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Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A rosewood thin edge dresser designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Category

Vintage 1950s Dressers

Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful rosewood thin edge chest of drawers with original aluminum legs and porcelain pulls
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dressers

"Thin Edge" Chest by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Denton, TX
"Thin Edge" chest of drawers by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

"Thin Edge" Chest by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Denton, TX
"Thin Edge" chest of drawers by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Credenza
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
George Nelson rosewood thin edge credenza. This piece has been professionally restored and features
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Rosewood Thin-Edge Cabinet
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
Of the three lines of case goods that George Nelson designed for Herman Miller, the rosewood "Thin
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson rosewood dresser designed for Herman Miller in 1955. George Nelson's celebrated Thin
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Thin Edge Bed By George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
part of the historic "Thin-Edge" series, a collection for which Nelson drew his inspiration from
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

George Nelson Rare Thin Edge Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson for Herman Miller, three-drawer desk, model 5494. Deep figured rosewood graining with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Pair of Thin Edge Nightstands by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of walnut thin edge nightstands with aluminum legs and porcelain pulls. Designed by George
Category

Vintage 1950s Night Stands

George Nelson Associates, Thin Edge Cabinet, Model 5240
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very rare “Thin edge cabinet” by George Nelson & Associates, model 5240 Herman Miller. Five
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Dresser
By George Nelson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Designed for Herman Miller as the "Thin Edge" series by George Nelson, circa late 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Early George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Edge Chest
By George Nelson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Early George Nelson for Herman Miller thin edge chest of drawers, circa late 1950s. This example
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Rare George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Edge Chest
By George Nelson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rare George Nelson for Herman Miller thin edge chest, circa late 1950s. This all original example
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edged Cabinet
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The largest of the thin edged series in walnut with porcelain knobs and cast aluminum legs. Top has
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller "Thin Edge" Cabinet
By George Nelson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cabinet with two doors with adjustable shelf and hourglass handles by George Nelson.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Two "Thin Edge" Chest by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Denton, TX
"Thin Edge" chest of drawers by George Nelson for Herman Miller. These make nice nightstands
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Double Dresser
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rosewood Thin Edge collection model 5221 eight-drawer dresser, designed by George Nelson for Herman
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

1960s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Dresser
By George Nelson
Located in Turners Falls, MA
George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Thin Edge dresser. Dresser features aluminum legs and pulls
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Rosewood Thin Edge Nightstands by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of rosewood thin edge nightstands with aluminum legs and porcelain pulls. Each with
Category

Vintage 1950s Night Stands

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood Vanity
By George Nelson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
George Nelson for Herman Miller thin edge rosewood vanity, circa early 1960s. This stunning example
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Thin Edge Cabinet by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this beautiful and rarely seen chest of drawers designed by George Nelson
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Series Sideboard
By George Nelson
Located in Bainbridge, NY
George Nelson for Herman Miller Teak 4 drawer, 2 door Credenza with 3 internal adjustable shelves
Category

Vintage 1950s American Sideboards

Materials

Teak

1950s Walnut and Steel Wall-Mounted Coat Hangers
Located in Phoenix, AZ
two walnut and steel hangers per unit and George Nelson thin edge style pulls for additional hanging
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Early Pair of George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Edge Chests
By George Nelson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Early all original pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller thin edge chests of drawers, circa late
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Dressers

Large Thin Edge Buffet by Geoge Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
thin edge ALL SALES ARE FINAL, STORE CREDIT OR EXCHANGE ONLY
Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Pair of Rosewood Thin-Edge Chests
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Highland, IN
case goods. The most refined, most finely detailed, luxurious, and expensive was the thin-edge rosewood
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Chest in Walnut
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Petite four-drawer thin edged chest in walnut. Each drawer is divided in three sections. Chest has
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Brazilian Rosewood Thin Edge Stereo Cabinet
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Brazilian rosewood cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller with drop front panel that opens
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Rosewood Thin Edge Chest of Drawers by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Ferndale, MI
Exceptional Example Rosewood Thin Edge Chest of Drawers by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood Two Door Cabinet
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
white porcelain pulls and classic Thin Edge aluminum legs. The cabinet has one inner adjustable shelf
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Porcelain, Rosewood

Thin Edge Credenza by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Berlin, DE
Thin Edge walnut credenza by George Nelson for Herman Millerwith original hardware and brushed
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Dresser / Chest
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
A rare thin edge dresser/chest of drawers designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Walnut with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Dressers

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson Walnut Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson design "Thin Edge" group walnut dresser for Herman Miller. High quality construction
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Edge 6 Drawer Chest
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice example of a Classic George Nelson Design in walnut, this Thin edge chest produced by Herman
Category

2010s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Thin Edge Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Gorgeous Thin Edge sofa designed by George Nelson and made by Herman Miller. This early 1950s sofa
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Thin Edge Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, Thin Edge Cabinet, Model 5245 Beautiful Rosewood figuring
Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood Cabinet
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
'Thin Edge' series. This rarely seen example features two cabinet doors which open to reveal one
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Credenza by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
A spectacular design, the rosewood thin edge group is the most sophisticated and luxurious of the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful, all original, thin edge cabinet in Brazilian rosewood with aluminum legs and pulls.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Rosewood Thin-edge Chest by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
This large, handsome chest of drawers by George Nelson and Assoc. for Herman Miller (model 5240) is
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1952, Thin Edge Dresser in Rosewood, Label
By George Nelson
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA, Thin Edge dresser model 5221 designed in 1952. This original
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood and Walnut Thin Edge Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A thin edge cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller with rosewood case and walnut doors.
Category

Vintage 1950s Buffets

A Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood Nightstands
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
A rare pair of Thin Edge nightstands designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, in Brazilian
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Porcelain, Rosewood

George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Credenza/Cabinet circa 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a rare Thin Edge credenza/cabinet in Rosewood from 1950s. It has several custom features
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge 4 drawer Dresser by Herman Miller #1
By George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
A rosewood Thin Edge dresser designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller with exquisite rosewood
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet/Chest of Drawers/Dresser
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rosewood thin edge cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Original porcelain pulls.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood, Porcelain

Thin Edge King Headboard by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Peabody, MA
Thin Edge headboard for a king size bed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in walnut, circa 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Sofa No. 5483
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
side tables. Cast aluminum thin edge group legs.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Chest of Drawers/Cabinet, Herman Miller, 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
An outstanding piece of the highly desirable Thin edge line of furniture. The quality of the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Thin Edge Secretary in Walnut by George Nelson, Excellent Condition
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Secretary. Walnut case with case aluminum legs and pulls
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Thin Edge HiFi Media Cabinet, 1952
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
This Herman Miller cabinet was created in 1952. It is from the desirable thin-edge series and has a
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Chest , 2 drawers over 2 doors with adjustable
Category

Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

George Nelson ; Rosewood Thin Edge Credenza
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
"Thin Edge" range of furniture . Two doors on the left open to reveal an adjustable shelf , 4 drawers to
Category

Vintage 1950s American Credenzas

Large George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Buffet Cabinet
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Stunning George Nelson walnut buffet/credenza in walnut with porcelain pulls and tapered cast
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of George Nelson Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Nightstands
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
has a thin, dark scratch along its right hand side (see photos).
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Thin Edge Credenza in the Style of George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Le Shoppe Too is excited to present this monumental and professionally made Rosewood thin edge
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

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Nelson Thin Edge For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the nelson thin edge you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and aluminum, every nelson thin edge was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect nelson thin edge — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A nelson thin edge is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one nelson thin edge that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Nelson, Herman Miller and Georges Mathias produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Nelson Thin Edge?

Prices for a nelson thin edge start at $795 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $7,578.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.