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George Nelson, Vintage Coconut Chair, 1st issue, Herman Miller 1950s

About the Item

George Nelson Early ‘Coconut’ Lounge Chair enamelled folded steel shell and chromed steel legs recently upholstered in Maharam Checker upholstery 85cm high, 105cm wide, 82cm deep Designed in 1955, the Coconut lounge chair was initially manufactured in the USA by Herman Miller - this is an original example of the 1st series with a bar to the front, which was missing from the later versions issued by Vitra. The Maharam Checker fabric in emerald light/ivory was designed in 1965 by Alexander Girard during his tenure as founding director of the Herman Miller Textile Division (1952 to 1973). The foam has been replaced to conform with modern safety standards.
  • Creator:
    George Nelson (Designer),Herman Miller (Manufacturer)
  • Design:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.47 in (85 cm)Width: 41.34 in (105 cm)Depth: 32.29 in (82 cm)Seat Height: 13.39 in (34 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition, ready to use.
  • Seller Location:
    Wargrave, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Nelson Coconut Lounge Chair1stDibs: LU839542919632

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