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George Nelson

American · 1908–1986

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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

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  1. George Nelson, Comprehensive Storage System & Ball clock (2), Walnut, enameled aluminum
    Comprehensive Storage System & Ball clock (2)
    Walnut, enameled aluminum
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 1
    $4,375≈ £2,699≈ €3,324Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. 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) ↗
  3. George Nelson, Five-drawer cabinet, 1946-52, Mahogany, steel rod pulls
    Five-drawer cabinet, 1946-52
    Mahogany, steel rod pulls · Panel
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 11
    $625≈ £386≈ €475Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. 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) ↗
  5. George Nelson, Desk and return, c. 1956, Walnut, aluminum, steel, lacquered Masonite
    Desk and return, c. 1956
    Walnut, aluminum, steel, lacquered Masonite · Board
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 153
    $4,688≈ £2,893≈ €3,562Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. 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) ↗
  7. 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) ↗
  8. George Nelson, Home Office desk, 1948, Maple, leather, steel
    Home Office desk, 1948
    Maple, leather, steel
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 156
    $8,750≈ £5,399≈ €6,649Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. George Nelson, Lazy Susan dining table, 1950-64, Birch, Micarta, enameled steel base, with flush center lazy Susan turntable
    Lazy Susan dining table, 1950-64
    Birch, Micarta, enameled steel base, with flush center lazy Susan turntable
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 9
    $2,000≈ £1,234≈ €1,520Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. George Nelson, Credenza, 1952, Walnut, lacquered Masonite, chrome-plated steel, polished aluminum
    Credenza, 1952
    Walnut, lacquered Masonite, chrome-plated steel, polished aluminum · Board
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 310
    $1,250≈ £780≈ €965Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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