George Nelson

Furniture from the 1950s continues to be hot among both new and longtime collectors. And no designer says “fifties” like George Nelson (1908-1986), the design director at Herman Miller Furniture Co. from 1945 to 1972. His contract allowed him to work outside the Herman Miller Furniture Company, and in 1947 he opened his own design […]

Marshmallow Sofa Creator Dies

Irving Harper, a pioneer of mid-20th-century design, died on August 4, 2015, at the age of 99. Harper worked for George Nelson & Associates on designs for Herman Miller Furniture Company from 1947 until 1963. His creations include the iconic Marshmallow Sofa (as well as the company’s red M logo), and the Ball Clock and […]

George Nelson’s Nifty ’50s Designs

Furniture from the 1950s continues to be hot among both new and longtime collectors. And no designer says “fifties” like George Nelson (1908-1986), the design director at Herman Miller Furniture Co. from 1945 to 1972. The Nelson pieces shown sold at two recent “modern” auctions, where prices for his furniture ranged from $1,250 for a […]