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George Nelson

American · 1908–1986

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370auction results2001–2026years recorded97%sold (358)$2.3kSign 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).

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George Nelson, Ball Clock
Ball Clock
Bruun Rasmussen · Sep 22, 2026
DKK 2,400Sign up free to see
George Nelson, 'Action Office' Desk, 1960s, Cast aluminum
'Action Office' Desk, 1960s
Billings · Sep 19, 2026
$1,200Sign up free to see
George Nelson, Executive Office Group desk, 1949, walnut, aluminum, painted wood
Executive Office Group desk, 1949
Wright · Aug 20, 2026
$1,463Sign up free to see
George Nelson, + Associates, Large 'Bubble' Table Lamp, 21st century Sprayed fiberglass over metal frame
+ Associates, Large 'Bubble' Table Lamp
Billings · Jun 20, 2026
$450Sign up free to see
George Nelson, Four-Seat 'Sling' Sofa, ca. 1963, Leather
Four-Seat 'Sling' Sofa, ca. 1963
Billings · Jun 20, 2026
$1,900Sign up free to see
George Nelson, BENCH, DESIGNED 1946, 1946, birch and lacquered wood
BENCH, DESIGNED 1946, 1946
Lyon & Turnbull · May 1, 2026
£1,207Sign up free to see
George Nelson, + Associates, 'Black Frame' Dressers (2), 1955, painted aluminum
+ Associates, 'Black Frame' Dressers (2), 1955
Billings · Dec 13, 2025
$1,100Sign up free to see
George Nelson, + Associates, 'Ball' Wall Clock, 1950s, chrome-plated metal
+ Associates, 'Ball' Wall Clock, 1950s
Billings · Dec 13, 2025
$400Sign up free to see
George Nelson, + Associates, 'Eye' Wall Clock, ca. 1957, Walnut
+ Associates, 'Eye' Wall Clock, ca. 1957
Billings · Dec 13, 2025
$500Sign up free to see
George Nelson, + Associates, 'Steelframe' Dressers (2), 1950s, Painted steel
+ Associates, 'Steelframe' Dressers (2), 1950s
Billings · Dec 13, 2025
$850Sign up free to see
George Nelson, + Associates, Large 'Bubble' Table Lamp, 21st century Sprayed fiberglass over metal frame
+ Associates, Large 'Bubble' Table Lamp
Billings · Dec 13, 2025
$350Sign up free to see
George Nelson, + Associates, 'Marshmallow' Sofa, 1980s, enameled steel
+ Associates, 'Marshmallow' Sofa, 1980s
Billings · Dec 13, 2025
$3,000Sign up free to see
George Nelson, Marshmallow Sofa, for Herman Miller, upholstery, enameled steel, matte chrome-plated steel, aluminum
Marshmallow Sofa
Bonhams · Oct 22, 2025
$1,536Sign up free to see
George Nelson, AND ASSOCIATES FOR HERMAN MILLER EARLY THIN EDGE CABINET, 1953, walnut veneer
AND ASSOCIATES FOR HERMAN MILLER EARLY THIN EDGE CABINET, 1953
Bonhams · Oct 16, 2025
$1,088Sign up free to see
George Nelson, FOR HERMAN MILLER "MARSHMALLOW" SOFA, Zeeland, Michigan, designed 1956, later production, steel, enameled steel, aluminum, foam, leatherette upholstery, unmarked, ht
FOR HERMAN MILLER "MARSHMALLOW" SOFA
Bonhams · Oct 16, 2025
$1,536Sign up free to see
George Nelson, 'Thin Edge' Dresser, 1960s, Rosewood
'Thin Edge' Dresser, 1960s
Billings · Sep 27, 2025
$3,250Sign up free to see
George Nelson, MMA (Swag Leg) Chair, ca. 1958, Molded fiberglass
MMA (Swag Leg) Chair, ca. 1958
Billings · Sep 27, 2025
$1,700Sign up free to see
George Nelson, + Associates, 'Eye' Wall Clock, ca. 1957, Walnut
+ Associates, 'Eye' Wall Clock, ca. 1957
Billings · Sep 27, 2025
$500Sign up free to see
George Nelson, Early Sectional Sofa (3), ca. 1952, birch
Early Sectional Sofa (3), ca. 1952
Billings · Sep 27, 2025
$2,500Sign up free to see
George Nelson, FOR HERMAN MILLER "MODERN MANAGEMENT GROUP" CABINET, 1957, enameled steel
FOR HERMAN MILLER "MODERN MANAGEMENT GROUP" CABINET, 1957
Bonhams · Aug 14, 2025
$1,024Sign up free to see
George Nelson, Eye Clock, walnut-stained wood, brass, patinated metal, plastic
Eye Clock
Bonhams · Jul 30, 2025
$218Sign up free to see
George Nelson, Adjustable Tray Table, ca. 1950, Walnut plywood
Adjustable Tray Table, ca. 1950
Billings · Jun 28, 2025
$900Sign up free to see
George Nelson, + Associates, 'Block' Wall Clock, ca. 1961, Lacquered wood
+ Associates, 'Block' Wall Clock, ca. 1961
Billings · Jun 28, 2025
$550Sign up free to see
George Nelson, + Associates, 'Ball' Wall Clocks (2), 1950s, Walnut
+ Associates, 'Ball' Wall Clocks (2), 1950s
Billings · Jun 28, 2025
$600Sign up free to see
George Nelson, Sofa, ca. 1962, Fabric
Sofa, ca. 1962
Billings · Jun 28, 2025
$750Sign up free to see
George Nelson, Early 'Bubble' Lamp, 1950s
Early 'Bubble' Lamp, 1950s
Billings · Jun 28, 2025
$650Sign up free to see
George Nelson, 'COCONUT' LOUNGE CHAIR, DESIGNED 1955, 1955, enamelled steel shell and chromed steel legs
'COCONUT' LOUNGE CHAIR, DESIGNED 1955, 1955
Lyon & Turnbull · May 1, 2025
£3,528Sign up free to see
George Nelson, Wingback Lounge Chairs (2), 1940s, beech
Wingback Lounge Chairs (2), 1940s
Billings · Apr 5, 2025
$4,750Sign up free to see
George Nelson, + Associates, 'Half Nelson' Table Lamp, 1949, -1950 / ca. 1980 Painted aluminum
+ Associates, 'Half Nelson' Table Lamp, 1949
Billings · Dec 14, 2024
$2,000Sign up free to see
George Nelson, + Associates, Vanity Set (4), ca. 1948, Walnut
+ Associates, Vanity Set (4), ca. 1948
Billings · Dec 14, 2024
$2,500Sign up free to see
George Nelson, 'Thin Edge' Cabinet, 1950s, Rosewood-veneered wood
'Thin Edge' Cabinet, 1950s
Billings · Sep 14, 2024
$2,750Sign up free to see
George Nelson, + Associates, 'Furniture Guild' Desk Clock, ca. 1960, Walnut
+ Associates, 'Furniture Guild' Desk Clock, ca. 1960
Billings · Sep 14, 2024
$700Sign up free to see
George Nelson, Cocktail Table, for Herman Miller, with pull-out serving trays, walnut, laminate, with the firm's silver tag
Cocktail Table
Bonhams · Jul 25, 2024
$563Sign up free to see
George Nelson, + Associates, 'CSS (Comprehensive Storage System)', 1959, Walnut
+ Associates, 'CSS (Comprehensive Storage System)', 1959
Billings · Jun 29, 2024
$5,500Sign up free to see
George Nelson, Credenza, 1976, Ebonized wood
Credenza, 1976
Billings · Jun 29, 2024
$1,400Sign up free to see
George Nelson, Three-Seat 'Steelframe' Bench, 1950s, Enameled steel
Three-Seat 'Steelframe' Bench, 1950s
Billings · Jun 29, 2024
$2,750Sign up free to see
George Nelson, 'Steelframe' Bench, 1950s, Enameled steel
'Steelframe' Bench, 1950s
Billings · Jun 29, 2024
$600Sign up free to see
George Nelson, THIN EDGE CHEST, C. 1950, 1950, rosewood with steel feet
THIN EDGE CHEST, C. 1950, 1950
Lyon & Turnbull · Apr 25, 2024
£4,536Sign up free to see
George Nelson, + Associates, 'Coconut' Chair, ca. 1956, Fabric
+ Associates, 'Coconut' Chair, ca. 1956
Billings · Mar 30, 2024
$1,500Sign up free to see
George Nelson, 'Steel frame' Dressers (2), 1950s
'Steel frame' Dressers (2), 1950s
Billings · Mar 30, 2024
$3,500Sign up free to see
George Nelson, 'Steelframe' Desk, 1950s, chrome
'Steelframe' Desk, 1950s
Billings · Mar 30, 2024
$650Sign up free to see
George Nelson, Queen Size 'Thin Edge' Bed, 21st century Walnut
Queen Size 'Thin Edge' Bed
Billings · Mar 30, 2024
$2,750Sign up free to see
George Nelson, for Herman Miller "Primavera" Chest of Drawers, 1950
for Herman Miller "Primavera" Chest of Drawers, 1950
Bonhams · Feb 21, 2024
$486Sign up free to see
George Nelson, Untitled, 1957
Untitled, 1957
Billings · Dec 10, 2023
$600Sign up free to see
George Nelson, 'Chronopak' Desk Clock, 1950s, Walnut
'Chronopak' Desk Clock, 1950s
Billings · Dec 9, 2023
$750Sign up free to see
George Nelson, + Associates, 'Coconut' Chair, ca. 1956, enameled steel
+ Associates, 'Coconut' Chair, ca. 1956
Billings · Dec 9, 2023
$1,600Sign up free to see
George Nelson, & Associates, Indian rosewood-veneered wood, painted steel, plastic-laminated wood
& Associates
Bonhams · Oct 3, 2023
£3,584Sign up free to see
George Nelson, 'Swag-Leg' Chair, 1950s, Fiberglass
'Swag-Leg' Chair, 1950s
Billings · Sep 16, 2023
$900Sign up free to see

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