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What is Norman Bel Geddes famous for?
Norman Bel Geddes is famous for his work as an industrial designer and architect. His approach to design is often described as streamlining, as he sought to simplify the shapes of everyday objects using inspiration from nature. Examples of his streamlined designs include the Streamlined Ocean Liner, the Pan American China Clipper and the Futurama exhibition at the 1939 New York World's Fair. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Norman Bel Geddes furniture.
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Art Deco Machine Age Industrial Full Size Metal Bed by Bel Geddes for Simmons
By Norman Bel Geddes, Simmons Company Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Stylish full size metal bed, designed by Normal Bel Geddes, for the Simmons Furniture Company. We have two of these beds available, offered and p...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

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Steel

Art Deco Machine Age Industrial Desks by Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Co.
By Simmons Company Furniture, Norman Bel Geddes
Located in New York, NY
High Style, Art Deco, Machine Age, Industrial design desk(s) by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Furniture Company circa 1930's. The desks feature a bank of three drawers which flank th...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks

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Steel

Bel Geddes for Simmons Dresser
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in New York, NY
Norman Bel Geddes design, for Simmons Furniture Company. Art Deco, Machine Age classic form, considered very Avant Garde when introduced and still considered stylish and relevant. Fo...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

Bel Geddes for Simmons Dresser
$1,280 Sale Price
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Norman Bel Geddes Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Art Deco Twin Bed with Nightstand
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Studio City, CA
How fabulous is this? Art Deco twin-sized bed and gorgeously designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons in original vintage condition. A really fantastic piece. Apparently hard to fin...
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Art Deco Norman Bel Geddes Enameled Steel Dresser and Mirror, 1930s
By Norman Bel Geddes, Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Harlingen, TX
An industrial art deco steel metal three drawer chest or dresser and floating mirror designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Company Furniture circa 1935. Faux bois enamel finish w...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Pair Moderne Black White Lacquered Steel Chests by Norman Bel Geddes, Restored
By Simmons Company Furniture, Norman Bel Geddes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Moderne black & white lacquered steel chests by Norman Bel Geddes, USA, circa 1940s, Restored, Designed by Norman Bel Geddes (1893 – 1958) Noted American theatrical and indu...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

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