George Nelson
- Introduction
- George Nelson (1908–1986) was an American industrial designer. While lead designer for the Herman Miller furniture company, Nelson and his design studio, George Nelson Associates, designed 20th-century modernist furniture. He is considered a founder of American modernist design.
- Wikidata
- Q1507993
- Introduction
- American architect, designer.
- Nationality
- American
- Gender
- Male
- Roles
- Artist, Architect, Designer, Writer
- Name
- George Nelson
- Ulan
- 500017574
Exhibitions
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The Value of Good Design
Feb 10–Jun 15, 2019
MoMA
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What Was Good Design? MoMA’s Message, 1944–56
May 6, 2009–Jan 10, 2011
MoMA
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Architecture & Design: North Gallery Rotation 2
Dec 14, 2005–Apr 6, 2006
MoMA
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Architecture and Design: Inaugural Installation
Nov 20, 2004–Nov 7, 2005
MoMA
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Making Choices
Mar 16–Sep 26, 2000
MoMA
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George Nelson has
16 exhibitionsonline.
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George Nelson Tray Table (model 4950) 1948
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George Nelson Mobile Table (model 5152) c. 1949
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George Nelson Firedogs 1951
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George Nelson, William Crosby Renwick Bubble Hanging Lamp (model H-727) 1952
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George Nelson, Ronald Beckman, John Svezia, Ray Wilkes, Irving Harper, George Nelson Associates Sling Sofa 1963
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George Nelson Editor 2 Electric Typewriter 1968
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