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George Nelson

American · 1908–1986

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366auction results2001–2026years recorded97%sold (354)$2.2kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. George Nelson, Marshmallow sofa, 1956, Herman MillerMarshmallow sofaLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $38,400≈ £19,704≈ €26,406Sign up to see
  2. George Nelson, Headboard, 1956, Rosewood, vinyl, steel, lacquered woodHeadboardLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $25,000≈ £15,597≈ €19,293Sign up to see
  3. George Nelson, Marshmallow sofa, Enameled and chrome-plated steel, woolMarshmallow sofaLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $18,750≈ £11,726≈ €13,823Sign up to see

George Nelson’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 366 auction results for George Nelson between 2001 and 2026, of which 354 sold (97%). Recorded sale prices range from $58Sign up free to see to $38.4kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $38.4kSign up free to see for Marshmallow sofa at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in February 2008. Most results come from Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (218), Wright (55) and Billings (41).

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  1. George Nelson, Ball Clock
    Ball Clock
    33 cm
    Bruun Rasmussen · · Lot 2639/940
    DKK 2,400≈ $368≈ £275≈ €321HammerSign up free to seeEst. DKK 2,500–View at Bruun Rasmussen ↗
  2. George Nelson, 'Action Office' Desk, 1960s, Cast aluminum
    'Action Office' Desk, 1960s
    Sculpture
    29.25" H x 49.75" W x 32" D
    Billings · · Lot 251
    $1,200≈ £899≈ €1,047HammerSign up free to seeEst. $700–900View at Billings ↗
  3. George Nelson, Executive Office Group desk, 1949, walnut, aluminum, painted wood
    Executive Office Group desk, 1949
    walnut, aluminum, painted wood · Panel
    28¼ h x 66 w x 30½ d in (72 x 168 x 77 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 154
    $1,463≈ £1,074≈ €1,252Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
  4. George Nelson, + Associates, Large 'Bubble' Table Lamp, 21st century Sprayed fiberglass over metal frame
    + Associates, Large 'Bubble' Table Lamp
    Sculpture
    Billings · · Lot 319
    $450≈ £340≈ €392HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Billings ↗
  5. George Nelson, Four-Seat 'Sling' Sofa, ca. 1963, Leather
    Four-Seat 'Sling' Sofa, ca. 1963
    Leather
    29.5" H x 109" W x 31" D
    Billings · · Lot 320
    $1,900≈ £1,436≈ €1,657HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Billings ↗
  6. George Nelson, BENCH, DESIGNED 1946, 1946, birch and lacquered wood
    BENCH, DESIGNED 1946, 1946
    birch and lacquered wood · Panel
    36cm high, 183.5cm wide, 46.7cm deep (14 1/8in high, 72 ¼in wide, 18 3/8in deep)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 130
    £1,207≈ $1,630≈ €1,393Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  7. George Nelson, + Associates, 'Black Frame' Dressers (2), 1955, painted aluminum
    + Associates, 'Black Frame' Dressers (2), 1955
    painted aluminum
    29.5" H x 38.5" W x 20" D
    Billings · · Lot 228
    $1,100≈ £822≈ €938HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–1,800View at Billings ↗
  8. George Nelson, + Associates, 'Ball' Wall Clock, 1950s, chrome-plated metal
    + Associates, 'Ball' Wall Clock, 1950s
    chrome-plated metal
    Billings · · Lot 229
    $400≈ £299≈ €341HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Billings ↗
  9. George Nelson, + Associates, 'Eye' Wall Clock, ca. 1957, Walnut
    + Associates, 'Eye' Wall Clock, ca. 1957
    Walnut
    15.25" H x 29.75" W x 2.5" D
    Billings · · Lot 230
    $500≈ £374≈ €426HammerSign up free to seeEst. $700–900View at Billings ↗
  10. George Nelson, + Associates, 'Steelframe' Dressers (2), 1950s, Painted steel
    + Associates, 'Steelframe' Dressers (2), 1950s
    Painted steel
    29.5" H x 33.5" W x 17" D
    Billings · · Lot 239
    $850≈ £635≈ €725HammerSign up free to seeEst. $900–1,200View at Billings ↗

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George Nelson: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by George Nelson at auction?

$38,400Sign up free to see, for Marshmallow sofa at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (February 2008) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for George Nelson?

The median sale price is $2.2kSign up free to see across 354 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by George Nelson have sold at auction?

354 of 366 recorded lots sold between 2001 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell George Nelson?

Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Wright and Billings account for the most recorded results. Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Wright · Billings

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