George Nelson (1908-1986) was an American industrial designer, architect, and writer. He was one of the most influential figures in mid-century modern design, creating some of the most iconic furniture pieces of the era.

Nelson was born in Hartford, Connecticut, and grew up in a prominent family. He attended Yale University, where he studied architecture and art history. After graduating, he worked briefly as a reporter before landing a job at the architecture firm of Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill in New York City.

In the 1940s, Nelson became design director at Herman Miller, a furniture manufacturer. There, he created some of his most famous designs, including the Coconut Chair, the Marshmallow Sofa, and the Bubble Lamp. He also collaborated with other designers, such as Charles and Ray Eames, and helped bring their designs to market.

Nelson was known for his innovative use of materials and his ability to more...

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A 1950s George Nelson 'Basic Series' (BCS) sideboard for Herman…

A 1950s George Nelson 'Basic Series' (BCS) sideboard for Herman Miller, with full front desk. Aluminium J pulls. Herman Miller maker's mark to drawer inner. Walnut with coral front panels. Height 101 cm, width 143 cm, depth 47 cm, with desk leaf down…

George Nelson & Associates (American), side table, designed…

George Nelson & Associates (American), side table, designed 1954, manufactured by Herman Miller, white laminated round shape top, with polished aluminium base, retains manufacturer's label, height 40.5 cm, diameter 72 cm. Provenance: Private Collection,…

A George Nelson model 4658 desk for Herman Miller, 1946, USA.…

George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller, 1946

A George Nelson model 4658 desk for Herman Miller, 1946, USA. Designed in 1946 for Herman Miller. Made from maple with Primavera veneer, leather, steel, and aluminium. With perforated aluminium file drawer. The desk features a flip-top compartment…

George Nelson Swag leg desk for Herman Miller, white laminate…

Swag Leg Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

George Nelson Swag leg desk for Herman Miller, white laminate and walnut veneer top on chromed steel tube legs with a solid walnut stretcher. Two slide out stationery tray drawers. Coloured storage features to top. The United States of America, designed…

A Vitra 'Flock of Butterflies' wall clock, designed by George…

George Nelson Butterfly Clock

A Vitra 'Flock of Butterflies' wall clock, designed by George Nelson, mid 20th century, in aluminium and wood, battery operated, with Vitra design Museum label verso, 61 cm diameter

George Nelson & Associates (American), side table, designed…

White Marble Side Table by George Nelson

George Nelson & Associates (American), side table, designed 1954, white circular marble top, wood and white powder coated metal base, height 44 cm, diameter 72 cm

George Nelson pair of Swag leg armchairs for Herman Miller,…

White Swag Leg Armchairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller

George Nelson pair of Swag leg armchairs for Herman Miller, white moulded plastic on polished chrome base. Stamped to plastic, the United States of America, designed 1958, 82 cm high, 72 cm wide, 54 cm deep.

George Nelson for Herman Miller, American modern modular series…

Modular 2-Seater Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller

George Nelson for Herman Miller, American modern modular series 2-Seater sofa, 1960's, 152 cm length

A stool in the style of Marshmallow sofa by George Nelson,…

Black Disk Cube Stool

A stool in the style of Marshmallow sofa by George Nelson, featuring sixteen black disks on a cube frame. Height 94 cm, width 36 cm, depth 36 cm

A burnt orange George Nelson sideboard for Herman Miller, circa…

George Nelson Burnt Orange Sideboard

A burnt orange George Nelson sideboard for Herman Miller, circa 1949. Made from walnut. Restored to original condition. Mid-century- modern sideboard. This dresser has a full complement of slat dividers within each of the four drawers and two shelves…

George Nelson & Associates (American) pair of 5451 side tables,…

George Nelson Side Tables by Vitra (Pair)

George Nelson & Associates (American) pair of 5451 side tables, designed c. 1980 manufactured by Vitra, aluminium and white laminated wood, retains manufacturer's label (2)

George Nelson modular setting for Herman Miller, olive…

Modular Olive Setting with Laminated Corner Table

George Nelson modular setting for Herman Miller, olive button-back wool upholstery on chrome frame. Laminated corner table, America, designed 1968, 70 cm high, 350 cm wide, 225 cm deep

George Nelson 'Swag Leg Desk' for Herman Miller, walnut, white…

Swag Leg Desk by George Nelson

George Nelson 'Swag Leg Desk' for Herman Miller, walnut, white laminate, coloured plastic with steel legs, United States of America, designed 1956, 87.5 cm high, 99 cm wide, 72.5 cm deep

George Nelson miniature drawers for Herman Miller; wood…

Miniature Wood Drawers with Metal Fittings

George Nelson miniature drawers for Herman Miller; wood laminate with metal fittings; United States of America; c 2000s; 14 cm high, 76 cm wide, 33 cm deep

George Nelson coffee table for Herman Miller; black laminate…

Black Laminate Coffee Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller

George Nelson coffee table for Herman Miller; black laminate top on polished aluminium base; United States of America; c 2000s

Pair of Daf side chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller…

George Nelson Daf Chairs for Herman Miller

Pair of Daf side chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller C1960s green fibreglass and aluminium base

George Nelson case study sofa by Luke Furniture, upholstered in…

Charcoal Wool Sofa by Luke Furniture

George Nelson case study sofa by Luke Furniture, upholstered in charcoal Davina Melenge 180 wool by Kvadrat, 70 cm high, 220 cm wide, 75 cm deep

George Nelson coffee table for Herman Miller, Laminex top,…

George Nelson Laminex Coffee Table

George Nelson coffee table for Herman Miller, Laminex top, polished aluminium base, America, c. 2000s, 40 cm high, 72 cm deep

A pair of George Nelson coconut chairs, brown leather and…

George Nelson Coconut Chairs, 1955

A pair of George Nelson coconut chairs, brown leather and fibreglass. 1955. (Af)

A George Nelson 'Swag leg' desk manufactured by Herman Miller,…

George Nelson Swag Leg Desk by Herman Miller

A George Nelson 'Swag leg' desk manufactured by Herman Miller, designed in 1950's- 2000 issue. 87 cm high, 99 cm wide, 75 cm deep

George Nelson for Vitra. Bench seat 120 cm x 47 cm

Nelson Bench by Vitra - 120 x 47 cm

George Nelson for Vitra. Bench seat 120 cm x 47 cm

George Nelson, pair of chrome giant jax bookends

Chrome Jax Bookends by George Nelson

George Nelson, pair of chrome giant jax bookends

A pair of George Nelson Giant Jax by Designline. Height 11 cm

George Nelson Giant Jax by Designline - 11cm height

A pair of George Nelson Giant Jax by Designline. Height 11 cm

Maple platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller,…

George Nelson's Maple Bench for Herman Miller

Maple platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller, designed 1946, 36 cm x 152 x 47 cm

A pair of Charles Pollock leather Sling 657 chairs by Knoll.…

Charles Pollock Leather Sling Chairs by Knoll

A pair of Charles Pollock leather Sling 657 chairs by Knoll. Charles Pollack is best known for the 'Pollock Executive chair' designed for Knoll Associates in 1963. It took five years to develop and is one of the Knoll's most memorable and commercially…