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Creator: Georg Jensen
Creator: George Nelson
George Nelson Birch & Brass Wall Clock for Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson Birch & Brass wall clock for Howard Miller.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Melamine Bowl by Irving Harper
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A molded sea foam blue melamine bowl in the Florence pattern from the Prolon series designed for George Nelson and Associates.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Rare Pair of 1. Edition Metal Shell Coconuts
Located in Munich, DE
designed by george nelson in 1955 and made by herman miller.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Nightstand
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson design "Thin Edge" series nightstand for Herman Miller. Made from highly figural rosewood on tapering aluminum legs with a white lacquer cubby and an adjustable shelf. ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tazza Compote 263B, Grape Motif
By Georg Jensen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Vintage Georg Jensen sterling silver tazza compote with grape motif. This fabulous Georg Jensen sterling silver tazza features Jensen's iconic grape motif, a celebrated range of pieces which were inspired by the Art Nouveau aesthetic coupled with time the artist spent traveling in Italy.
Georg Jensen was born in 1866 and trained as a sculptor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, graduating in 1892. Jensen began his artistic career in ceramics and started working with silver in 1904. He went on to establish his own smithy in Copenhagen and like many others working during the Art Nouveau period, was strongly influenced by natural forms and structure found in flowers and plants.
As mentioned above, Jensen spent time in Italy shortly after the turn of the century and developed an appreciation for ancient Roman silver work. He was also struck by the work of more recent Italian artists and was particularly influenced by those pieces which drew upon classical mythology, such as Baroque painter Caravaggio's 'Bacchus'. Jensen combined these influences with emerging Art Nouveau organic motifs, leading him to utilize the malleable qualities of silver to create his renowned Grape Collection.
This form of this silver tazza was initially designed by Jensen in 1918. The piece has a round pedestal foot which rises to a thick columnar stem reminiscent of the twisting trunk...
Category
1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dining table by George Nelson for Herman Miller F66
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
George Nelson was a pioneering modernist who ranks with Raymond Loewy, Charles Eames, and Eliot Noyes as one of America's outstanding designers. Beside being a leading designer and n...
Category
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
1950s George Nelson Swag Leg Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Swag leg desk, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Colorful cubbyholes and molded drawers allow for a tidy and streamlined workspace. O...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson Thin Edge for Herman Miller Rosewood Dresser, 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson thin edge for Herman Miller Rosewood 5 drawer Dresser, 1950. Restored and absolutely beautiful.
The other dresser and pair nightstands is sold in separate listing.
Meas...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
George Nelson Thin Edge for Herman Miller Rosewood Dresser, 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson Thin Edge for Herman Miller Rosewood Dresser, 1950. Other dresser and nightstands are all sold in separate listings.
Dress...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
George Nelson Modernica Mid-Century Bubble Pendant
Located in New York, NY
George Nelson Modernica Mid-Century Modern "saucer" shape bubble pendant ceiling lamp, translucent white synthetic over a wire frame, Modernica ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wire
George Nelson Home Office Desk Model 4658 for Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
George Nelson & Associates
Home Office desk, model 4658
Manufactured by Herman Miller
USA, 1946
This example is constructed of combed oak, chrome-plated...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Rare George Nelson 4 Piece King Size Headboard Night Stand Mid-Centuy Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare classic George Nelson 4 piece headboard with matching night stands.
An adjustable, padded panel allows for open or closed storage on the twin headboards which make a king-size w...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Danish Hand-Crafted Art Nouveau Ash Tray / Bowl by Georg Jensen for Ipsens Enke
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish hand-crafted art nouveau ash tray / bowl by Georg Jensen for P. Ipsens Enke in 1903.
The art nuveau ash tray / bowl feature a well made li...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Six George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Dining Chairs
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Teak
George Nelson Stool for Herman Miller, USA, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
George Nelson Stool for Herman Miller, USA - 1960s in all original condition with the rare brown base
George Nelson (1908-1986) was an American industrial designer and architect who...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Long Bench
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Oak
Early Rare Prototype for N° 5490 Chaise Lounge, George Nelson, 1953
Located in Culver City, CA
Nestled in the sun-soaked haven of Florida, tucked away in the eccentric estate of a wealthy collector, this forgotten relic of mid-century modern design lay dormant for years, waiti...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel
George Nelson Mid Century Ball Clock in Brass and Wood
Located in Weesp, NL
Interestingly, while nearly all of the designs that came out of George’s studio were attributed to him, many were actually designed by him and his team. Some were even designed solely by someone else working at the studio.
Nelson famously recounted the story of how the Ball Clock came to life in an interview decades after it’s release:
“It was one of the really funny evenings. Noguchi came by, Bucky Fuller came by, and here was Irving, and here was I, and Noguchi - who can’t keep his hands off anything - he saw we were working on clocks and started making doodles. Then Bucky sort of brushed Isamu aside. He said, ‘This is a good way to do a clock’ and made some utterly absurd thing. Everybody was taking a crack at this, pushing each other aside and making scribbles. At some point we left – we were suddenly all tired, and we’d had a little bit too much to drink – and the next morning I came back, and here was this roll of paper, and Irving and I looked at it, and somewhere in this roll, there was a ball clock. I don’t know to this day who cooked it up.”
Nevertheless, whoever it was that came up with George Nelson’s designs, it’s almost certain that they would never have come to fruition if it wasn’t for George’s vision and forward-thinking approach.
Can you tell me more about his clocks?
George’s clocks were one of his most impressive bodies of work. In total, he and his team designed over 130 clocks in just three decades.
While it is widely accepted that Irving Harper was the lead designer for the Howard Miller Clock Company at George Nelson Associates, the collection arose after two insightful observations from George: one, that people no longer used the numbers to tell the time; and two, that since most people now used their wristwatch to tell the time, interior clocks were now free to become more decorative in nature.
The clocks were designed and released in batches of 8 and were initially only given numbers for names. The Sunflower Clock was simply ‘Clock 2261’, the Flock of Butterflies Clock was 'Clock 2226’, and so on.
The Ball was the first clock designed by George and his team and it was followed shortly after by the Star, Sunburst, Spindle, Asterisk, Turbine, Flock of Butterflies, Eye and others. The clocks were purposefully abstract and were designed to complement the modernist furniture emerging at the time.
As well as wall clocks, George’s studio also produced a series of desk clocks during that time, most notably the bubble-shaped Night Desk...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Clock
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Electric Wall Clock,, Amazing colors,, wonderful patina,, retains original Howard Miller label,, Tested and...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
George Nelson "Half Nelson" Mid Century Table Lamp Produced by Koch & Lowy 1960s
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, Two Drawer File Cabinet in oiled walnut, no hardware. I need to confirm the measureme...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, a four drawer cabinet with files in oiled walnut, no hardware. Does not include the bl...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, A Drop Leaf Desk, no hardware. Part # 6405314. I need to confirm the depth measurement...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Prism Stainless Flatware Set for Georg Jensen 57 piece
By Georg Jensen, Gert Holbek & Jørgen Dahlerup
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jorgen Dahlerup and Gert Holbek "Prism" Stainless Flatware Set. Set includes 57 pieces. 7 pieces per place setting! Designed in 1969. Forged and hand-polished. Beautiful design w...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage "LaPaglia" Table Lighter by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "LaPaglia" table lighter by Georg Jensen, circa 1950s. The lighter is in good vintage condition and measures 2"D x 2.25"H. The lighters spring mechanism works well; it has n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver
George Nelson for Herman Miller 72" Slatted Platform Bench, 2002
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller 72" Slatted Platform Bench, 2002. Classic and timeless, this George Nelson bench has just the right amount of 20+ years of great honey colored patina...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Birch
Georg Jensen Leaf Bowl Designed by Helle Damkjær
By Georg Jensen
Located in Vallejo, CA
A mid century metal bowl designed by Helle Damkjær for Georg Jensen. Dramatic curved shape. Made of brushed stainless steel. Marked on the base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller MCM Extra Long Contract Bench with Planter Box
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Extra Long Contract Bench with Planter Box
This bench measures: 101 wide x 20.5 deep x 16.75 high
All ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rosewood Thin Edge Bookshelf by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950s
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
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
George Nelson - Omni System - Shelving or Wall Unit Walnut Cabinet Only - Parts
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern 1960s George Nelson designed for Omni Systems, this is part for a wall unit, a four drawer cabinet in walnut, no hardware. Part # 6315324. I need to confirm the de...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge 4 drawer Dresser by Herman Miller #1
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
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Early Georg Jensen “Melon” Oval Centerpiece 189
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A large early Georg Jensen sterling silver centerpiece bowl, design #189 from 1914 by Georg Jensen, this design often called "Melon". This piece has Georg Jensen hallmarks but no de...
Category
1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
George Nelson CSS Book Shelve System Circa 1960s for Herman Miller
Located in Emeryville, CA
Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (CSS) in 1959 and produced it until 1973. Available in various wood f...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Extremely Rare Georg Jensen Silver Jardinière 165
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen large silver Jardinière #165 designed by Georg Jensen in 1916. An early and rare item, one of the very first pieces produced in this design. The jardinière features a...
Category
1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Pyramid Sterling Silver Napkin Ring 22A
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen napkin ring in the Pyramid pattern, design #22A by Harald Nielsen. There were three sizes napkin rings produced, this is the largest size made....
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Box 843
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Art Deco Georg Jensen box, design #857 by Jorgen Jensen dating back to 1930. This rectangular box boasts a hinged lid for convenient access. Each corner of the box ...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller CSS Unit
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage George Nelson Herman Miller CSS unit. This piece is designed to be used as a room divider or placed anywhere in the room. Unit includes 3 black tensio...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Georg Jensen Alfredo Vases Made in Denmark
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly sculptural pair of polished stainless steel vases by Georg Jensen. This pair stands alone by themselves with their beauty. The substantial height combined with the chrom...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Walnut Hi Boy Dresser Chest
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A George Nelson for Herman Miller hi-boy dresser. An incredible chest of drawers with simply but stunning mid century styling. This piece features a full walnut wood body constructio...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson for Herman Miller Modular Steel Frame 2-Piece Seating & Table 60s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A sleek and minimal modular steel frame 2-piece seating system and tables by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Circa 1960s. Sleek and functional design with built in laminate white ta...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Box 825
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage Georg Jensen Art Deco box crafted from early sterling silver, featuring design #825 by Sigvard Bernadotte dating back to 1938. The robust rectangular box is expertly hand-c...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early Georg Jensen Silver Ornamental Fish Serving Set 55
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
An early sterling silver Georg Jensen fish serving set, in the ornamental Serving pattern #55 designed by Georg Jensen from 1914. Beautiful details, the handles are two intertwined f...
Category
1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Mayan Napkin Ring 292
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver napkin ring from Georg Jensen, featuring the Mayan Pattern, designed by Johan Rohde in 1937. This early napkin ring showcases intricate Mayan motifs, with a handcra...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Box 829
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen Art Deco Box in sterling silver, design #829 designed by Harald Nielsen in 1935. Its structure comprises a rectangular base seamlessly merging with a flared-out rectan...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterlig Silver Pyramid Serving Spoon 111
Located in Hellerup, DK
A large sterling silver Georg Jensen serving spoon, item #111 in the Pyramid pattern, design #15 by Harald Nielsen from 1926. A very sought-after large-size spoon that is no longer i...
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bowl 242
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen bowl, featuring a pierced stem adorned with floral details and scrolls. It was designed by Johan Rohde in 1919, identified by design number #242. The b...
Category
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Side Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Table with wooden top and metal base designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller in the 1960s. Wear due to time and age of the table
Category
1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
George Nelson Modular Sofa Table System Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, BE
Modular Sofa by George Nelson with a strong metal structure including chrome-plated feet. Two vintage grey upholstered Seats with buttoned backrests and a square Formica side-table t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel
George Nelson & Associates Beehive Pendant Lamp
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Desk with Return
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Desk with Return
This desk measures: 65 wide x 84.5 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 27.75 inches
All pieces of furnitur...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Georg Jensen 76-Piece Sterling Silver Flatware Set in Acorn Pattern for 12
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver 76-piece flatware set in the celebrated Acorn pattern, designed by Johan Rohde, enhanced with stylized natural motifs, from the 1930s or early 1940s, con...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cactus Silverware Service
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver Cactus silverware service for twelve persons. It was created by sculptor Gundorph Albertus in 1930. The lines are simple and strong and his sensitivity...
Category
1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Monumental Georg Jensen Sterling Silver “Kings” Bowl #250A
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
An early monumental sized sterling silver Georg Jensen centerpiece bowl, design #250A by Johan Rohde from 1917. This piece is the largest in this design collection, affectionately du...
Category
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
GEORG JENSEN – Hammered Solid Silver Tray Circa 1925/1932
By Georg Jensen
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Georg Jensen – Hammered solid silver tray Circa 1925/1932
Very beautiful plain solid silver tray in a round shape flanked by two fan-shaped side handles.
Dimensions: Internal diame...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
George Nelson Leather & Walnut Illuminated Vanity with Mirror & Ottoman for Herm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Leather, Glass, Walnut
Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chair by George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chair by George Nelson, c 1952,,, gREAT EXAMPLE, Iconic Design. Becoming increasingly harder and harder to find..Nice original condition,, Age appropri...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Georg Jensen Silver Pitcher
By Georg Jensen
Located in London, GB
A stylish sterling silver jug/pitcher made by the Danish firm of Georg Jensen and designed by one of the giants of the firm, Johan Rohde.
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Silver
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