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a green couch sitting on top of a white floor next to a wooden frame chair

Lot 141: George Nelson & Associates. daybed, model 5088. c. 1950, upholstery, birch, aluminum. 26½ h × 75 w × 35 d in. estimate: $2,000–3,000. Signed with partially applied foil manufacturer's label to underside: [Herman Miller Zeeland, Michigan George Nelson Design].

A collage of iconic furniture and lighting designs by George Nelson, including the Bubble Lamp, Marshmallow Sofa, Sunburst Clock, Coconut Chair, and Action Office Series, alongside a portrait of Nelson and vintage design materials.

George Nelson (1908–1986) was a pioneer of modern design, known for playful yet practical pieces like the Bubble Lamp, Marshmallow Sofa, and Coconut Chair. As Herman Miller’s design director, he helped shape the way we live and work. This moodboard highlights his timeless contributions to mid-century modern design.

an orange, yellow and purple couch sitting on top of a metal stand with lots of round cushions

Lot 329: George Nelson & Associates. Marshmallow sofa. 1956, Naugahyde, enameled steel, chrome-plated steel. 30 h × 51 w × 31 d in. result: $11,250. estimate: $8,000–10,000. Sofa features vintage Naugahyde upholstery. Metal tag manufacturer's label to underside ‘Designed by Geroge Nelson Herman Miller Zeeland Michigan’. Provenance: Acquired in the 1990s from Treadway Gallery, Cincinnati by the present owner

an assortment of modern furniture and accessories displayed on a white background with text below it

George Nelson’s design philosophy is deeply rooted in the belief that good design integrates form, function, and innovation to create products that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional and accessible to the general public. He emphasized the importance of addressing the needs of the user, stating that design should be honest and unpretentious, focusing on solving problems rather than merely adhering to stylistic trends. Nelson’s work reflects a commitment to…

a shelf with two drawers and a mirror on it next to a wall mounted shelving unit

Lot 102: George Nelson & Associates. CSS (Comprehensive Storage System). 1959, walnut, aluminum, lacquered masonite, mirrored glass, enameled aluminum, fabric, chrome-plated steel. 94½ h × 97 w × 20½ d in. result: $13,970. estimate: $6,000–8,000. System is comprised of four uprights, a cabinet with two sliding doors (no shelving inside), four shelves, four drawers, one vanity mirror and one work surface featuring two non-adjustable drawers. Provenance: Collection of Mark McDonald…

a black leather couch sitting on top of a white floor next to a metal frame

1964, for Herman Miller, Michigan, chromium plated tubular steel, black leather covering, height 74 cm, length 220 cm, depth 87 cm, height of seat 42 cm. (DRAX)

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