George Nelson Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1908–1986

ArtSell has recorded 46 auction results for George Nelson paintings between 2001 and 2026, of which 42 sold (91% sell-through). Prices realised range from $550 to $18,750, with a median of $2,750 across 42 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $18,750 for “Marshmallow sofa” at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in 2013.

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1. 
   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 · Aug 20, 2026 · Lot 154
   $1,463≈ £1,074≈ €1,252Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
2. 
   Thin Edge Cabinet, Model 5724

   for Herman Miller, rosewood, aluminum, enameled metal, with George Nelson for Herman Miller circular metal tag on inside of top drawer

   height 33in (83.8cm); width 67in (170.2cm); depth 18 1/2in (47cm)

   Bonhams · Jul 22, 2026 · Lot 44
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
3. 
   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 · May 1, 2026 · Lot 130
   £1,207≈ $1,630≈ €1,393Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
4. 
   + Associates, 'Marshmallow' Sofa, 1980s

   enameled steel

   30" H x 50.5" W x 31" D

   Billings · Dec 13, 2025 · Lot 241
   $3,000≈ £2,242≈ €2,557HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,500View at Billings ↗
5. 
   + Associates, 'Steelframe' Dressers (2), 1950s

   Painted steel

   29.5" H x 33.5" W x 17" D

   Billings · Dec 13, 2025 · Lot 239
   $850≈ £635≈ €725HammerSign up free to seeEst. $900–1,200View at Billings ↗
6. 
   + Associates, 'Black Frame' Dressers (2), 1955

   painted aluminum

   29.5" H x 38.5" W x 20" D

   Billings · Dec 13, 2025 · Lot 228
   $1,100≈ £822≈ €938HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–1,800View at Billings ↗
7. 
   Marshmallow Sofa

   for Herman Miller, upholstery, enameled steel, matte chrome-plated steel, aluminum

   height 30 1/2in (77.4cm); width 51 3/4in (131.4cm); depth 30 1/2in (77.4cm)

   Bonhams · Oct 22, 2025 · Lot 37
   $1,536≈ £1,152≈ €1,326Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
8. 
   FOR HERMAN MILLER "MARSHMALLOW" SOFA

   Zeeland, Michigan, designed 1956, later production, steel, enameled steel, aluminum, foam, leatherette upholstery, unmarked, ht

   Bonhams · Oct 16, 2025 · Lot 296
   $1,536≈ £1,144≈ €1,319Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
9. 
   FOR HERMAN MILLER "MODERN MANAGEMENT GROUP" CABINET, 1957

   enameled steel

   Bonhams · Aug 14, 2025 · Lot 233
   $1,024≈ £754≈ €876Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–1,000View at Bonhams ↗
10. 
    + Associates, 'Block' Wall Clock, ca. 1961

    Lacquered wood · Panel

    Billings · Jun 28, 2025 · Lot 104
    $550≈ £401≈ €470HammerSign up free to seeEst. $900–1,200View at Billings ↗
11. 
    FOR HERMAN MILLER "MARSHMALLOW" SOFA

    Zeeland, Michigan, designed 1956, later production, steel, enameled steel, aluminum, foam, leatherette upholstery, unmarked, ht

    Bonhams · May 22, 2025 · Lot 333
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
12. 
    FOR HERMAN MILLER "MODERN MANAGEMENT GROUP" CABINET, 1957

    enameled steel

    Bonhams · May 22, 2025 · Lot 332
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
13. 
    'COCONUT' LOUNGE CHAIR, DESIGNED 1955, 1955

    enamelled steel shell and chromed steel legs

    85cm high, 105cm wide, 82cm deep (33 ½in high, 41 3/8in wide, 32 ¼in deep)

    Lyon & Turnbull · May 1, 2025 · Lot 262
    £3,528≈ $4,711≈ €4,142Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
14. 
    + Associates, 'Half Nelson' Table Lamp, 1949

    -1950 / ca. 1980 Painted aluminum

    20" H x 15" W x 12" D

    Billings · Dec 14, 2024 · Lot 164
    $2,000≈ £1,579≈ €1,902HammerSign up free to seeEst. $700–900View at Billings ↗
15. 
    'Steelframe' Bench, 1950s

    Enameled steel

    15" H x 72" W x 25" D

    Billings · Jun 29, 2024 · Lot 363
    $600≈ £474≈ €560HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Billings ↗
16. 
    Three-Seat 'Steelframe' Bench, 1950s

    Enameled steel

    15" H x 100.75" W x 20" D

    Billings · Jun 29, 2024 · Lot 362
    $2,750≈ £2,174≈ €2,569HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Billings ↗
17. 
    + Associates, 'Coconut' Chair, ca. 1956

    enameled steel

    33.5" H x 41" W x 30.5" D

    Billings · Dec 9, 2023 · Lot 376
    $1,600≈ £1,272≈ €1,485HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Billings ↗
18. 
    Chess Piece table clock, model 2252, 1957

    walnut, aluminum, enameled aluminum, brass, maple

    18½ h x 8½ w x 6 d in (47 x 22 x 15 cm)

    Wright · Aug 15, 2023 · Lot 101
    $2,016≈ £1,586≈ €1,845Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
19. 
    "Home Office Desk," model no. 4658, circa 1946

    Walnut-veneered wood, painted leather-covered wood, chromium-plated steel · Panel

    41 3/4 x 54 1/4 x 28 in. (106 x 137.8 x 71.1 cm)

    Phillips · Jul 26, 2023 · Lot 57
    $6,096≈ £4,724≈ €5,512Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
20. 
    & Associates

    Painted iron, American walnut, painted wood · Panel

    103 x 92 x 61 cm

    Bonhams · May 25, 2021 · Lot 8
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
21. 
    slat bench, model 4692, 1945

    lacquered wood, chrome-plated steel · Panel

    14½ h x 72 w x 18½ d in (37 x 183 x 47 cm)

    Wright · Sep 20, 2018 · Lot 657
    $2,750≈ £2,070≈ €2,337Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
22. 
    Rare Black Frame cabinet, c. 1955

    teak, lacquered wood, enameled steel · Panel

    40½ h x 47 w x 21 d in (103 x 119 x 53 cm)

    Wright · Sep 20, 2018 · Lot 645
    $1,875≈ £1,411≈ €1,593Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
23. 
    prototype conference/dining table, c. 1965-68

    Brazilian rosewood, aluminum, enameled steel, enameled aluminum

    29½ h x 69 dia in (75 x 175 cm)

    Wright · Mar 29, 2018 · Lot 159
    $8,125≈ £5,769≈ €6,594Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗
24. 
    rare wall clock, model 2241, 1957

    brass, enameled aluminum, lacquered wood · Panel

    3 d x 27 dia in (8 x 69 cm)

    Wright · Feb 16, 2017 · Lot 222
    $14,375≈ £11,485≈ €13,495Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Wright ↗
25. 
    Miniature chest, model no. 5217, circa 1955

    Rosewood, enameled steel

    23 1/4 x 10 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. (59.1 x 26.7 x 34.9 cm)

    Phillips · Jun 9, 2016 · Lot 104
    $7,500≈ £5,186≈ €6,612Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
26. 
    Eyeshade desk lamp, c. 1975

    Acrylic

    22½ h x 19 w x 8¼ d in (57 x 48 x 21 cm)

    Wright · Sep 10, 2015 · Lot 393
    $1,000≈ £650≈ €894Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
27. 
    and Associates

    model 2201-B, designed 1952-53, for Howard Miller, enameled metal, wood, · Panel

    height 16in (40.5cm); width 22in (56cm)

    Bonhams · Apr 29, 2015 · Lot 51
    $750≈ £488≈ €682Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
28. 
    Marshmallow sofa

    Enameled and chrome-plated steel, wool

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 13, 2013 · Lot 11
    $18,750≈ £11,726≈ €13,823Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
29. 
    Comprehensive Storage System (2), c. 1958

    Walnut, enameled and anodized aluminum

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 13, 2013 · Lot 9
    $7,500≈ £4,690≈ €5,529Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
30. 
    Comprehensive Storage System, c. 1958

    Walnut, enameled aluminum

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 19, 2013 · Lot 91
    $5,000≈ £3,289≈ €3,890Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
31. 
    Comprehensive Storage System, c. 1958

    Walnut, enameled aluminum

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 19, 2013 · Lot 90
    $8,125≈ £5,345≈ €6,321Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
32. 
    Marshmallow sofa, 1954-55

    Enameled and chrome-plated steel, wool upholstery

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 19, 2013 · Lot 89
    $10,000≈ £6,579≈ €7,780Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
33. 
    Miniature chest, 1950

    Teak, lacquered wood, aluminum · Panel

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 19, 2013 · Lot 86
    $4,688≈ £3,084≈ €3,647Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
34. 
    Platform Benches and one stool by J. R. Davidson (3), 1946

    Ebonized birch, smaller example with custom painted surface to the architect's specification

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 19, 2013 · Lot 84
    $1,500≈ £987≈ €1,167Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
35. 
    Kite wall clock, 1952-53

    Enameled metal

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 19, 2013 · Lot 83
    $4,375≈ £2,878≈ €3,404Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
36. 
    Desk and return, c. 1956

    Walnut, aluminum, steel, lacquered Masonite · Board

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Dec 16, 2012 · Lot 153
    $4,688≈ £2,893≈ €3,562Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
37. 
    Lazy Susan dining table, 1950-64

    Birch, Micarta, enameled steel base, with flush center lazy Susan turntable

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Dec 16, 2012 · Lot 9
    $2,000≈ £1,234≈ €1,520Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
38. 
    Comprehensive Storage System & Ball clock (2)

    Walnut, enameled aluminum

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Dec 16, 2012 · Lot 1
    $4,375≈ £2,699≈ €3,324Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
39. 
    Credenza, 1952

    Walnut, lacquered Masonite, chrome-plated steel, polished aluminum · Board

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 7, 2012 · Lot 310
    $1,250≈ £780≈ €965Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
40. 
    Executive Desk & Return, c. 1955

    Oak, lacquered Masonite, steel · Panel

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 7, 2012 · Lot 50
    $3,750≈ £2,340≈ €2,894Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
41. 
    MMG desk, 1960s

    enameled and chrome-palted steel, walnut

    29½ h x 72 w x 30 d in (75 x 183 x 76 cm)

    Wright · Oct 28, 2001 · Lot 702
    $5,175≈ £3,569≈ €5,747Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
42. 
    Triangle wall clock, model 2225, 1955

    Acrylic

    4 h x 21 w x 21 d in (10 x 53 x 53 cm)

    Wright · Oct 28, 2001 · Lot 477
    $2,760≈ £1,903≈ €3,065Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Wright ↗
43. 
    Triangle wall clock, model 2225, 1955

    chrome-plated and enameled metal

    4 h x 21 w x 21 d in (10 x 53 x 53 cm)

    Wright · Oct 28, 2001 · Lot 474
    $2,530≈ £1,745≈ €2,810Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Wright ↗
44. 
    stereo cabinet, c. 1955

    rosewood, lacquered wood · Panel

    20 h x 50 w x 18 d in (51 x 127 x 46 cm)

    Wright · Oct 28, 2001 · Lot 285
    $3,450≈ £2,379≈ €3,831Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗
45. 
    Cone table clock, model 2218, c. 1954

    lacquered metal and wood · Panel

    6 h x 7 w x 6 d in (15 x 18 x 15 cm)

    Wright · Jun 10, 2001 · Lot 376
    $6,325≈ £4,569≈ €7,446Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,500–View at Wright ↗
46. 
    Steelframe cabinet, 1955

    steel, glass, lacquered wood · Panel

    29½ h x 33½ w x 17 d in (75 x 85 x 43 cm)

    Wright · Jun 10, 2001 · Lot 242
    $1,035≈ £748≈ €1,219Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗

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