Artist
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George Nelson
1908–1986
132130
Works
78
Years lived
Modernism
Style
George’s work is defined by its modernism sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Selected works
132130 pieces
Coconut Chair
George Mulhauser (American, 1922-2002) George Nelson Associates (American, 1955–mid 1980s) Manufactured by Herman Miller Furniture Co. (American, founded 1905)
Action Office Wall-Mounted Desk
Robert Propst (American, 1921–2000) George Nelson (American, 1908–1986) Manufactured by Herman Miller Inc. (American, founded 1905)
Basket Wall Clock (model no. 2215)
George Nelson (American, 1908–1986) Manufactured by Herman Miller Inc. (American, founded 1905)
Platform Bench
George Nelson (American, 1908–1986) Manufactured by Herman Miller Furniture Co. (American, founded 1905)
Ball Clock
Irving Harper (American, 1916–2015) George Nelson Associates (American, 1955–mid 1980s) Manufactured by Herman Miller Inc. (American, founded 1905)
Table
George Nelson (American, 1908–1986) Manufactured by Herman Miller Inc. (American, founded 1905)
Swag Leg Armchair
Charles Pollock (American, 1930-2013) George Nelson Associates (American, 1955–mid 1980s) Manufactured by Herman Miller Furniture Co. (American, founded 1905)
Block Clock (model no. 2285/no. 6085)
Attributed to Irving Harper American, born 1916 for George Nelson Associates Made by Howard Miller Clock Company Zeeland, Michigan
Settee
George Nelson (American, 1908–1986) Manufactured by Herman Miller Inc. (American, founded 1905)
Towards Identity
Nelson Stevens American, 1938-2022
A Sunday on La Grande Jatte — 1884
Georges Seurat (French, 1859–1891)
Saint George and the Dragon
Bernat Martorell (Spanish, active from 1427–died 1452)
Flower Girl in Holland
George Hitchcock American, 1850–1913
Female Nude Bending Toward the Left
Georg Kolbe German, 1877-1947
Little Harbor in Normandy
Georges Braque French, 1882–1963
Standing Nude Woman
Sir George Clausen English, 1852-1944
Oil Sketch for "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte — 1884"
Georges Seurat (French, 1859–1891)
Mrs. George Swinton (Elizabeth Ebsworth)
John Singer Sargent (American, 1856–1925)
Final Study for "Bathers at Asnières"
Georges Seurat (French, 1859-1891)