Two George Nelson (1908-1986) for Herman Miller MAA (Swag-leg) Chairs

Description:

Two George Nelson (1908-1986) for Herman Miller MAA (Swag-leg) Chairs, Zeeland, Michigan, c.1960, molded light yellow fiberglass seat and with stainless steel fittings and original rubber shock mounts on a bent tubular steel base, the backs flex, paper label, ht. 33 1/2, wd. 28, dp. 25 in.

Note: Nelson 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. Ray and Charles Eames, Harry Bertoia, Richard Schultz, Donald Knorr, and Isamu Noguchi all worked for Herman Miller, under Nelson's supervision. He is considered a founder of American modernist design.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Good condition. Seat and backrest free from chips and cracks. Wear to rubber back supports consistent with age and use. Some minor pitting to chrome legs.


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