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Coconut chair by George Nelson, prototype

$17,952.54
£13,243.25
€15,000
CA$24,710.76
A$26,695.72
CHF 14,202.38
MX$321,222.14
NOK 179,832.17
SEK 164,461.42
DKK 114,298.61

About the Item

Rare prototype of the coconut chair by Georges Nelson for Herman Miller, 1955. Fiberglass shell, welded chrome plated steel tubes, original purple fabric by Alexander Girard. Provenance : Gallery Christine Diegoni, Paris, France.
  • Attributed to:
    George Nelson (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.47 in (85 cm)Width: 40.95 in (104 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1955
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9940245171102

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