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George Nelson1908-1986
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Timeline
1908 Born in Connecticut.
1931 Graduates from Yale School of Architecture.
1932 Wins the Prix de Rome in architecture while on fellowship in Italy.
1935-44 Editor of Architectural Forum.
1936-44 New York architecture practice with William Hanby.
1946-72 Design director for Herman Miller.
1986 Dies.
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Major AchievementsAs a writer and theorist, Nelson urged his contemporaries to create relevant & humane design, thereby creating an avenue for modernism to enter the mainstream in both commercial and residential arenas.
With Nelson as director of design, Herman Miller introduced many of the most recognized designs by Charles & Ray Eames, Noguchi, Bertoia and Knorr.
A formidable and prolific designer in his own right, Nelson produced a number of classic furniture designs.
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Design Process & TheoryPracticed in a variety of design disciplines - industrial, textile, graphic, furniture, architecture - during 50+ years of professional activity.
Described creative process as a series of innovative “zaps” when "the solitary individual finds he is connected with a reality he never dreamed of."
Lamented thoughtless design concessions to commercialism, promoting instead a modern yet humane and meditated aesthetic.
Characteristically, his designs are geometric yet often whimsical, modular and integrated though frequently “blown apart”.
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1945: Storagewall
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1946: Nelson Bench
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1946: Basic Storage Components
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1947: Howard Miller Clocks
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1947: Ball Clock
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1947: Bubble Lamp
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1952: Miniature Chest
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1955: Coconut Chair
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1955: Marshmallow Sofa
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1954: Modular Systems
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1956: Kangaroo & 5490 Chaise
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1957: Pretzel Arm & Side Chairs
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1957: Swag-legged Series
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1959: Catenary
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1964: Sling Sofa
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1964: Perch & Action Office
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George Nelson1908-1986
1959 Caternary
1957 MAA Swag-leg
1956 5490 Chaise
1956 Kangaroo1955 Marshmallow Sofa
1955 Coconut
1952 Miniature Chest
1947 Bubble Lamp
1945 Storagewall1947 Ball Clock
1946 Nelson Bench
1957 Pretzel