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Material: Rosewood
Percival Lafer Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1970 Percival Lafer lounge chairs in a beautiful honey suede upholstery with rosewood bases. Produced by Lafer S.A. - These chairs are in good vintage condition with a beauti...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Leather, Suede, Rosewood
Set of 12 Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Niels Kofoed, 1961
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 12 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain (by Tove Kindt Larsen) by Niels Kofoed, 1961
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and reupholstere...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Wool
Three Seater Sofa in Velvet with Rosewood by Lennart Bender, 1970’s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Three Seater Sofa in Velvet with Newly Reupholstered in Velvet Fabric by Lennart Bender, 1970’s
Additional Information:
Material: Solid rosewood and newly reupholstered in velvet fa...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Velvet
Small Sideboard in Rosewood by P. Hundevad for Hundevad & Co, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This is a small sideboard designed by Poul Hundevad in the 1960s. It was manufactured by the Hundevad & Co furniture factory in Denmark. Sideboard with two sliding doors, inside ther...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Burl Maple and Rosewood Art Deco Waterfall Executive Desk
By Henredon
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Everyone here on team FMV adores this desk. We don't know much (if anything) about the origin, maker or designer, but it's awesome nonetheless. Similar to the Henredon "Scene Two" ...
Category
1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique English Rosewood Jewel Box, Circa 1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Rosewood Jewel Box with Interior Mirror and Compartment Tray, Circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century English Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Rosewood Coffee Table by Henning Norgaard for Komfort c.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A Danish mid-century modern coffee table constructed from solid Brazilian Rosewood with floating smoked-glass top.
Featuring rich variegated wood grains unique to Rosewood wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Sofa in Rosewood and Reupholstered in Burgundy Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1956
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Rosewood and Reupholstered in Burgundy Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1956
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and newly reupholstered in burgundy leather
Style: Mid cen...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Rare Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern coffee table with rich rosewood veneer patterns. This table is a beautiful focal point of your living room.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Letter Tray Desk Organizer Rosewood Danish Desktop Georg Petersen Mobelfabrik
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This is the early production Selectform model, designed and made by Georg Petersen Mobelfabrik A/S. This example retains the Georg Petersens Mobelfabrik A/S label and Danish Furnitu...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Rare French Napoleon III Carom Billiard-Checkers-Draughts Card Game Table 'THIS'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine and Rare French Louis Philippe Carom Billiard - Draughts - Card - International Checkers Game Table by "THIS". The elegant rosewood table features a removable square top ...
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood, Rosewood
Arne Vodder Model 430 Dining Chairs for Sibast Møbler, set of 4
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Göteborg, SE
Elegant dining chairs Model "430" by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s.
Stylish and comfortable!
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Mid-Century Rosewood & Teak Extendable Dining Table from McIntosh, Great Britain
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A rare model of a rectangular table with two mechanically opened extensions. The table top is veneered with rosewood, the legs and frame are made of teak. Table made by the British ...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
Louis XVI Style Rosewood Ormolu China Curio Cabinet Vitrine
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Louis XVI Style Rosewood Ormolu China Curio Cabinet Vitrine
Dimensions : 74" Tall X 33" Wide X 18" Deep
This French style cabinet has a stunning grain a...
Category
1990s Italian Louis XVI Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Mid 20th Century Ming Style Rosewood Coffe Table with Protective Glass Top
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite Mid 20th Century Ming Style Rosewood cocktail Table with protective Glass Top. Pristine vintage condition with very light signs of use.
Measures 40" in width, 20" in d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Ming Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Foliate Carved Rosewood & Rouge Marble Side Table C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Foliate Carved Rosewood & Rouge Marble Side Table with Claw & Ball Feet C1910
Measures- 18.25''H x 16.5''W x 16.5''D
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century Victorian Rococo Revival Rosewood Tripod Sewing Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Victorian Rococo Revival Rosewood Tripod Sewing Stand Table.
The sewing stand opening to view a central crimson jacquard silk pad flanked by four graduated compartmen...
Category
19th Century British Rococo Revival Antique Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Forma Brazil Rosewood Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
By Forma Brazil
Located in Oakland, CA
Elegant pair of minimal lounge chairs by Forma Brazil, crafted of Brazilian rosewood in new full aniline black leather.
Measurements
W 24.50'' x D 30'' x H 28.25''
Seat Height 16.25''
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Niels Moller sideboard model 20 Denmark 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and elegant high quality sideboard model 20 designed by Niels Moller and manufactured by J.L. Møller Mobelfabrik in Denmark in 1960. Made with top-notch craftsmanship the s...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Mid 19th Century Rosewood Salon Stool
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century, Victorian Period, Rosewood Salon Stool Having Upholstered Top Over Attractive Moulded And Carved Frame Raised On Four Elegant Carved Cabriole Le...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage pair of rosewood side tables by kai kristiansen.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
beautiful pair or rosewood framed glass top cube side tables. rosewood is in beautiful condition.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Midcentury Wall Mirror in Rosewood, Made in Sweden, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Wall mirror in Rosewood, designed and made in Sweden. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Brass
4 x Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs Niels Otto Møller J.L Møllers Mid Century
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
4 x Model 78 Rosewood Dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller for J.L. Mollers Mobelfabrik
In 1944, Niels Otto Møller founded J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark. J. L. Møl...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Pair Mid 20th Century Ming Style Rosewood Side Table Cabinets with Glass Top
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite Pair of Mid 20th Century Ming Style Rosewood Side Table Cabinets with protective Glass Tops. Pristine vintage condition with very light signs of use.
Feature a single t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Ming Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Brass & Rosewood Three Tier Eatgere
Located in Conwy, GB
The galleried upper tier above two corresponding well figured rosewood shelves, brass column supports with ball finial and brass castors.
Category
Early 20th Century English Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Brass
Dammand & Rasmussen Danish Modern Rosewood Double Bookcase, 1960s
By Dammand & Rasmussen Møbelfabrik
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish mid-century Danish Modern rosewood double bookcase
By Dammand & Rasmussen Møbelfabrik
Denmark, 1960s
Measures: 56.5"W x 11"D x 36.25"H.
Very good vintage cond...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
19th C Victorian Renaissance Rosewood Floral And Peacock Needlepoint Pole Screen
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Victorian Renaissance style Rosewood with Floral And Peacock Needlepoint Pole Screen with exceptional craftsmanship. Adjustable height screen. Screen protected by an a...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Rosewood
Mid Century Rosewood Bedside Cabinets with Three Drawers, Germany, c. 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-century nightstands in rosewood veneer, each with three drawers. The rectangular cabinets stand on four rectangular chromed metal feet. The general vintage condition is good.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Pair Rosewood Blue Tile Cabinets Nightstands
Located in Oakland, CA
Scandinavian low cabinets handcrafted of Brazilian rosewood each with two drawers and recessed blue tile pulls. Raised on squared sled legs with. Can be used as nightstands or entryw...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
Saber-Leg Table by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Excellent cabinet making for this table in solid rosewood. Four sabre legs with gilt bronze feline tips accommodate the gondola-shaped body in the centre, the whole supporting the ov...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Pair of Danish Neils Otto Moller Chairs for J. L. Moller Model 83 Rosewood
Located in Hamburg, PA
Here is a chance to buy a pair of Rosewood Danish Modern Dining Chairs designed by Niels Otto Moller and manufactured by J. L Moller Model 83. Normally you find these in sets however...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Danish MCM rosewood queen size platform bed with floating nightstands
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Queen Size Platform Bed with floating nightstands.
Stunning set in excellent condition by Westofa circa 1970.
Dimensions:
101 1/2” W
63” W
85” L ...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Sideboard La Permanente Mobili Cantù in Veneered Rosewood with Maple Inlay
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Large characteristic Mid century Modern sideboard cabinet of Italian design by La Permanente Mobili Cantu with central flap, in rosewood veneer, glass shelves, with inlay decorations...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Coffee Table by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare model with stunning black Larvikite stone from top and rosewood frame. Excellent condition.
Produced by Seffle Møbelfabrik in Sweden, designed by Danish architect Ib Kofod-Lars...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Beautiful Knut Saeter for Vatne Mobler Black Leather and Rosewood Chair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Knut Saeter for Vatne Mobler black leather and rosewood lounge chair. All original black leather upholstery worn in nicely. Stunning rosewood curved arms and legs. Very sol...
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
19th Century French Louis XV Serpentine Rosewood Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Serpentine Rosewood Armoire is a work of the furniture crafter's art! The design features only one flat surface showing, and that is the full length bev...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak, Rosewood
Mid-Century Model 75 Freestanding Teak Desk from Omann Jun, Denmark, 1950s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Mid-Century desk, model 75, produced by Omann Jun danish furniture factory. A desk with a high craftsmanship of design and workmanship, characteristic of Danish design from the 1960s...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Niels Otto Moller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs set of 6
Located in Baltimore, MD
An absolutely stunning set of six Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood dining chairs model 78 designed by Niels Otto Moller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark. Makers Stamp (Molle...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tufted ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare tufted ottoman on fluted rosewood legs with brass feet. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Reupholstered in green velvet.
Category
1950s Vintage Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Asian Carved Rosewood Standing Buddha or Wise Man Figure C1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
Asian Hand-Carved Rosewood Standing Buddha or Wise Man Figure C1940
Measures - 16.75"H x 7"W x 6.75"D
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Sirocco Lounge Chairs in Rosewood, Arne Norell, Ab Aneby, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of safari chairs in a black leather and rosewood frame.
Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, in the 1960s.
This set is in a very go...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by Gunnar Myrstand
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a rare and beautiful scandinavian modern easy chair in rosewood and leather designed by Gunnar Myrstrand and manufatured by Källermo in Sweden in the 1960's.
This comfortable...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Vintage rosewood and glass
By Komfort
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Danish rosewood and glass coffee table by Komfort, likely 1970s. Two pieces of glass cover a wood grid or lattice pattern. Labeled Made in Denmark. The rosewood has some amazing cont...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Pair of Severin Hansen Rosewood and cane Side Tables
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Severin Hansen side tables in rosewood with cane shelf and drawer. Designed by Severin Hansen 1960s and made at Haslev møbelsnedkeri in Denmark.
Very fine condition.
Marke...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
CraftAssociates Coffee Tables, Milo Baughman Pedestal Coffee Table, Striped Top
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Coffee Tables, Milo Baughman Pedestal Coffee Table, Striped Top
The Milo Baughman Striped Top Coffee Table for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. This ...
Category
2010s American Modern Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
Antique English Regency Rosewood with Brass Inlay Tilt Top Center Table, Ca 1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Regency Rosewood with Brass Inlay Tilt Top Center Table, Circa 1830.
Exquisite rosewood with intricate brass detailing throughout.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Brass
CraftAssociates Dining Tables, Milo Baughman Dining Table, Striped Top
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Tables, Milo Baughman Dining Table, Striped Top
The Milo Baughman Striped Top Dining Table for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. This is a lice...
Category
2010s American Modern Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
CraftAssociates Dining Tables, Milo Baughman Round Dining Table
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Tables, Milo Baughman Round Dining Table
The Milo Baughman Round Dining Table for Craft Associates® Furniture is ex...
Category
2010s American Modern Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
CraftAssociates Coffee Tables, Milo Baughman Coffee Table, Striped Top
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Coffee Tables, Milo Baughman Coffee Table, Striped Top
The Milo Baughman Striped Top Coffee Table for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. This is a lice...
Category
2010s American Modern Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
Rosewood "Krobo" Table/Bench By Torbjørn Afdal For Bruksbo, Norway
By Bruskbo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, rosewood "Krobo" table/bench designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Mellemstrands Møbelfabrik, Norway features an original, black laminate lined, removeable plan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Rosewood
Rosewood Coffee Table by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Denmark, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Rīga, LV
Iconic rosewood table with three drawers by Nanna Ditzel for SØREN WILLADSEN designed in 1950s. Heavy item.
Additional information:
Country of manufacture: Denmark
Period: 1950s
Dim...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Sideboard Made In Rosewood Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This sideboard in rosewood represents the timeless elegance and functionality that characterizes Danish design from the 1960s. With its two doors and shelf options inside, the sidebo...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
CraftAssociates End Tables, Milo Baughman End Table, Striped Top
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates End Tables, Milo Baughman End Table, Striped Top
The Milo Baughman Striped Top EndTable for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. This is a licensed reint...
Category
2010s American Modern Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Rosewood
CraftAsssociates Tables, Milo Baughman Cigarette Table, Striped Top
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAsssociates Tables, Milo Baughman Cigarette Table, Striped Top
The Milo Baughman Striped Top Cigarette Table for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. This is a lice...
Category
2010s American Modern Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
Large Danish modular shelf in Rosewood by Poul Cadovius 1960.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Scandinavian shelf/library composed of (each element measures 80 cm wide):
- 7 shelves 22 cm deep
- 3 shelves 30 cm deep
- 1 very large desk shelf 54 cm deep
- 1 bar-type storage mod...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Louis XVI Commode Stamped Nicolas Virrig
Located in BARSAC, FR
Nicolas Virrig - Paris - Master April 11, 1781
Important Louis XVI chest of drawers with central projection in marquetry presenting on the front reserves in rosewood treated as butt...
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Marble
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge 4 drawer Dresser by Herman Miller #2
Located in San Diego, CA
A rosewood thin edge chest designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller with exquisite rosewood grain and early original white porcelain handles.
The George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge 4-drawer Dresser, crafted by Herman Miller, epitomizes the timeless elegance and functional sophistication synonymous with mid-century modern design. This dresser stands as an iconic piece within the George Nelson collection, renowned for its clean lines, minimalist aesthetic, and impeccable craftsmanship. This particular example boasts exquisite rosewood grain and early original white porcelain handles.
Constructed from rich rosewood veneer, the dresser boasts a warm, organic hue that exudes luxury and refinement. Its slender profile and thin edges create an illusion of lightness, enhancing the overall sense of modernity and grace. The 4 spacious drawers feature seamless integration of hardware, maintaining the dresser's sleek appearance while providing ample storage space for clothing, linens, or personal belongings.
Each detail of the George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge series reflects an unwavering commitment to both form and function. Its timeless design transcends trends, making it a versatile addition to any interior decor scheme, from minamalist to post-modern. Whether used in a bedroom, living area, or office space, this dresser elevates the ambiance with its understated elegance and unparalleled craftsmanship, showcasing the enduring legacy of George Nelson's visionary design ethos.
About the Designer:
Not everyone thinks of George Nelson when they think “Modernism”—but they should. Here’s why:
Looking at the outset of George Nelson’s career, few would have guessed that his legacy would crown him as one of the most influential individuals in Modernism—story has it that the young Ivy Leaguer stumbled into the Yale School of Architecture seeking shelter from the rain, and only then did he consider studying design. His legacy, though, would be one that touched nearly every corner of American Modernism as we think of it today.
As an architect, author, furniture designer, graphic designer, exhibition designer, teacher, amateur photographer, and general provocateur, George Nelson shaped the course of design in America for over four decades.
After completing his two Bachelor’s degrees (one in architecture, the other in fine arts), Nelson went on to accept a traveling fellowship in Rome, which interfaced him with figures like Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe, Walter Gropius, Le Corbusier, and Gio Ponti all of which he interviewed forPencil Point, bringing the European vanguard to the attention of the magazine’s American readership.
At this point in his career, Nelson had devoted himself to writing, joining Architectural Forum as its first associate editor in 1935.
For nearly a decade, Nelson’s post as an editor brought him face-to-face with many of the leaders of the Modernism movement in the U.S., and through these exchanges, his own stance in the design world began to solidify. For Nelson, the purpose of design was to improve the world in accordance with the laws of nature—and while he hadn’t yet done much designing himself, he was busy teasing out the theoretical details of architecture. In 1940, Nelson co-authored Tomorrow’s House with Henry Wright, and the book went on to be a great commercial success, introducing concepts like the “family room,” and more broadly assuming a solutions-based perspective for architectural design.
It wasn’t long before the book earned him the favorable attention of D.J. Depree, the chairman of Herman Miller the American furniture manufacture. Despite Nelson’s inexperience in furniture design, Depree saw potential in the writer’s approach to the industry: solutions-oriented design with a practical lean. Nelson became the company’s Director of Design in 1947, under the condition that he be allowed to continue his work outside of the company.
From 1947 to 1972, Nelson oversaw the design department at Herman Miller, bringing in the icons that would shape some of the most memorable pieces of mid-century design, from such people as Ray and Charles Eames and Harry Bertoia to Richard Schultz, Donald Knorr, and Isamu Noguchi.
Beginning in the mid-1950s, Nelson’s own design firm began its work in earnest, producing furniture and pioneering a ubiquitous incorporation of design, bringing that same consideration for pragmatism and aesthetics to advertising and marketing materials, image management, and graphic programs. His own firm incorporated in 1955, tapping many of the same designers from the Herman Miller roster for collaborations under George Nelson Associates, Inc.
It was during this period of Nelson’s life and career that many of his most iconic designs came onto the scene—many will be instantly familiar furniture silhouettes that perhaps you didn’t know sprung from George Nelson himself.
Designing his first collection in 1945 and appointed design director in 1947, Nelson quickly expanded his purview and transformed the company. Confirming De Pree’s early assessment of Nelson as someone “thinking well ahead of the parade,” he redesigned everything from Herman Miller’s product line to its graphics and marketing and advertising materials. Over the course of his long association with Herman Miller, Nelson designed hundreds of pieces of furniture and recruited other designers, including Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, and Isamu Noguchi, now all widely acknowledged as some of the brightest talents of the time.
Nelson developed his own designs—from furniture to architecture, and exhibitions to graphics—in his New York City studio, known variously over the years as George Nelson, George Nelson & Associates, and George Nelson and Company. The staff included significant designers in their own right such as Irving Harper, George Mulhauser, Ernest Farmer, Gordon Chadwick, George Tscherny...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Mahogany Writing Table - Vintage Desk by Vittorio Dassi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A freestanding, half rounded vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing table made of hand crafted shellac polished, party veneered Mahogany and Rosewood, designed by Vittorio Dassi ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Furniture
Materials
Brass
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