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Coconut chair by George Nelson, prototype

$17,786.91

£13,257.80

€15,000

CA$24,408.73

A$27,331.26

CHF 14,260.09

MX$333,011.38

NOK 180,950.35

SEK 172,035.61

DKK 114,204.43

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About the Item

Rare prototype of the coconut chair by Georges Nelson for Herman Miller, 1955. Fiberglass shell, welded chrome plated steel tubes, original purple fabric by Alexander Girard. Provenance : Gallery Christine Diegoni, Paris, France.

Attributed to:
George Nelson (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 33.47 in (85 cm)Width: 40.95 in (104 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Fabric,Fiberglass,Steel,Welded
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1955
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition.
Seller Location:
SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU9940245171102

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