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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Rare Mid Century Modern George Nelson Orange Ball Clock Model 4755
H 3 in DIA 13 in
$ 2,800
George Nelson
Set of 6 Black Pretzel Chairs, by George Nelson for ICF
H 30.31 in W 22.83 in D 19.29 in
$ 24,029
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George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Corner Executive Desk
H 29 in W 60 in D 71 in
$ 4,995
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George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century 2-Door Cabinet
H 39 in W 40 in D 18 in
$ 1,195
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George Nelson Walnut Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
H 33 in W 67 in D 18 in
$ 12,500
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George Nelson Thin Edge Twin Bed for Herman Miller
H 36 in W 80 in D 38 in
$ 4,500
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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 Pair Walnut Two Door Cabinet George Nelson Herman Miller
H 29 in W 34 in D 18 in
$ 8,995
George Nelson
Brazilian Modern Marshmallow” Sofa by George Nelson, 1956
H 36 in W 57 in D 33 in
$ 30,000
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George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge 4 drawer Dresser by Herman Miller #1
H 30 in W 33 in D 18 in
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George Nelson Mid Century Burlwood and Rosewood Grandfather Clock
H 72 in W 16 in D 9 in
$ 2,995
George Nelson
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge 4 drawer Dresser by Herman Miller #2
H 30 in W 33 in D 18 in
$ 5,495
George Nelson
George Nelson Mid Century Burlwood and Rosewood Grandfather Clock
H 72 in W 16 in D 9 in
$ 2,995
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George Nelson Thin Edge Cabinet model no. 5245 for Herman Miller
H 40 in W 55 in D 19 in
George Nelson
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge 4 drawer Dresser by Herman Miller #2
H 30 in W 33 in D 18 in
$ 5,495
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