Nelson Miniature Chest
George Nelson Miniature Chest Model 5215, 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in Brussels, BE
George Nelson Miniature chest Model 5215, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
George Nelson Chest for Herman Miller Model 5517 Commode Sideboard 1952
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Telgte, DE
solid wood Nelson miniature chest, inspired by Japanese design, provides lots of wonderful little spaces
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
George Nelson Nine Drawer Miniature Chest for Herman Miller Mod. 5517 Sideboard
By George Nelson
Located in Argelato, BO
George Nelson (Chicago 1908 - Barrington 1986) Vertical chest of nine drawers from the "Miniature
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
H 44.49 in W 10.24 in D 18.9 in
George Nelson Miniature /Jewelry Chest
By George Nelson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rosewood,Enameled aluminum and porcelain
An early example of this form,model # 5215
Base is original to the cabinet
Disc Manufacturer's label.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
George Nelson Herman Miller Miniature Chest # 5215
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual version of the George Nelson miniature/jewelry chest #5215. This one features the white
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Thin Edge Jewelry Chest by George Nelson 1954, Original, Rosewood & Teak, Signed
By George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare early George Nelson for Herman Miller nine drawer jewelry / miniature cabinet in rosewood and
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Porcelain, Rosewood, Teak
H 23 in W 10.5 in D 14 in
The Herman Miller Collection (1955)
By George Nelson, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
chests. Upholsted pieces are shown with Alexander Girard fabrics. Catalog design by George Nelson and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
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George Nelson, Nine-Drawer Miniature Chest, 1952 for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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High end drawer chest by George Nelson for Herman Miller, excellent condition!
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Georg Nelson Miniature Jewelry Cabinet on Stand
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare George Nelson and Associates design "Thin Edge" miniature jewelry cabinet, Model #5211
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George Nelson Miniature Jewelry Chest
By George Nelson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A nice original example retaining the early all porcelain pulls and brass tab feet.
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George Nelson Miniature Jewelry Chest
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson for Herman Miller, miniature cabinet, model 5212.
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George Nelson Chest for Herman Miller Model 5517, 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in amstelveen, NL
George Nelson vertical chest of drawers/jewelry cabinet for Herman Miller model 5517.
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By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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George Nelson Tabletop Miniature Chest
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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The Edge Miniature Chest On Stand By George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Brussels, BE
The Edge Miniature Chest On Stand By George Nelson, circa 1950 , edited by Herman Miller.
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Steel
Miniature Chest with Stand by George Nelson for Herman Miller Co.
By George Nelson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
drawers, he designed the miniature chest. Featured in the Herman Miller catalog in 1955, there are four
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miniature chest, model 5217 by George Nelson & Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with disc manufacturer's label to drawer: [Designed by George Nelson Herman Miller Zeeland
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George Nelson 6-Drawer Miniature Chest. Herman Miller 1955
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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miniature chest, model 5212 by George Nelson & Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with applied foil manufacturer's label to drawer: [George Nelson Design Herman Miller
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miniature chest, model 5211 by George Nelson & Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with foil manufacturer's label to underside: [George Nelson Design Herman Miller Zeeland
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