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George Nelson was a furniture designer central to the mid-century modern design movement. His best-known creations are the marshmallow sofa, coconut chair, ball clock and bubble lamp series. His style included sleek, thin-edge lines on a variety of furniture still available today. Shop a range of George Nelson furniture designs on 1stDibs.
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Set of Six George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Dining Chairs
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller teak and upholstered dining chairs. We also have the matching dining table, please inquire for details. All items ar...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
George Nelson for Herman Miller Bookcase
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bookcase by George Nelson for Herman Miller, c.1950s. This shelving unit features an oak frame with aluminum hairpin legs. The piece has an ad...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Early Production George Nelson / Herman Miller Modular Steel Frame Sofa
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Production George Nelson / Herman Miller Modular Steel Frame Sofa,, Professionally reupholstered. Stunning gray wool fabric. Retains origi...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Scrittoio Home Desk di George Nelson per Herman Miller Anni 60-70
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Milano, IT
Scrittoio con vani a giorno con scomparti sul piano e piccoli cassetti sotto piano. Legno di rovere e legno ricoperto in formica, struttura in alluminio. Restaurata.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson Thin Edge Double Dresser, Chest, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson thin edge double dresser, chest, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller.
In 1944, Life magazine published an extensive article...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Palisander
George Nelson for Herman Miller Sofa in Light Brown Patterned Upholstery
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, sofa, model ‘5671’, fabric, metal, designed in 1955 and produced in 1956-78.
This wonderful midcentury sofa is designed by the renowned American ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
