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.
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Set of Six George Nelson #4668 Dining Chairs for Herman Miller
H 30 in W 17 in D 20 in
$ 4,900
George Nelson
Early GEORGE NELSON by Herman Miller Green Leather Classic Coconut Lounge Chairs
H 41 in W 33 in D 33 in
$ 8,500
George Nelson
Museum Quality Early Marshmallow Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller
H 31 in W 52 in D 32 in
$ 46,500
George Nelson
Three Drawer Chest by George Nelson for Herman Miller
H 1.14 in W 1.34 in D 0.71 in
$ 4,400
George Nelson
George Nelson Modular Seating Set for Herman Miller, USA 1950s
H 27.56 in W 32.68 in D 30.31 in
$ 24,250
George Nelson
Early Tambour Roll-Top Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1960s
H 32.68 in W 53.94 in D 31.89 in
$ 7,390
George Nelson
George Nelson Modern Sofa for Herman Miller in Ethereal Mint Green 1950s USA
H 28 in W 72 in D 29 in
$ 3,400
George Nelson
Pair of Coral Front Dressers by George Nelson for Herman Miller
H 30 in W 34 in D 18 in
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George Nelson Wood and Leather Office Desk for Herman Miller
H 40 in W 54 in D 28 in
$ 16,000
George Nelson
Comb-Grain Oak Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
H 29 in W 56 in D 18 in
$ 3,975
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George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut 3 Drawer Dresser Chest
H 30 in W 34 in D 18 in
$ 1,995
George Nelson
Original George Nelson for Howard Miller Modern Spike Sunburst Brass Clock 1960s
H 24 in DIA 24 in
$ 1,750
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GEORGE NELSON THIN EDGE CHEST OF DRAWERS FOR HERMAN MILLER
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Sale Price: $ 5,100
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Original 1955 Thin Edge Rosewood Dresser George Nelson for Herman Miller
H 30 in W 33 in D 18 in
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