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Creator: George Nelson
Creator: Irving Harper
George Nelson "Half Nelson" Table Lamp Produced by Koch & Lowy, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare table lamp in enameled metal / aluminum designed by George Nelson and produced by Koch & Lowy, USA in the 1960s. In good vintage condition with showing patina and some signs fro...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

1950s Walnut Open Cabinet with Glass Shelving by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid walnut open cabinet or vitrine with three adjustable glass shelves and a solid glass paneled back.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Glass, Walnut

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 ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Bureau /Cabinets
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller bureau cabinet storage units, polished handles light colored birch with and black feet.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller Cabinet Model 5211
Located in Houston, TX
George Nelson & Associates Miniature cabinet, model 5211 Herman Miller USA, 1950s Walnut, rosewood, enameled steel, laminate, porcelain Measures: 20.25 W × 14 D × 32.25 H in ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Elusive Modernist Action Office Desk or Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rarely seen modernist action office desk or conference table by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Purchased from prominent Buffalo NY architect. Beautiful figured walnut wood top mino...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Pair Chairs for Herman Miller, Oversized, Velvet, circa 1965
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pair George Nelson chairs for Herman Miller, circa 1965 Stylish oversized chairs in petrol velvet with brushed steel feet. They are in good original condition with no major flaws and ready to use. Labelled at the bottom. Main focus of these chairs certainly lies on the very desirable and scarce size of 37" x 37" and 27" height. They are very elegant yet comfortable. Will ship crated...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Steel

Rare Version of Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Series Roll Top Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller 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. Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Lazy Susan Round Dining Table Very Rare Brazilian Rosewood Top
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early, rare rosewood lazy susan dining table designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. The center white laminate area is a lazy susan so it turns in a circular motion. This is the...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Steel

Vintage George Nelson Herman Miller Steel Frame White Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful clean signed example of this form. All original. White laminate top. Original white finish. Style of Florence Knoll.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

George Nelson, Modular Sofa and Table Seating System, 1966 for Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s, United States. Very fine Modular §seater sofa by George Nelson (1908-1986) for Herman Miller. This sofa has a metal frame with square chro...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1960s
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1960s Stool from the Pedestal series by George Nelson, with cover in playful orange vinyl. Nice and compact seat that ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Singular, Kinetic, Vibrant Blue Geometric Sculpture, Irving Harper, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Irving Harper (1916-2015) A striking and spirited painted paper and wood abstract sculpture, reminiscent of Tatlin’s Tower, by influential modernist designer Irving Harper. A legend...
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20th Century American American Craftsman Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
Located in San Mateo, CA
Double pedestal desk by Herman Miller. This desk was probably a custom order. There are three wide drawers and three small drawers. The top small drawer has a sliding pencil...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson Prototype Domino Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson office, designed by Irving Harper for Howard Miller. This is the only clock and was never produced. Purchased from Howard Miller Executive.  
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Wood

MidCentury George Nelson Sling Table for Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Produced for only 4 years this exceptionally rare "Sling Table" is in wonderful vintage condition. Featuring a rounded granite top on chromed legs. A perfe...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Granite, Steel, Chrome

George Nelson Tripod Table Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarce large tripod table clock, Model 4764, designed by George Nelson and Associates for Howard Miller Clock Company. Satin brass dial encased in plexiglass bubble, with signature b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of George Nelson Design for Herman Miller Chests / Dressers / Commodes
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Mid-Century Modern George Nelson design for Herman Miller chests / dressers / commodes. Signed with labels this pair of side by side and all drawer chests have mahogany fro...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

54" Vintage Single Pedestal Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
54" Vintage single pedestal desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This distinctive desk has two drawers, one of which is a filing drawer along with stainless steel legs. A great d...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Prototype DAF Chair for Herman Miller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An early per production prototype fiberglass arm shell or DAF chair designed by George Nelson. This chair came directly from a engineer working for the Herma...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

George Nelson Chess Piece Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare model #2251 chess piece table clock designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock Company. Turned walnut base supports w...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Herman Miller Miniature Chest # 5215
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual version of the George Nelson miniature/jewelry chest #5215. This one features the white formica on the bottom of the case not the top as is more typical. Teak wood constructi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

1960s Executive Desk Chair by George Nelson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A George Nelson designed rolling desk chair with orange fabric supported by a swivel base with casters. Manufactured by George Nelson and Associates in the 1960s. Newly reupholstered.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Metal

Five-Drawer Ribbon Mahogany Tall Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Ribbon mahogany five-drawer dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller. M-shaped aluminium pulls and hair pin aluminium legs. Top drawer is partitioned as is the third deeper drawer.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Mini Grandfather Clock for Howard Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful half-height tabletop grandfather clock in rosewood. Designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller clock company. Wind-up ...
Category

1950s American Vintage Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage George Nelson for Howard Miller Bell Pendant Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very rare vintage bell-shaped hanging Bubble Lamp by George Nelson for the Howard Miller Clock Company. Designed in 1952, its shape and size are of a scarce combination that sets it apart from the myriad other more common original and reproduction iterations. Steel skeleton, with self-webbing soft plastic skin. Retains “Bubble Lighting...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mid Century George Nelson Dresser for Herman Miller, Walnut, Silver Pulls, Rare
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Early production of George Nelson walnut highboy dresser for Herman Miller, very rare silver plated drawer pulls. All original finish with beautiful patina.
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Silver

Rosewood Rectangular Dining Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller 2 Leaves
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stunning Mid-Century Modern solid walnut base rosewood top dining table with 2 x 20" extension boards leafs. Has self storage leafs compartment. Designed by George Nelson for Herman ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

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

Materials

Maple

George Nelson Model 4652 Extension Coffee Table by Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
This early George Nelson design features two extensions with reversible and removable tray tables. Closed, it is a modestly scaled table. Opened the surface nearly doubles, and the t...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Wood, Formica

Restored George Nelson Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
Sofa designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Newly upholstered in a ticking striped fabric with chrome legs. Measures: 81". Arm height 21"               
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Pair of George Nelson Armchairs in Cowhide Upholstery
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller armchairs with new cowhide upholstery. Great for any modern environment besides the obvious modern cabin or rustic setting.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Cowhide, Walnut

George Nelson Steel Frame Group Rolling Table / Cart
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare and unusual George Nelson for Herman Miller table on rollers from the Steel Frame Group, made by Herman Miller. White lamina...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Steel

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.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Plastic

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dressers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Thin edge dressers by George Nelson for Herman Miller Porcelain handles and metal legs. Dressers have been refinished.  
Category

1950s American Vintage Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Koch Lowy "Eyeshade" Desk Lamp, 1970's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modern George Nelson for Koch & Lowy Adjustable Perforated Aluminum & Black Enamel Table Lamp. Featuring a perforated Black enameled Aluminum cylinder mesh shade, Off White interior,...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Steel

George Nelson For Herman Miller Desk And Credenza
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern desk and credenza designed by George Nelson and made by Herman Miller. The walnut credenza with multiple drawers and compartments for storage. The desk with wa...
Category

1960s American Vintage Furniture

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

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. ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

1950s Pair of Mid-Century Modern Nightstands by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of two (2) Mid-Century Modern walnut end tables / nightstands designed by George Nelson with satin-chromed legs and a lateral drawer. Made by Herman Miller in the USA, circa 19...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal

Rare Mid-Century Design Icon an Arthur Umanoff Iron and Cane Log Holder Rack
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Simple, sculptural design. Presented in As-Found condition.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

George Nelson Rosewood "Thin Edge" Chests
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of original grain matched George Nelson design rosewood "Thin Edge" chests for Herman Miller. Very good original condition, labeled.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Large Irving Harper Paper Sculpture, Six Feet Tall
Located in Kansas City, MO
One of a kind tall geometric paper sculpture by Irving Harper. This work is unique.
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Paper

Open-Arm Ebonized Lounge Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, this rare lounge chair, model 4774, features an open ebonized birch frame. Its strong rectangular lines acce...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Herman Miller George Nelson Modular Seating Cognac Natural Leather Sofa
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This living room set model modular sofa was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This set was completely re -upholstered in high premium cognac Natural leather. It has a soft...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Midcentury George Nelson Cubist Lounge Chair Model 4774
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this George Nelson designed armchair Model 4774. This very Cubist design was manufactured by Herman Miller during the 1950s. Featuring solid birch wood with...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Cape Cod Firelighter Irving Harper George Nelson Fire Starter Cast Iron Tool McM
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Presented to you in original patina, a cast iron pot, and coil-handled shaft with firing stone. A famous Industrial Design midcentury icon; the Cape Cod firelighter, Model H611, desi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Iron

George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nelson Marshmallow sofa, model 5670 Manufactured by Herman Miller A great example of an iconic form.
Category

1950s American Vintage Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Stainless Steel, Steel

Three Drawer Chest by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
3 Drawer Chest by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Very good condition.
Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Birch, Lacquer

George Nelson for Herman Miller Chaise Longue
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare George Nelson chaise longue for Herman Miller. Heavy chromed steel frame with newer upholstery.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson Chest for Herman Miller Model 5517 Commode Sideboard 1952
Located in Telgte, DE
George Nelson vertical chest of drawers commode for Herman Miller model 5517 sideboard 1952 The solid wood Nelson miniature chest, inspired by J...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Armchair by George Nelson for Herman Miller Restored
Located in Kansas City, MO
George Nelson armchair in new blue Maharam fabric. Blonde Primavera frame in excellent condition.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

George Nelson Bench or Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson for Herman Miller bench or vanity stool, model 4698 Solid black lacquer legs with ergonomic curved seat reupholstered with great plains boucle.   
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1950s Dining Chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early dining chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller, having tubular zinc-plated frames with floating upholstered seats and backs.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Steel

George Nelson "Dry Erase" Desk with Return
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Newly laminated Formica top with dry erase laminate. Very cool, dry/erase surface for your work desk. Extr...
Category

1950s American Vintage Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Rare George Nelson Coffetable with Castors
Located in Munich, DE
From the steelframe series. LOCATED IN HAMBURG
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Furniture

George Nelson Cast Iron Fire Starter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, cast iron, fire starter by George Nelson for Howard Miller.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Iron

Prototype George Nelson Rosewood Round Dining or Conference Table, One of a Kind
Located in Kansas City, MO
This unique prototype table was designed by George Nelson and features a 1.5 inch thick Brazilian rosewood top made from lumber Nelson selected on a trip to Brasilia and meeting with...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Set of Four Paddle Armchairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four armchairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller in black aniline leather. Original Herman Miller circle tag presen...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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