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Creator: George Nelson
Creator: Eero Aarnio
George Nelson Coffee Table in White by Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is George Nelson's signature end table, characterized by clean lines and practicality. The metal base pedestal looks almost organic as it rise...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table Gate Leg
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern George Nelson drop-leaf dining table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson Model-4758 Wall Clock for Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson Model-4758 wall clock for Howard Miller.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Customizable Iconic Eero Aarnio Red Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The Ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is one of the most famous and beloved classics of Finni...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
George Nelson Coconut Armchair for Vitra
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Vienna, AT
The armchair was designed by George Nelson for Vitra in 1955.
The coconut chair is an icon of the design of the 1950s and is still a cult today.
With clear shapes and reduced mate...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Bouclé
George Nelson Herman Miller Walnut Planter Lamp Table Model 4634-L
Located in Baltimore, MD
Unique and rare Mid-Century Modern Model 4634-L side table with lamp and planters designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, circa 1940s. Featuring a ha...
Category
1940s American Vintage Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Thin Edge Jewelry Chest by George Nelson 1954, Original, Rosewood & Teak, Signed
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
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Rosewood, Teak
Eero Aarnio Pair of Green Vintage Pony Figure Handmade Chairs
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of vintage green Pony Chairs handmade by Eero Aarnio.
Dimensions - 31" x 42" x 20"
Pony is a friendly and characterful addition to any room, b...
Category
20th Century Finnish Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
Located in Renens, CH
1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
George Nelson, architect, designer and author is famous for several ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller Modular Set of Sofas and Side Table
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, sofa model ‘5671’, side table, fabric, metal, designed in 1955 and produced in 1956-78.
This wonderful set is designed by the renowned American fur...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rare Eero Aarnio Birch Armchair for Asko, Finland
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful Birch Armchair in very good condition.
Designed by Eero Aarnio and produced by Asko, Finland.
The chair is made of bent plywood which is lamin...
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch, Fabric, Bouclé, Bentwood
Eero Aarnio Small Natural Parabel Table
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The Parabel was designed in 1993 by Eero Aarnio, and first shown at the International Furniture Fair in Cologne, Germany in January 2002. The table is made of fibreglass and comes in...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Furniture
Materials
Maple
Teak Thin Edge Double Dresser with Vanity by George Nelson for 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
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Teak
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
Mid-Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dresser by George Nelson, circa 1950. This stunning piece boasts ebonized drawer fronts, maple casings, and unique circular pulls. A sleek mid-century design that makes the perfect a...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Maple
George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 5153 Mobile Table
Located in Hanover, MA
White enameled steel frame and white laminate rolling cart designed in 1951 by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Also referred to as an Angle Iron table...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Iron
Customizable Iconic Eero Aarnio Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is one of the most famous and beloved classics of Finni...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early George Nelson desk / return, child's desk, Modernist, Herman Miller, Retains original Herman Miller foil label, 4 drawers, pencil dividers, steel frame, minor pitting (lower right side bottom). Original designed for larger desk, return, typewriter desk...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller 5 Drawer Chest Dresser Restored
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller 5 drawer chest dresser restored.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson Stool for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Berlin, DE
George Nelson stool for Herman Miller
Early Vitra label.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Iconic Eero Aarnio White Tomato Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero has always been drawn to the circular form and is perhaps best known for his designs ‘without edges’. The Tomato chair combines three circles on a ba...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Midcentury Action Office Roll Top Desk George Nelson for H Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller George Nelson action office series drafting desk
1965 design
This vintage roll-top writing desk is from the Herman Miller "Action...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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
Four Drawer Thin Edge Dresser / Chest of Drawers in Rosewood by George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
George Nelson Thin Edge cabinet in Brazilian Rosewood, manufactured by Herman Miller. Signed with the early round Herman Miller medallion. Very good original condition. Very few sign...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Rosewood
George Nelson Early Walnut Two Door Cabinet for Herman Miller Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very early cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This cabinet has unusual silver pulls.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is one of the most famous and beloved classics of Finni...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Iconic Eero Aarnio Blue Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The Ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is one of the most famous and beloved classics of Finni...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Iconic Eero Aarnio White Leather Bubble Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The bubble chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968. According to Eero’s notes, the Bubble hangs from the ceiling because ‘there is no nice way to make a clear pedestal.’ It shares ...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
George Nelson Miniature /Jewelry Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rosewood,Enameled aluminum and porcelain
An early example of this form,model # 5215
Base is original to the cabinet
Disc Manufacturer's label.
Category
1950s American Vintage Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Set 4 George Nelson, 1st Year Production Daf Swag Leg Dining Chair / Fiberglass
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare set of four swag legged dining chairs designed in 1958 by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Only produced in fiberglass for a few years, cream colored fiberglass on a s...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel
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
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
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 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
Iconic Eero Aarnio Mellow Pink Pony
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Pony is a friendly and characterful addition to any room, but as always, it was designed first and foremost to provide a comfortable seat. Pony has a moulded foam body, feet and ears...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Leather Bubble Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The Bubble chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968. According to Eero’s notes, the Bubble hangs from the ceiling because ‘there is no nice way to make a clear pedestal.’ It shares the same unique acoustics as the Ball chair, a little cocoon that shields off the outside world.
The hanging Bubble chair...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Eero Aarnio Small White Screw Table
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Eero Aarnio 1991
Eero’s approach to industrial design has often seen simple and hidden forms become real and visible objects. Screws are used in most pieces of furniture – but the Screw table...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Iconic Eero Aarnio Large Black Mushroom Stool
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Mushroom is one of Eero’s oldest designs and in its fibreglass form is part of the same design family that includes the Ball Chair, Pastil and Tomato. It can be used as a stool or a ...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Model 5751 George Nelson Cocktail Table
Located in South Charleston, WV
George Nelson for Herman Miller thin edge model 5751 produced, circa 1960. Frame is polished steel coffee table. Tops and sides have been coated in black satin lacquer specifically d...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel
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
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
Iconic Eero Aarnio White Pony
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Pony is a friendly and characterful addition to any room, but as always, it was designed first and foremost to provide a comfortable seat. Pony has a moulded foam body, feet and ears which are all connected by a tube frame and upholstered in a stretch fabric. Pony chair...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Eero Aarnio Large White Parabel Table
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The Parabel was designed in 1993 by Eero Aarnio, and first shown at the International Furniture Fair in Cologne, Germany in January 2002. The table is made of fibreglass and comes in...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
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
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
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 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 & 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
...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Eero Aarnio Small Silver Screw Table
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Eero Aarnio 1991
Eero’s approach to industrial design has often seen simple and hidden forms become real and visible objects. Screws are used in most pieces of furniture – but the Screw table...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
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
Eero Aarnio White Oval Parabel Table
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The Parabel was designed in 1993 by Eero Aarnio, and first shown at the International Furniture Fair in Cologne, Germany in January 2002. The table is made of fibreglass and comes in...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
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
Iconic Eero Aarnio Midnight Black Pony
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Pony is a friendly and characterful addition to any room, but as always, it was designed first and foremost to provide a comfortable seat. Pony has a moulded foam body, feet and ears...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Foam
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
George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk
Located in Brescia, IT
George Nelson by Hermann Miller
1950s
Laminated wood, aluminum base
Rare model.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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