Nelson’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Towards Identity
Nelson Stevens American, 1938-2022

Coconut Chair
George Mulhauser (American, 1922-2002) George Nelson Associates (American, 1955–mid 1980s) Manufactured by Herman Miller Furniture Co. (American, founded 1905)

Commemorative Bookmark "Centennial U.S.A."
Woven by Thomas Stevens (English, 1828-88) Coventry, England

Action Office Wall-Mounted Desk
Robert Propst (American, 1921–2000) George Nelson (American, 1908–1986) Manufactured by Herman Miller Inc. (American, founded 1905)

Hesitation (Madame Monteaux?)
Alfred Stevens (Belgian, 1823–1906)

At the Railway Station
Alfred Stevens (Belgian, 1823–1906)

Portrait of June
Steven Assael American, born 1957

The Corner of the Balcony
Alfred Stevens Belgian, 1823-1906

Tall-Case Clock
Movement by George Stevens Hindon, England

"The Good Old Days" (Royal Mail Coach)"
Woven by Thomas Stevens (English, 1828–88) Coventry and Lodon, England

Alfred Stevens
Edgar Chahine French, 1874-1947

Basket Wall Clock (model no. 2215)
George Nelson (American, 1908–1986) Manufactured by Herman Miller Inc. (American, founded 1905)

École Primaire for Une Cité Moderne, Perspective View
Robert Mallet-Stevens French, 1886–1945

Repetition Triad
Steven Foster American, born 1945

Platform Bench
George Nelson (American, 1908–1986) Manufactured by Herman Miller Furniture Co. (American, founded 1905)

To a Wild Rose
Steven Rydberg American, born 1952

"The Present Time"
Woven by Thomas Stevens (English, 1828–88) Coventry and London, England

Ball Clock
Irving Harper (American, 1916–2015) George Nelson Associates (American, 1955–mid 1980s) Manufactured by Herman Miller Inc. (American, founded 1905)