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Creator: George Nelson
Creator: Jay Spectre
Jay Spectre Nightstands in Black Lacquer and Brushed Chrome Plinth
By Jay Spectre
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Jay Spectre in the late 1970s or early 1980s. The nightstands are freshly refinished in a high gloss black lacquered finish, the plinth base...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of Six Stainless Steel and Green Fabric Dining Chairs by Jay Spectre
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular set of six ‘Eclipse’ dining chairs designed by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture in the 1980s. The set consists of two armchairs and four armless chairs. The chairs are...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel
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 ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
George Nelson Dresser/Storage Cabinet on Modular Group Platform, Rare Version
Located in Kansas City, MO
George Nelson for Herman Miller cabinet with attached table. Rare T pulls. Four drawers and one door with adjustable shelf. The teak cabinet and white laminate table attache to the s...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
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.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
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.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Walnut
Jay Spectre Vase for Silvestri
By Jay Spectre
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jay Spectre signed and dated off-white porcelain ceramic
Deco designed tall vase.
Category
1990s Chinese Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel
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
Jay Spectre "Eclipse" Bench
By Jay Spectre
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic design by Jay Spectre (American 1929-1992). The curved bench is well proportioned and beautifully built with lobed buff cushion on lacquered wood frame.
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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 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
George Nelson Modular Group Sofa
Located in Highland, IN
The modular seating group designed by the Nelson office in 1955 is one of our favorite sofa designs. It was designed on a 30" module and offered in a wide variety of configurations. ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
George Nelson Herman Miller Drop Leaf Gate Leg Dining Table or Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
A rarer find in original black finish. Clever design by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Measures: 40" depth
29.75" height.
64.75" long unfolded
41.5" half folded
18.5" folded.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Joan Crawford Lips Lacquered Coffee Table by Jay Spectre
By Jay Spectre
Located in Stamford, CT
Joan Crawford lips, lacquered wood coffee table designed by Jay Spectre for Jay Spectre Inc. unsigned.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
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
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
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.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Writing Desk by George Nelson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A single pedestal writing desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller with a built-in pivoting lamp. Lamp is 18" H.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel
Jay Spectre for Century "Eclipse" Side Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A channel tufted side chair by Jay Spectre for century furniture. Newly upholstered in plum suede.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Stainless 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
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
George Nelson Rare High Back Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson rare high back chair
A high back lounge chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Model #5469, this lounge chair is one of t...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Chrome, 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
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
Rare George Nelson Coffetable with Castors
Located in Munich, DE
From the steelframe series.
LOCATED IN HAMBURG
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Three-Piece George Nelson Cabinetry Display Case Unit
Located in New York, NY
Two small chests support the glass front display unit, vitrine. This versatile set can be used as shown, or separated into two dressers and a long glass display case. Selling three p...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Jay Spectre Cerused White Oak, Two-Drawer Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Jay Spectre for Century Furniture, two-drawer commode in cerused white oak with brushed steel base and top banding. Could also be used as a flat scre...
Category
Late 20th Century American Furniture
Materials
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
1950s Rare George Nelson Associates Arbuck Table Stool Wire Grid Iron Patio
By George Nelson, Arbuck
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Extremely Rare Three Leg Round Design. Can be used with a glass top as show and included as a table, or with a cushion as a stool, however, there is no cushion included. It was only ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Iron
Eight Rare Jay Spectre Black Lacquer Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These dining chairs represent the Jay Spectre interpretation of a Classic Louis XVI form. More often found with limed white oak frames, the black lacqu...
Category
1980s American Vintage Furniture
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-Century Style Pedestal End Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautifulmid century modern pedestal table by Herman Miller can be used as a coffee or end table, and features the sleek and simple design of mid-century designer George Nelson....
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Jay Spectre for Century Chrome and Glass Coffee Table
By Jay Spectre
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th Century circular coffee table having a 1/2" thick glass top with acid etched border resting on a chrome base with ball feet and aluminum joinery. Designed by Jay Spectre for Ce...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Jay Spectre for Century Furniture Chrome and Glass Coffee Table
By Jay Spectre
Located in Pasadena, TX
A coffee table designed by Jay Spectre and made by Century Furniture. A circular chrome base with spherical feet and glass top with a wide acid etched border.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Rare Jay Spectre "Perceptive" Drop Front Desk
By Jay Spectre
Located in Chicago, IL
Primavera and brushed stainless steel drop front secretary has four drawers with brushed steel Art Deco inspired pulls, plus additional shelf storage. Origami angularity turns this e...
Category
Late 20th Century American Furniture
Materials
Steel
Chest of Drawers by George Nelson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegantly simple rectilinear chest of drawers in bleached ash with gracefully curved steel pulls, which floats on squared low wooden legs.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Patinated Metal Table Lamps by Jay Spectre
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Very elegant pair of Monochromatic table lamps with a silver stripped ribbon and speckled black pattern. Height is 22 to top of the socket. In excellent vintage condition with minima...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Jay Spectre Studio Club Chair and Ottoman
By Jay Spectre
Located in Chicago, IL
Lounge or club chair, with matching ottoman, from Jay Spectre's Studio collection. Modern deco design and clean lined minimal styling. Chair and ottoman are upholstered in a wool fab...
Category
Late 20th Century American Furniture
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
"Shinto Coffee Table" by Jay Spectre 1970s
By Jay Spectre
Located in New York, NY
Large "Shinto Coffee Table" in oak with glass top and steel feet by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture, American 1970s. This coffee table is both elegant and beautifully made.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Cerused Oak Desk and Side Chair by Jay Spectre for Century
By Jay Spectre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sleek American Modern Cerused Oak Desk and Matching Chair Designed by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture Co. The desk features 3 dovetail constr...
Category
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Furniture
Materials
Oak
Jay Spectre Round Reeded Wood Coffee Table
By Jay Spectre
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Spectre for Century Furniture, with a limed finish base. Part of Spectre's collection designed for Bloomingdale's centennial.
A total of two available. Measure: A ver...
Category
Late 20th Century American Furniture
Materials
Glass
Jay Spectre "Shinto End Table" 1970s
By Jay Spectre
Located in New York, NY
"Shinto End Table" in oak with glass top and steel trim on base by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture, American, 1970s. This table is beautifully made. Jay Spectre was a talented in...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel
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