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Creator: George Nelson
Creator: Hans Olsen
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson design rosewood "Thin Edge" chest or dresser for Herman Miller, U.S.A. Exceptional rosewood grain patterns throughout the case and drawer fronts with new spinning top a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Swag Leg Chair 1958 by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in London, GB
The "swag leg chair" by George Nelson dates back to 1958 - but would still be a perfect fit in any science fiction movie today. the innovative design resulted from nelson's demands for the development of his swag leg group, which includes chairs, a secretary and various tables. the elegantly curved legs were to be made of steel and processed by machine. and although the chair naturally looks extremely casual and cool, this has nothing to do with the youthful spirit of the 21st century: "swag" here means the process of "swaging", in english "pressing" (metal pressing is still a widespread method of forming). The frame is actually a combination of the classic "four-legged friend" with the idea of a central axis. or, to put it more poetically by a contemporary: "like four tree roots growing out of the ground and uniting to form a strong trunk...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson design "Thin Edge" dresser for Herman Miller Model 5221, U.S.A. Eight drawers that graduate in size from top to bottom and operate effortlessly. Polished aluminum spinn...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Kite Wall Clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller, Vitra Label
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern kite wall clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller, Vitra Label George Nelson (American, 1908-1986) Group of Table and Wall Clocks for Howard Miller, Vitra Design Museum, Poland/Germany, designed 1949-1954 Vitra Design Museum labels, With battery-operated mechanisms The Kite clock...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Early Original George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa. Amazing Condition. Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Orignal production iconic Marshmallow Sofa designed by Irving Harper for the George Nelson Office therefore attributed to George Nelson. Manufactured by Herman Miller and signed who...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1960s Danish Modern Teak Lounge Chair by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak lounge chair designed by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen in Denmark circa 1960s. This beautiful high-back chair features a teak frame with a cane-back finish, provi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Hans Olsen Kinna lounge chairs Viska Sweden 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Typical Scandinavian modern lounge chairs designed by Hans Olsen and manufactured by Viska Mobler, Sweden 1960. These chairs are from the blooming sixties where a lot of designs were...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Furniture

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Suede, Teak

Thin Edge Walnut Dresser with Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest This chest of drawers measures: 39.75 wide x 18.5 deep x 40.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

George Nelson for Herman Miller Sofa in Light Brown Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, sofa, model ‘5671’, fabric, metal, designed in 1955 and produced in 1956-78. This wonderful midcentury sofa is designed by the renowned American ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest – Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest – Pair Each chest of drawers measures: 39.75 wide x 18.5 deep x 40.5 inches high All pi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest This chest of drawers measures: 39.75 wide x 18.5 deep x 40.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

George Nelson Midcentury Burlwood and Rosewood Grandfather Clock
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson Mid Century Burlwood and Rosewood Grandfather Clock This clock measures: 16.5 wide x 9 deep x 72.5 inches high We take ou...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

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Rosewood, Burl

Hans Olsen ''9015'' Suede Easy Chair for Gärsnäs
Located in Göteborg, SE
Fantastically comfortable and well-designed armchair by Hans Olsen for Gärsnäs, 1960s. The armchair has been reupholstered and we have reupholstered it with a beige suede-like fabri...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Furniture

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Suede, Oak, Teak

George Nelson for Howard Miller Midcentury Lucite Grandfather Clock
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid Century lucite Grandfather Clock This clock measures: 13 wide x 9 deep x 55.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal

Two "Thin Edge" Chest by George Nelson
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...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

1950s George Nelson Thin Edge Walnut Dressers for Herman Miller
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Just in, two matching dressers designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, c1950s. Sourced from the original owner in the Pacific Palisades of California, these beauties have receiv...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Pair Walnut Two Door Cabinet George Nelson Herman Miller
Located in Baltimore, MD
Remarkably Iconic rare pair of double door cabinets designed by George Nelson for the Herman Miller, Primavera line circa 1950s. Iconic pi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

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Metal

1950's George Nelson X-Leg Extension Dining Table Model 5062
Located in Hanover, MA
Early George Nelson model 5062 X-Leg extension dining table for Herman Miller, 1952. Table has two 12 inch extension leaves and pull-out metal extension tracks. Table is 29 inches...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Iron

1960s Danish Leather Sofa by Hans Olsen
Located in High Point, NC
A four-seat leather sofa created in 1960s Denmark by Hans Olsen. This elegant, yet inviting sofa, stretches out, offering luscious seating space for four sitters. Created by experime...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

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Leather, Wood

George Nelson for Herman Miller Midcentury Leather and Chrome Sling Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller midcentury Leather and Chrome Sling Sofa This sofa measures: 87 wide x 32 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat heigh...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson Midcentury Burlwood and Rosewood Grandfather Clock
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson midcentury Burlwood and Rosewood Grandfather Clock This clock measures: 16.5 wide x 9 deep x 72.5 inches high We take our...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Rosewood, Burl

Thin Line Dresser in Rosewood by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Westport, CT
The exquisite Thin Line Rosewood Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller, meticulously restored to its original splendor by Stamford Modern. Crafted with timeless elegance, this m...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Pair of Midcentury Cigar Bubble Pendant Lights
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller vintage hanging ceiling iconic cigar bubble pendant lights made with translucent plastic poly...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Wire

George Nelson, Pair of Low Tables with Curved Iron Structure
Located in Milano, IT
COD-1439 George Nelson Pair of low tables with curved iron structure and glass top resting on small colored spheres. UK manufacture, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera Headboard
Located in Forney, TX
A rare American Mid-Century Modern headboard for a double (full) size bed with storage and adjustable backrests by important Modernist architect and designer George Nelson (American, 1908-1986) for Herman Miller, circa 1950, model 4647 from the Primavera Collection, walnut, tufted vinyl, ebonized feet. Dimensions: (approx) 40" High, 56.25" Wide, 12" Deep A superb example, in excellent original vintage condition, having a pair tufted vinyl doors that slide down to reveal individual storage compartments. Walnut veneer in excellent condition with one small (.75") stable bubble beneath the surface at top (no splitting or discoloration present). Bed retains both brackets and anchor pins...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, PVC, Wood, Walnut

Pair. George Nelson for Herman Miller Cube Arm Chairs Model 4774
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated, chic, voguish pair of lounge chairs designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller circa 1950s. The chairs feature solid maple frames with thick upholstered seats and bac...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

George Nelson Vanity Stool Model 4672 for Herman Miller
Located in Hanover, MA
George Nelson vanity bench stool model N° 4672 for Herman Miller, designed 1946. Aluminum rods, foam, original fabric covering. Original Herman Miller label present. Produced by Herman Miller from 1946 to 1956. One owner. Cushion dimensions ~3 inches high by 19 inches wide by 15 inches deep.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Rare Seen Hans Olsen Teak Chairs by Juul Kristensen from the 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Olsen was born in Denmark in 1919 and trained as a cabinetmaker before enrolling at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Art. In 1953 Olsen set up his own studio where he designed a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

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Teak

1960s Danish Modern Teak Rocking Chair by Hans Olsen in Plush Cream Shearling
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful early 1960s Danish teak and cane rocking chair Model 532A designed by Hans Olsen and produced by Juul Kristensen. This Danish Modern rocking chair exudes a warm and nurturing energy. Throughout the last 6 decades, the teak frame was properly cared for and maintained well. Original teak is well conditioned and showcases that rich grain with a beautiful color. Original woven cane back with alternating pattern for better ventilation and support. Head cushion...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Hide, Cane, Teak

Checkerboard Table Clock, "Tempo 21" Tower 2 by George Nelson, 1984
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare postmodern cream, brown, and navy checkerboard table clock by Howard Miller Clock Company. From the 1984 "Tempo 21" collection. Very few signs...
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1980s North American Post-Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller Drop-Leaf Desk Model 4754, ca. 1955. Professionally restored in showroom condition, this beautiful desk has a drop leaf on the left side with all orig...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Group Dresser
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Hans Olsen, Pair of Lounge Chairs, Yellow Hallingdal from Kvadrat. Model 187
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans Olsen. Pair of lounge chairs new upholstered with yellow Hallingdal from Kvadrat. Legs of teak. Made in the 1960s. Made by Jørgensen Møbelfabrik, model 187 Cantharel ch...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Wool, Teak

George Nelson Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Eight Drawer Dresser
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Early George Nelson Eog Executive Desk with Return for Herman Miller, 1950s
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have this absolutely stunning Mid-Century Modern desk designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. The Executive Office Group, NO 8000 Series...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Leather Armchair, Model d500 by Hans Olsen for CS Møbler Glostrup Denmark 1960s
Located in Denventer, NL
Classic vintage armchair (high model) designed by Hans Olsen and produced by CS Møbler Glostrup, 1960s. Beautiful black leather men’s armchair...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a 4 drawer chest in walnut with cast metal pulls, black lacquered angular legs and cast aluminum finger pulls. Top drawer has removable dividers. Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, manufactured in Michigan...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for 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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller White Swag Chair, One Chair
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely stunning gorgeous and iconic George Nelson Herman Miller Swag chair in white. Originally c.1950s. This chair is an authentic Herman Miller stampe...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Chrome

vintage dining room set table chairs Frem Rojle Danish design
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
Vintage dining room set table chairs Frem Rojle Danish design Classic dining room set from the 1960s designed by Hans Olsen for Frem...
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1960s Danish Vintage Furniture

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Hans Olsen Midcentury Danish Rosewood and Red Leather Chairs, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Olsen midcentury Danish Rosewood and Red Leather Chairs - Pair The His chair measures: 29.5 wide x 28 deep x 38 inches high The Hers chair measures: 29.5 wide x 28 deep x 29...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-century George Nelson Secretary Dresser and desk for Herman Miller, 1960's
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson Secretary for Herman Miller, 1960's Walnut Herman Miller tag on inside of drawer. 5 drawers and a pull-down desktop. Measures: ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

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Walnut, Plywood

George Nelson for Herman Miller 5 Drawer Mid-Century Modern Dresser, circa 1950s
Located in Denville, NJ
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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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

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Walnut

Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Black Leather, White Shell, Chrome
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Black Leather, White Shell, Chrome Coconut lounge chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, manufactured by Vitra. Black leather...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Desk Action Office 1, George Nelson, Herman Miller, Large Version
Located in Bern, CH
Design classic desk Action Office 1, George Nelson, Herman Miller, large version. Offered is a rare original design classic rarity, the desk Action Office 1. Model 64 902. Designe...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

1960s Hans Olsen Stool for Frem Rojle
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful stool by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle from the 1960s. The stool has been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality upholstery fabric in grey. Quality Features: accomp...
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1960s Danish Vintage Furniture

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Hans Olsen Sofa for Vatne Mobler
Located in Denton, TX
Brazilian rosewood Hans Olsen 4 seater sofa for Vatne Mobler. The cushions are reversible one side has a pattern the other is plain. Please see pic...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Organic Loveseat on Rosewood Legs by Hans Olsen, Denmark, C. 1960s
Located in Westport, CT
An exquisite Hans Olsen Loveseat, a timeless piece of Danish design heritage from the 1960s. Meticulously restored by Stamford Modern, this iconic loveseat showcases an organic form ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rosewood&Leather Lounge Chair Model 800 by Hans Olsen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This leather armchair was designed by Hans Olsen for the Danish manufacturer CS Møbler in 1958. This is the 800 model. The armchair is low, with a slim and organic form. It is charac...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

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Leather, Rosewood

Set of 6 Herman Miller DAF Chairs Designed by George Nelson in 1958
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Beautiful set of 6 Herman Miller DAF fiberglass chairs, designed by George Nelson. The DAF chair is perfectly suitable as a dining chair and due t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Postmodern Howard Miller George Nelson 1984 Olympus Table Clock "Tempo 21"
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare "Olympus" table clock by Howard Miller Clock Company. From the 1984 "Tempo 21" collection. The circular red clock face is upheld by a green pyramid base...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Four George Nelson ''Pretzel'' Armchair Made by ICF, Italy, 1984-1986
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare and beautiful set of four ''Pretzel'' armchairs made in laminated wood and manufactured in the 1984/1986 in Italy by ICF De Padova. Originally designed for Herman Miller in...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

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Fabric, Ash

George Nelson Walnut Executive and Typewriter Desk Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, Executive Office Group desk model 9959 and typewriter return desk model 4751 by George Nelson for Herman Miller features a dark walnut finish with steel legs, alu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Coconut Lounge Chair in Maharam Mode Goldenrod Fabrics
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a late 2010s production of the Coconut Chair, Designed by George Nelson's design studio. Introduced in 1956, the Coconut Lounge Chair is one artifact of the burst of crea...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Slatted Bench Maple Blonde / Black
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful mid century George Nelson Herman Miller slatted bench with Amazing Patina. This bench is 72.25" Long Slatted coffee table or bench. Blonde bench...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Wood, Birch

Vintage Herman Miller Executive Credenza by George Nelson - 1 File Drawer
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Herman Miller Executive credenza by George Nelson We have a pair of these (found together) listed separately. These appear to be ups...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

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