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George Nelson Night Stands

American, 1908-1986

Architect, designer, and writer George Nelson was a central figure in the mid-century American modernist design movement; and his thoughts influenced not only the furniture we live with, but also how we live.

Nelson came to design via journalism and literature. Upon receiving his bachelor’s degree in architecture from Yale in 1931, he won the Prix de Rome fellowship, and spent his time in Europe writing magazine articles that helped bring stateside recognition to Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gio Ponti, Le Corbusier and other canonical modernist architects.

In the 1940s, Nelson wrote texts that suggested such now-commonplace ideas as open-plan houses, storage walls and family rooms. D.J. De Pree, the owner of the furniture maker Herman Miller, was so impressed by Nelson that in 1944 — following the sudden death of Gilbert Rohde, who had introduced the firm to modern design in the 1930s — he invited Nelson to join the company as its design director. There Nelson’s curatorial design talents came to the fore.

To Herman Miller he brought such eminent creators as Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi, and the textile and furniture designer Alexander Girard. Thanks to a clever contract, at the same time as he directed Herman Miller he formed a New York design company, George Nelson & Associates, that sold furniture designs to the Michigan firm. Nelson's studio also sold designs for clocks to the Howard Miller Clock Company, a manufacturer that was initially part of Herman Miller before it became an offshoot that was helmed by Howard Miller, D.J. De Pree's brother-in-law.

Nelson’s New York team of designers (who were rarely individually credited) would create such iconic pieces as the Marshmallow sofa, the Coconut chair, the Ball clock, the Bubble lamp series and the many cabinets and beds that comprise the sleek Thin-Edge line.

For dedicated collectors, as well as for interior designers who look beyond “the look,” there is a “cool factor” inherent to vintage pieces from George Nelson and others. Nelson was in on it from the start, and it’s valuable to have a piece that was there with him.

But still, as is evident from the offerings from dealers on 1stDibs, in any of the designs, in any iteration whose manufacture Nelson oversaw and encouraged, there are shining elements of lightness, elegance, sophistication — and a little bit of swagger. George Nelson felt confident in his ideas about design and didn’t mind letting the world know.

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Creator: George Nelson
George Nelson & Associates Cabinets, Herman Miller, Model 4617
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
George Nelson & Associates Cabinets, Herman Miller model 4617. Handsome bedside cabinets/nightstands, purchased by Solo Modern, from the estate of famed Mad Magazine cartoonist, Mort Drucker...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Night Stands

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George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Nightstands, 1960
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Nightstands, 1960. Absolutely beautiful and completely restored. Measure 18" wide, 18.5" deep, 22.5" tall
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1960s American Vintage George Nelson Night Stands

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Rosewood

George Nelson For Herman Miller Walnut Nighstand End Table
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, model #4617, walnut nightstand or end table by George Nelson For Herman Miller features closed storage with signature, steel J pulls. Iconic, American, mid-centur...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Night Stands

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Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller MCM Rosewood Thin Edge Nightstands – Pair
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge Nightstands – Pair Each nightstand measures: 18 wide x 18.5 deep x 23.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be ha...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Night Stands

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George Nelson Nightstands with Pull Out Tables for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of dark ebony toned Mid Century nightstands with pull out bedside table and upper and lower bookcase styled storage . A early designed by George ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Night Stands

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Wood

Pair George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Chests
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Pair of George Nelson thin edge chests or nightstands. The items are rosewood veneer with four pull-out drawers and metal legs.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Night Stands

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Pair Teak George Nelson Thin Edge Night Stands / Chests. Expertly Restored.
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller Thin Edge cabinets model 4701. Teak cases with anodized aluminum pulls and cast aluminum legs. Each cabinet features four drawers...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Night Stands

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Aluminum

George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Nightstand
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson design "Thin Edge" series nightstand for Herman Miller. Made from highly figural rosewood on tapering aluminum legs with a white lacquer cubby and an adjustable shelf. ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Night Stands

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Rosewood

1950s Pair of Mid-Century Modern Nightstands by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of two (2) Mid-Century Modern walnut end tables / nightstands designed by George Nelson with satin-chromed legs and a lateral drawer. Made by Herman Miller in the USA, circa 19...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage George Nelson Night Stands

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Metal

Pair George Nelson Steel Frame Nightstands for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of satin black steel framed nightstands with yellow okra colored wood drawer fronts detailed with an oval chrome pull . To the back and s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Night Stands

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Headboards & Nightstands by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Kensington, MD
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Headboards & Nightstands by George Nelson for Herman Miller Additional information: Material: Wool Classic George Nelson Styling on This Pair of Hairb...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Night Stands

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Wool

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George Nelson night stands for sale on 1stDibs.

George Nelson night stands are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of George Nelson night stands, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original night stands by George Nelson were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider night stands by Johnson Furniture Company, Brown Saltman, and Tommi Parzinger. Prices for George Nelson night stands can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,298 and can go as high as $12,850, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,500.
Questions About George Nelson Night Stands
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    George Nelson was a furniture designer central to the mid-century modern design movement. His best-known creations are the marshmallow sofa, coconut chair, ball clock and bubble lamp series. His style included sleek, thin-edge lines on a variety of furniture still available today. Shop a range of George Nelson furniture designs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    George Nelson was an American designer, and for a time the lead designer for the famed Herman Miller furniture company. Nelson is often referred to as the founder of American modernist design and often associated with his more inspired pieces such as the Coconut Chair, Marshmallow Sofa and the Ball Clock. Shop a collection of George Nelson furniture designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Modern George Nelson clocks are made in Poland. The company Vitra Designs manufactures the timepieces based on the original designs of the American designer who lived from 1908 to 1986. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of George Nelson clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    George Nelson Bubble Lamps are made of steel wires, which form a durable framework for the lamp. A plastic polymer material spread over the wires forms the shade which is translucent to give the lamp a soft glow. Inspired by Swedish lamps, these mid-century modern light fixtures are still made by the legendary furniture manufacturer Herman Miller today. Shop a range of George Nelson Bubble Lamps on 1stDibs.

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