George Nelson

USA, 1908. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Goerge Nelson was soon to be one of the most prolific home designers of his time. After his death at the age of 77 in 1986, many questioned, Was he born to design and change the face of modern design? The road to success for Nelson started when he went to architecture school at Yale. in 1932, American Academy in Rome provided him with a fellowship to study modern design. It was just the start of a career for a young aspirant who then made a lot of contacts in the industry.

His career kick-started in 1935 when he started working for Architectural Forum as an editorial staff. He then worked in the company for 9 years before moving to Herman Miller, Inc. D.J. DePree, the head of the Herman Miller company caught his eye when he wrote a stunning article in modern furniture and design. Nelson took the position of Design Director which enabled him to create furniture inspired by European designs and work with prolific designers of his time. In 1947, he also started his own design company George Nelson Associates, Inc. along with wonderful and will known colleagues at the time.

His work was highly recognized and hence he is now known as the founder of modernist American design. George Nelson furniture at auction is quite popular because of the artists’ charisma towards the industry. His passion and knowledge are well recognized in the auction industry. One of the best places to bid for George Nelson for sale is at Bidsquare with its unlimited online auctions and collection. The sale is exclusively linked with the artist’s creation and more at Bidsquare. 

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  • George Nelson + Associates, 'Coconut' Chair
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    $1,200 - $1,800

    George Nelson + Associates, 'Coconut' Chair

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    $1,200 - $1,800
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    $600
  • George Nelson, 'Chronopak' Desk Clock
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    $500 - $700

    George Nelson, 'Chronopak' Desk Clock

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    $500 - $700
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    $300
  • GEORGE NELSON (ATTRIB) ACTION OFFICE ALUMINUM DESK
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    $300 - $500

    GEORGE NELSON (ATTRIB) ACTION OFFICE ALUMINUM DESK

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    $300 - $500
    Austin Auction Gallery
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    $200
  • GEORGE NELSON (ATTRIB) ACTION OFFICE ALUMINUM DESK
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    $400 - $600

    GEORGE NELSON (ATTRIB) ACTION OFFICE ALUMINUM DESK

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    $400 - $600
    Austin Auction Gallery
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $300
  • George Nelson (9)
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    $700 - $900

    George Nelson (9)

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    $700 - $900
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    $350
  • MID CENTURY MODERN GEORGE NELSON STYLE LOUNGE CHAIRS
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    $2,300 - $5,000

    MID CENTURY MODERN GEORGE NELSON STYLE LOUNGE CHAIRS

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    $2,300 - $5,000
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    $300
  • VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN GEORGE NELSON FLOOR BUBBLE LAMP
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    $1,400 - $6,000

    VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN GEORGE NELSON FLOOR BUBBLE L...

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    $1,400 - $6,000
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    $200
  • VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN GEORGE NELSON BUBBLE TABLE LAMP ON TRIPOD BASE
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    $1,200 - $5,000

    VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN GEORGE NELSON BUBBLE TABLE L...

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    $1,200 - $5,000
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    $200
  • Herman Miller, Catalogs and Ephemera (28)
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    $200 - $300

    Herman Miller, Catalogs and Ephemera (28)

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    $200 - $300
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    1 Bid
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    $100
  • Dyo Mask, Bwa People, Burkina Faso
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    $3,000 - $5,000

    Dyo Mask, Bwa People, Burkina Faso

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    $3,000 - $5,000
    500 Gallery
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    $450
  • Dyo Mask, Bobo/Bwa People, Burkina Faso
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    $2,000 - $3,000

    Dyo Mask, Bobo/Bwa People, Burkina Faso

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    $2,000 - $3,000
    500 Gallery
    0 Bids
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    $450
  • Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Ball Pendant Bubble Lamp
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    $1,500 - $2,000

    Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Ball Pendant B...

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    $1,500 - $2,000
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    $500
  • Vintage Mid Century Modern Bubble Lamp Ball with Tripod Stand by George Nelson for Herman Miller
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    $1,000 - $2,000

    Vintage Mid Century Modern Bubble Lamp Ball with Tripod...

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    $1,000 - $2,000
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    $400
  • Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Swag Leg Side Table
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    $2,000 - $3,000

    Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Mil...

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    $2,000 - $3,000
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    $500
  • George Nelson for Herman Miller Modular Sofa
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    $1,500 - $2,500

    George Nelson for Herman Miller Modular Sofa

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    $1,500 - $2,500
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    $300
  • George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Edge Secretary
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    $2,000 - $4,000

    George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Edge Secretary

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    $2,000 - $4,000
    Auctions at Showplace
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    $300
  • George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit
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    $1,500 - $2,500

    George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Wall Unit

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    $1,500 - $2,500
    Auctions at Showplace
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    $300
  • George Nelson Style Oversize Spike Clock
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    $80 - $150

    George Nelson Style Oversize Spike Clock

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    $80 - $150
  • George Nelson for Sears Refrigerated Bar Cart
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    $1,200 - $1,800

    George Nelson for Sears Refrigerated Bar Cart

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    $1,200 - $1,800
  • King Edward VIII Autograph Letter Signed on the State Visit of His Parents, King George V and Queen Mary
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    $500 - $700

    King Edward VIII Autograph Letter Signed on the State V...

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    $500 - $700
  • Theodore Roosevelt, William H. Taft, and Congress Signed Autograph Album
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    $2,000 - $4,000

    Theodore Roosevelt, William H. Taft, and Congress Signe...

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  • Dyo Mask, Bwa People, Burkina Faso
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    $3,000 - $5,000

    Dyo Mask, Bwa People, Burkina Faso

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    $3,000 - $5,000
  • George Nelson - Chest
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    $600 - $800

    George Nelson - Chest

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    $600 - $800
  • George Nelson for Herman Miller "Nelson" Bench
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    $600 - $800

    George Nelson for Herman Miller "Nelson" Bench

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    $600 - $800
  • George Nelson - Bench Unit
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    $2,000 - $3,000

    George Nelson - Bench Unit

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    $2,000 - $3,000
  • George Nelson - Chest
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    $400 - $600

    George Nelson - Chest

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    $400 - $600
  • George Nelson - Slat Bench
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    $900 - $0

    George Nelson - Slat Bench

  • George Nelson & Bitossi - Stoneware Clock
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    $400 - $600

    George Nelson & Bitossi - Stoneware Clock

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    $400 - $600
  • George Nelson - Speaker Cabinet
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    $400 - $600

    George Nelson - Speaker Cabinet

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    $400 - $600
  • George Nelson - Bedside Table
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    $700 - $900

    George Nelson - Bedside Table

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    $700 - $900
  • George Nelson Sunburst Clock
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    $300 - $600

    George Nelson Sunburst Clock

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    $300 - $600
  • George Nelson - Bench & Chest
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    $1,000 - $1,500

    George Nelson - Bench & Chest

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Refurbished George Nelson for Herman Miller Credenza
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    $400 - $800

    Refurbished George Nelson for Herman Miller Credenza

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    $400 - $800
  • Pr. George Nelson Mid-Century 'Half Nelson' Lamps
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    $1,500 - $2,000

    Pr. George Nelson Mid-Century 'Half Nelson' Lamps

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    $1,500 - $2,000
  • George Nelson + Associates, Bench
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    $700 - $900

    George Nelson + Associates, Bench

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    $700 - $900
    16 Bids
    Sold for
    $1,500
  • George Nelson - Thin Edge Chest
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    $700 - $900

    George Nelson - Thin Edge Chest

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    $700 - $900
  • George Nelson for Herman Miller Headboards
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    $300 - $600

    George Nelson for Herman Miller Headboards

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    $300 - $600
  • A George Nelson-style ball clock
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    $400 - $600

    A George Nelson-style ball clock

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    $400 - $600
  • Pair of George Nelson & Associates Andirons
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    $1,500 - $2,500

    Pair of George Nelson & Associates Andirons

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    $1,500 - $2,500
  • George Nelson & Associates Andirons, Pair
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    $1,500 - $2,500

    George Nelson & Associates Andirons, Pair

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    $1,500 - $2,500
  • George Nelson re-edition Ball Clock
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    $400 - $800

    George Nelson re-edition Ball Clock

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    $400 - $800
  • George Nelson for Howard Miller Pendulum Clock
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    $600 - $900

    George Nelson for Howard Miller Pendulum Clock

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    $600 - $900
  • George Nelson - Bench & Stereo Cabinet
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    $1,500 - $2,500

    George Nelson - Bench & Stereo Cabinet

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    $1,500 - $2,500
  • George Nelson Style Coconut Chair
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    $600 - $800

    George Nelson Style Coconut Chair

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    $600 - $800
  • George Nelson - Steel Frame Modular Bench
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    $500 - $700

    George Nelson - Steel Frame Modular Bench

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    $500 - $700
  • George Nelson Roman Numeral Clock
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    $250 - $450

    George Nelson Roman Numeral Clock

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    $250 - $450
  • George Nelson 'Bubble' Hanging Light Fixture
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    $100 - $250

    George Nelson 'Bubble' Hanging Light Fixture

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    $100 - $250
  • Herman Miller George Nelson Chest of Drawers
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    $300 - $600

    Herman Miller George Nelson Chest of Drawers

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    $300 - $600