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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Howard Miller Iconic Clock by George Nelson
H 13 in W 13 in D 2 in
$ 3,500
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Mid Century Modern End Table / Cabinet in Walnut by George Nelson
H 29 in W 24 in D 20 in
$ 2,995
George Nelson
Mid Century Modern End Table / Three Drawer Dresser in Walnut by George Nelso
H 29 in W 24 in D 20 in
$ 2,995
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George Nelson / Herman Miller White Laminate and Steel Rectangular Dining Table
H 28 in W 71 in D 35 in
$ 7,850
George Nelson
Set of Two (2) Mid Century Modern End Tables / Dresser in Walnut
H 29 in W 24 in D 20 in
$ 5,495
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MID CENTURY GEORGE NELSON FOR HERMAN MILLER BASIC STORAGE CABINET
H 39 in W 40 in D 18 in
$ 4,875
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1950s Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Dressers
H 30 in W 34 in D 19 in
$ 4,800
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Rare & Original George Nelson Steel Frame Lounge Chairs Pair Herman Miller 1950s
H 27 in W 29 in D 28 in
$ 5,500
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George Nelson for Herman Miller Blue Velour and Chrome Daybed
H 19 in W 76 in D 34 in
$ 6,850
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George Nelson for Herman Miller Steelframe Case Group Nightstands
H 25 in W 17 in D 18 in
$ 6,300
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Rare Wrought Iron Coffee Table with Glass Top by George Nelson for Arbuck
H 14 in W 49 in D 25 in
$ 5,900
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George Nelson for Herman Miller King Sized Fabric and Teak Headboard
H 39 in W 128 in D 12 in
$ 18,500
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George Nelson for Herman Miller Platform Bench with Four Drawer Chest
H 38 in W 68 in D 18 in
$ 4,500
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George Nelson & Associates CSS 'Comprehensive Storage System'
H 78 in W 97 in D 13 in
$ 9,400
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George Nelson for Herman Miller Black Finished Wooden Platform Slat Bench
H 13 in W 102 in D 18 in
$ 7,800
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George Nelson for Herman Miller, Thin Edge Dresser in Oiled Teak-Wood, 1956
H 28 in W 24 in D 18 in
$ 4,875
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Rare Version of Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Series Roll Top Desk
H 33 in W 54 in D 32 in
$ 8,000
