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George Nelson Rare High Back Chair

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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 the more rare designs by Nelson. Tufted leather seating atop chromed plated steel legs. USA, circa 1954 Literature: George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher, von Vegesack and Eisenbrand, pg. 249.
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