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George Nelson Sculpture: Auction Prices

American · 1908–1986

ArtSell has recorded 28 auction results for George Nelson sculpture between 2001 and 2026, of which 28 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $218 to $25,000, with a median of $1,975 across 28 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $25,000 for “Headboard” at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in 2012.

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  1. 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 ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  3. George Nelson, + Associates, Large 'Bubble' Table Lamp, 21st century Sprayed fiberglass over metal frame
    + Associates, Large 'Bubble' Table Lamp
    Sculpture
    Billings · · Lot 240
    $350≈ £262≈ €298HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Billings ↗
  4. George Nelson, MMA (Swag Leg) Chair, ca. 1958, Molded fiberglass
    MMA (Swag Leg) Chair, ca. 1958
    Sculpture
    32.25" H x 28" W x 25" D
    Billings · · Lot 284
    $1,700≈ £1,273≈ €1,456HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–2,400View at Billings ↗
  5. George Nelson, Eye Clock, walnut-stained wood, brass, patinated metal, plastic
    Eye Clock
    Sculpture · Panel
    height 13in (33cm); width 30 1/4in (77cm); depth 2 1/2in (6.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 102
    $218≈ £163≈ €189Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150–250View at Bonhams ↗
  6. George Nelson, & Associates, Indian rosewood-veneered wood, painted steel, plastic-laminated wood
    & Associates
    Sculpture · Panel
    69 x 76.5 x 33 cm
    Bonhams · · Lot 6
    £3,584≈ $4,324≈ €4,130Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. George Nelson, 'Swag-Leg' Chair, 1950s, Fiberglass
    'Swag-Leg' Chair, 1950s
    Sculpture
    31" H x 28" W x 22" D
    Billings · · Lot 205
    $900≈ £725≈ €844HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Billings ↗
  8. George Nelson, 'Swag Leg' Chair, 1950s, Fiberglass
    'Swag Leg' Chair, 1950s
    Sculpture
    31.25" H x 28.5" W x 22" D
    Billings · · Lot 368
    $500≈ £409≈ €465HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Billings ↗
  9. George Nelson, Bubble wall lamps, pair, 1952, sprayed fiberglass over metal frame, matte-chromed steel, walnut, enameled steel
    Bubble wall lamps, pair, 1952
    Sculpture
    38 h x 8 w x 25 d in (97 x 20 x 63 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 179
    $2,375≈ £2,013≈ €2,302Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. George Nelson, Eight Drawer Thin Edge Dresser, for Herman Miller, rosewood, porcelain, aluminum, with original foil manufacturer's label
    Eight Drawer Thin Edge Dresser
    Sculpture
    height 30 1/4in (76.8cm); width 46 1/2in (118.1cm); depth 19 1/2in (49.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 102
    $3,188≈ £2,632≈ €3,149Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
  11. George Nelson, & Associates, American walnut, enamelled steel
    & Associates
    Sculpture
    113 x 36 x 36 cm
    Bonhams · · Lot 10
    £8,288≈ $11,740≈ €9,573Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  12. George Nelson, and Associates, wood, steel tube, leather
    and Associates
    Sculpture · Panel
    height 40 3/4in (103.5cm); width 54in (137.5cm); depth 28in (71cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 52
    $4,750≈ £3,092≈ €4,317Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  13. George Nelson, Three-seater sofa, from the 'modular system' series, circa 1955, Fabric, oak, stainless steel, steel
    Three-seater sofa, from the 'modular system' series, circa 1955
    Sculpture · Panel
    75.5 x 268.3 x 77.5 cm (29 3/4 x 105 5/8 x 30 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 52
    £813≈ $1,243≈ €1,137Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,200–1,800View at Phillips ↗
  14. George Nelson, Steering Wheel wall clock, 1949, Enameled steel, brass
    Steering Wheel wall clock, 1949
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 560
    $1,188≈ £743≈ €876Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  15. George Nelson, Armchairs (4), 1954, Chrome-plated steel, fiberglass
    Armchairs (4), 1954
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 10
    $3,750≈ £2,345≈ €2,765Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  16. George Nelson, Office Unit, c. 1956, Walnut, lacquered wood, aluminum, laminate, chrome-plated steel
    Office Unit, c. 1956
    Sculpture · Panel
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 155
    $2,500≈ £1,543≈ €1,900Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  17. George Nelson, Swag Leg chair, 1954, Fiberglass, enameled and chrome-plated steel
    Swag Leg chair, 1954
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 154
    $1,500≈ £926≈ €1,140Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  18. George Nelson, Swag Leg chair, 1954, Fiberglass, enameled and chrome-plated steel
    Swag Leg chair, 1954
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 152
    $1,500≈ £926≈ €1,140Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  19. George Nelson, Constellation Electric Knife Sharpener, 1955, Plastic, sharpening stone
    Constellation Electric Knife Sharpener, 1955
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 10
    $250≈ £154≈ €190Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  20. George Nelson, Headboard, 1956, Rosewood, vinyl, steel, lacquered wood
    Headboard, 1956
    Sculpture · Panel
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 60
    $25,000≈ £15,597≈ €19,293Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  21. George Nelson, Swag Leg chair, 1954, Fiberglass, enameled metal
    Swag Leg chair, 1954
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 53
    $2,250≈ £1,404≈ €1,736Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  22. George Nelson, Thin Edge jewelry chest, Rosewood with porcelain pulls and rubber feet
    Thin Edge jewelry chest
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 370
    $10,000≈ £6,400≈ €7,472Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  23. George Nelson, Miniature Chest Cabinet, 1952, Wood with porcelain pulls and rubber feet on steel base
    Miniature Chest Cabinet, 1952
    Sculpture · Other support
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 276
    $11,563≈ £7,400≈ €8,639Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  24. George Nelson, Extensive flatware set, 1954, Stainless steel
    Extensive flatware set, 1954
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 143
    $840≈ £528≈ €593Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  25. George Nelson, Bubble lamp, fiberglass, aluminum, walnut
    Bubble lamp
    Sculpture
    28 d in (71 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 556
    $805≈ £555≈ €894Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  26. George Nelson, jewelry cabinet, c. 1954, rosewood, teak, porcelain, aluminum
    jewelry cabinet, c. 1954
    Sculpture
    32 h x 20 w x 13 d in (81 x 51 x 33 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 443
    $12,650≈ £9,138≈ €14,893Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $9,000–View at Wright ↗
  27. George Nelson, cabinet, 1950, rosewood, porcelain, aluminum
    cabinet, 1950
    Sculpture
    30½ h x 56 w x 18½ d in (77 x 142 x 47 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 438
    $4,313≈ £3,116≈ €5,078Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  28. George Nelson, Swaged-leg chairs, pair, 1958, fiberglass, enameled metal
    Swaged-leg chairs, pair, 1958
    Sculpture
    28 h x 28½ w x 20 d in (71 x 72 x 51 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 114
    $5,750≈ £4,154≈ €6,769Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,500–View at Wright ↗

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