George Nelson
American, 1908 - 1986
George Nelson, who was born in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1908, is widely considered one of the pioneers of American Modernism. After studying architecture at Yale University, Nelson won the Rome Prize, and spent the years between 1932 and 1934 living and studying in Italy. During this time, Nelson interviewed some of the most influential architects of the twentieth century, including Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, Walter Gropius, and Gio Ponti.
After stints as an associate editor at Architecture Forum and Fortune, Nelson founded his own architectural practice in New York with William Hamby, which closed at the beginning of World War II. Nelson took a teaching job at Columbia University and in 1945, was invited to design a collection for Herman Miller. In 1947, Nelson was appointed design director of the company. During his time at the helm of Herman Miller, Nelson transformed the company’s aesthetic, designed an array of iconic pieces, and recruited such luminaries as Charles and Ray Eames, Harry Bertoia, and Isamu Noguchi. Aside from his work with Herman Miller, Nelson operated his own New York studio. George Nelson designer furniture include the Marshmallow Sofa, the Coconut Chair, and the Ball Clock. George Nelson died in New York in 1986.
After stints as an associate editor at Architecture Forum and Fortune, Nelson founded his own architectural practice in New York with William Hamby, which closed at the beginning of World War II. Nelson took a teaching job at Columbia University and in 1945, was invited to design a collection for Herman Miller. In 1947, Nelson was appointed design director of the company. During his time at the helm of Herman Miller, Nelson transformed the company’s aesthetic, designed an array of iconic pieces, and recruited such luminaries as Charles and Ray Eames, Harry Bertoia, and Isamu Noguchi. Aside from his work with Herman Miller, Nelson operated his own New York studio. George Nelson designer furniture include the Marshmallow Sofa, the Coconut Chair, and the Ball Clock. George Nelson died in New York in 1986.
George Nelson
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet on Original Slat Bench Midcentury
H 28 in W 18 in D 92 in
$ 10,500
George Nelson
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Model 5681, by George Nelson for Herman Miller
H 28 in W 31 in D 31 in
$ 4,400
George Nelson
George Nelson for Herman Miller Swag Leg Desk Model 5850
H 34 in W 39 in D 28 in
$ 6,700
George Nelson
MID CENTURY GEORGE NELSON FOR HERMAN MILLER BASIC STORAGE CABINET
H 39 in W 40 in D 18 in
$ 4,875
George Nelson
Nelson Leather Top End Table with Drawer for Herman Miller
H 22.05 in W 29.92 in D 18.9 in
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George Nelson
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
H 40 in W 40 in D 18 in
$ 2,795
George Nelson
Mid-Century Modern Bench Cocktail Table Style of George Nelson Solid Beech 1950s
H 16 in W 60 in D 16 in
$ 1,495
George Nelson
George Nelson for Herman Miller chest
H 30 in W 33 in D 18 in
$ 3,950
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George Nelson
Mid Century Modern Four (4) Drawer Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
H 32 in W 34 in D 18 in
$ 3,995
George Nelson
Rare George Nelson Office Chair for Herman Miller, USA, c. 1950's
H 31 in W 25 in D 28 in
$ 1,995
George Nelson
George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin-Edge Nightstands in Rosewood, Pair
H 23 in W 17 in D 18 in
$ 8,000
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Pedestal Side Coffee 5452 Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
H 22 in DIA 28 in
$ 1,250
George Nelson
George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
H 41 in W 56 in D 18 in
$ 12,500
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George Nelson
George Nelson Early Walnut Two Door Cabinet for Herman Miller Mid Century
H 30 in W 34 in D 18 in
$ 5,500
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George Nelson
Mid century modern Chest by George Nelson for Herman Miller
H 40 in W 40 in D 19 in
$ 5,200
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