it an attractiv...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé
Rare Early George Nelson Bench / Coffee Table for Herman Miller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A early and rare Nelson coffee table / bench with white rectangle Laminate top having black legs typical of the Nelson slat bench coffee table. This table was not produced in large n...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Dining or Desk Chair by Ernest Farmer for George Nelson and Associates
Located in Littleton, CO
A rare birch dining or desk chair by Ernest Farmer of George Nelson and Associates for Herman Miller.
Professional reupholstery available at pass-thro...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Seldom Seen Danish Sofa Designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Danish modern sofa (frame) designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold. In original estate condition. Retain original finish, patina showing just the right amount of cosmetic...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Arthur Umanoff Desk Clock, George Nelson & Associates, 1950s
Located in Houston, TX
George Nelson & Associates
table clock.
Howard Miller Clock Company,
USA.
Rosewood, steel.
Measures: 4.25 W x 3 D x 5.5 H inches.
Signed with decal manufacturer's label t...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel
Noble Chair in Pure Wood, by Arne Hovmand-Olsen from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
An elegant and ?noble? designer chair created in the 1950s by the acclaimed furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The Noble dining chair is a Classic beauty that transports the cra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Foam
George Nelson for Herman Miller Living Room Set
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller living room set, United States, 1960s.
This fine living room set consisting of two sofas and a side table is...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel
Rare and Exclusive Loose Cushion Sofa
Located in Munich, DE
By george nelson. ultra soft high qualitily leather with nice and worm patina. down filled cushions.
Category
1960s American Vintage Furniture
Materials
Leather
Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Midcentury Mahogany Grandfather Clock, Denmark, C. 1965
Located in New York, NY
Olsen's remarkable mahogany grandfather clock, which rests upon a base shaped like a pair of devilish horns, doubles, with its numerous interior shelves, as a case piece.
This mar...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
George Nelson for Herman Miller Sofa in Off-White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, sofa, chrome-plated metal, fabric, United States, 1960s
This fine sofa is designed by the renowned American furniture designer George Nelson. This s...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Elusive Modernist Action Office Desk or Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rarely seen modernist action office desk or conference table by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Purchased from prominent Buffalo NY architect. Beautiful figured walnut wood top mino...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson Desk or Office Chair, Very Rare, New Red Boucle Knoll Upholstery
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very rare George Nelson desk chair, freshly reupholstered in a crimson Knoll Classic boucle.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson & Associates Sling Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Made by: Herman Miller, USA, 1963
Material: leather, chrome-plated steel, rubber
Size: 112 W × 32 D × 29 H in
The luxurious model 6833 Sling sofa ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel
Set of 3 Danish Modern Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Teak Nesting Tables
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a multifunctional set of 3 Danish modern teak nesting tables, designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold, circa 1962. Includes two smaller tables that fit...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Teak
George Nelson Cast Iron Fire Starter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, cast iron, fire starter by George Nelson for Howard Miller.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Iron
George Nelson Basic Series Cabinet on Ebonized Herman Miller Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rare 1960s George Nelson for Herman Miller cabinet set upon an1 iconic Herman Miller slat ebonized bench.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1950s Dining Chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early dining chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller, having tubular zinc-plated frames with floating upholstered seats and backs.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage George Nelson Herman Miller Steel Frame White Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful clean signed example of this form. All original. White laminate top. Original white finish. Style of Florence Knoll.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Walnut Side Table with Planters by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
George Nelson designed this uniquely functional side table, model 4745, for Herman Miller. Constructed of walnut with ebonized block legs, it houses two square copper planting boxes...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Copper, Chrome
George Nelson Meridian Wall Clock Rimini Blue Face by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Meridian” clock designed by George Nelson for the Howard Miller
Clock Company. Face is made of “Rimini Blue” Italian ceramic designed
by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, battery operated.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Walnut and Leather Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s walnut and leather desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Executed in walnut with leather lift top (with key) covering center filing compartment, which illuminates and contai...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson, Modular Sofa and Table Seating System, 1966 for Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s, United States.
Very fine Modular §seater sofa by George Nelson (1908-1986) for Herman Miller.
This sofa has a metal frame with square chro...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
George Nelson Steel Frame Group Rolling Table / Cart
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare and unusual George Nelson for Herman Miller table on rollers from the Steel Frame Group, made by Herman Miller. White lamina...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel
Md-Century Modern George Nelson Lingerie Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern lingerie chest features sculpted round pulls with ebonized fronts on each drawer. This stylish five-drawer chest offers plenty of room for storage within...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold, Denmark, 1959
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Indulge in the timeless beauty of the model 71 chair, a true masterpiece of design and craftsmanship by Arne Hovman Olsen for Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Denmark. The chair's captivatin...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson Desk for 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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Rare Mid-Century Design Icon an Arthur Umanoff Iron and Cane Log Holder Rack
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Simple, sculptural design. Presented in As-Found condition.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
George Nelson Rosewood "Thin Edge" Chests
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
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Bureau /Cabinets
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller bureau cabinet storage units, polished handles light colored birch with and black feet.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1950s Walnut Open Cabinet with Glass Shelving by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid walnut open cabinet or vitrine with three adjustable glass shelves and a solid glass paneled back.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Cape Cod Firelighter Irving Harper George Nelson Fire Starter Cast Iron Tool McM
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Presented to you in original patina, a cast iron pot, and coil-handled shaft with firing stone. A famous Industrial Design midcentury icon; the Cape Cod firelighter, Model H611, desi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Iron
George Nelson Tripod Table Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarce large tripod table clock, Model 4764, designed by George Nelson and Associates for Howard Miller Clock Company. Satin brass dial encased in plexiglass bubble, with signature b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Arne Hovmand Olsen Set Four Dining Chairs
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of four Arne Hovmand Olsen dining chairs. Frame of partly solid teak.
New upholstered with mokka aniline leather.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
MidCentury George Nelson Sling Table for Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Produced for only 4 years this exceptionally rare "Sling Table" is in wonderful vintage condition. Featuring a rounded granite top on chromed legs. A perfe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Granite, Steel, Chrome
George Nelson Model 4652 Extension Coffee Table by Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
This early George Nelson design features two extensions with reversible and removable tray tables. Closed, it is a modestly scaled table. Opened the surface nearly doubles, and the t...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Wood, Formica
George Nelson Walnut One-Door 5 Drawers Gentleman's High Chest Dresser Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut George Nelson for Herman Miller Storage five drawers cabinet dresser gentleman's high chest.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Jutex Teak and Leather Armchair, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous midcentury Danish modern club chair featuring a unique design, with articulating seat back.
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Jutex
...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Comb-Grain Oak Cabinet by George Nelson for 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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Lounge Chair by A. Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rarely found solid teak frame with cane back and seat and cane wrapped arms. Made by A.R. Klingenberg and Son.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Teak, Cane
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