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Furniture For Sale
Creator: George Nelson
Creator: Harvey Probber
George Nelson for Herman Miller MCM Rosewood Thin Edge Nightstands – Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge Nightstands – Pair
Each nightstand measures: 18 wide x 18.5 deep x 23.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be ha...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Harvey Probber Mid Century Bleached Mahogany and Cane Side Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century Bleached Mahogany and Cane Side Table
This side table measures: 20.5 wide x 18 deep x 19.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Set of 8 Mid Century Modern Teak Dining Chairs by George Nelson - Herman Miller
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of eight Mid Century Modern dining chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller C1960. Two armchairs, 21x 21 x 29.5h x 18.5 seat height, Arms are 25h. Teak wood is in origi...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Harvey Probber Writing Desk- Signed
Located in Trenton, NJ
This impressive mid-century modern writing desk from Harvey Probber features a striking yet simple 1950's design in quality manufacture. The vintage mahogany finish, carved wood handles...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Harvey Probber Modernist Mahogany Coffee Table With Resin Top
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1960's modernist well made and very heavy Mahogany coffee table with resin top designed by Harvey Probber, lightly restored with minor ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Resin, Mahogany
Herman Miller Typewriter Desk Return by George Nelson
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Introducing the iconic Herman Miller typewriter desk return, a testament to the visionary design of George Nelson. This exceptional piece seamlessly combin...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Midcentury George Nelson Herman Miller Walnut Dresser Credenza
Located in Baltimore, MD
Iconic and classic Mid-Century Modern dresser designed by George Nelson for the Herman Miller Primavera line, circa 1950s. Iconic piece resulting from the collaboration of these two ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Special Pedestal Occasional Coffee Table No. 5452, George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
the versatile classic, designed by george nelson in 1954, was initially produced in 2 sizes with black or white legs and table plates made from chipboard, the edge of the table cover...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1940s George Nelson Side Chair for Herman Miller Model 4671
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a vintage George Nelson side chair For Herman Miller it's a Model 4671, first designed in 1948.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Harvey Probber Black Enamel Mahogany Curved Slat X Base End Table, Circa 1960
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Sculptural Harvey Probber Black Enameled Model 1216 Rectangular End Table. Featuring a Black enameled rectangular beveled Teak surface, steam bent Mahogany curved slat x base with s...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Nightstands or End Tables Refinished
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Elegant Clean Lined Nightstands or Side Tables, designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1960s. Signed inside one of the drawers, see last photo. These tables are currentl...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
George Nelson for Herman Miller MCM Modular 2 Drawer Bar Cabinet and Bench
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Modular 2 Drawer Bar Cabinet and Bench
The cabinet measures: 40 wide x 18.5 deep x 34 inches high
(exact measurements for the bench are s...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Burl
Harvey Probber Rosewood Coffee Table Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully figured rosewood top raised on tubular mahogany legs joined by x-strechers and brass cuffs. A rare and unusual design. Unsigned, but from a NYC Harvey Probber furnished...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Set of George Nelson Swag Leg Chairs by Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
The swag leg chair designs by the office of George Nelson were developed in response to his desire to create a chair with a beautiful "swagged" leg (one that tapers while it curves)....
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel
Stunning Midcentury Harvey Probber Credenza Sideboard Audio Cabinet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Incredibly crafted Harvey Probber Stunning Midcentury credenza, sideboard or audio cabinet. Retains the metal tag inside top drawer. Beautiful bleached walnut wood with 4 ebonized interior...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Harvey Probber Hexagonal Terrazzo Side Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern, Moroccan influenced, side/end tables by Harvey Probber feature hexagonal shaped, terrazzo stone tops with brass inlay on three sloping mahogany legs. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Swag Leg Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Swag Leg Side Table
Classic vintage mid century modern side table wit...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Walnut veneer Pedestal Occ. Coffee Table No 5452, George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
the versatile classic, designed by george nelson in 1954, was initially produced in 2 sizes with black or white legs and table plates made from chipboard, the edge of the table cover...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, PVC, Wood, Walnut
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Harvey Probber Executive Desk: Mid-Century Elegance Meets Modern Functionality
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the sophistication of the 1960s with our beautifully restored Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk. Crafted from the finest mahogany, this desk exemplifies the...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Steel
1950s Harvey Probber Brass Floating Bench
Located in New York, NY
1950s Harvey Probber tufted bench. The bench has floating brass stretchers, mahogany legs and the original fabric.
As a reference, the bench is p...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Drop Side Desk
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Drop Side Desk
This desk measures: 40 wide x 24 deep x 28.75 inches high, with a chair clearance of 27.75 i...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
George Nelson Sling Sofa, USA 1960's
Located in Venice, CA
Four seat leather and chrome sling sofa model 6833 by George Nelson for Herman Miller. With original IBM inventory label. USA, 1960’s.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Harvey Probber Deep Tufted Sectional from the Nuclear Sert Series Early 1950s
Located in Dallas, TX
This two-piece Harvey Probber Nuclear Sert sectional sofa is one of his earliest designs and was fabricated in the early 1950s.
This is a beaut...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Harvey Probber Zebrano & Ebonized Mahogany Two Drawer Desk
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American Mid Century American Harvey Probber Inc. Writing Desk, 1960's. Featuring a rectangular form in mixed wood construction with smooth heavily veneered Zebrawood surface and ski...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Zebra Wood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Wire
George Nelson for Herman Miller 'Basic Cabinet Series' Dresser, c. 1955, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic chest of drawers was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, part of the 'Basic Cabinet Series' and also called 'Primavera', t...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Unit
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The George Nelson CSS Unit, is a stylish and functional addition to the renowned Herman Miller furniture collection. Designed by the visionary George Nelson, this CSS unit seamlessly combines form and function to elevate any modern workspace or living area.
This unit was acquired out of a beautiful Palm Springs estate last year. We finally assembled it in our gallery. There is one additional shelve not pictured. Totally configurable. This unit is likely of mid 1980’s vintage based on the other pieces in the house. It will be disassembled for shipping and will require some installation upon delivery.
This unit features the rare record holder and record player holder...
Category
20th Century American Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Harvey Probber Blue Enameled Copper and Espresso Mahogany Side Tables 1960s
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare pair of 1960s Harvey Probber solid mahogany side tables finished in a dark espresso stain with a satin lacquer clear coat. The tops are ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Enamel
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 ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Exquisite & Rare Harvey Probber Credenza Dresser w. Arpad Rasti Enameled Doors
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning and rare collaboration between Harvey Probber and Arpad Rosti. This piece has been completely refinished to perfection including the matte white drawer fronts of the interio...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Harvey Probber Cubo Corner Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
Original corner segment from Harvey Probber's Cubo sectional seating group.
Original plush velour covers unzip to be removed for cleaning.
Stainless steel tubular legs extend up th...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Stainless 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
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
6 Harvey Probber Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of six original Harvey Probber dining chairs from the collection of a 35 year employee in Fall River, MA. Nearly in New Old Stock (NOS) condition.
Minimalist design with loose cu...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Cane
Four Piece Cubo Sectional Sofa by Harvey Probber, circa 1972
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the iconic 4 Piece Cubo Sectional by Harvey Probber, originally designed in 1972. This stunning piece exudes timeless elegance and sophistication, making it a must-have a...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Two-Tier Double Diamond Coffee Table by Harvey Probber with Brushed Brass Base
Located in Dallas, TX
This custom-ordered angular "Double Diamond" coffee table by Harvey Probber was made in the 1960s. It was built to complement the coordinating Probber "Nuclear Sert" sofa that we hav...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Storage Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful rosewood and Mahogany storage cabinet features side by side storage behind elegant sliding doors. Shelf space on one side with set of four drawers on the other, this v...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Mahogany
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Burl
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Harvey Probber Black Leather "Raphael Lounge Chairs" model 4121 in Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Harvey Probber Pair of Black Leather "Raphael Lounge Chairs" model 4121. Bought from the original owners who said they should of bought more from him because he closed up shortly af...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
George Nelson Credenza for Herman Miller, Walnut and White Lacquer, 1960s
Located in Round Rock, TX
A wonderful credenza designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Part of the Executive Office Group (EOG) line designed for executive offices of the period.
Featuring lovely wal...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Harvey Probber Rosewood and Ebonized Mahogany Credenza
Located in Denton, TX
Harvey Probber rosewood and ebonized mahogany twelve-drawer dresser recently restored.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
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When it comes to shopping for vintage, new and antique furniture — whether you’re finally moving into that long-coveted loft apartment, ranch-style home, townhouse or furnishing your weekend house on the lake — you should think of your home as a stage for the seating, tables, lighting, storage cabinets and other pieces that best match your personality.
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