George Nelson

The Coconut is a typical 1950s design - it stands out for its humorous touch, formal clarity and minimal use of materials.

In the 1950s, George Nelson and his New York office developed a series of individually expressive seating furniture, a number of which have long established themselves as classics.

h353xL1220xW469mm £1027 H353xl1837xW469mm £1576 This bench's clear, straightforward lines reflect Nelson's architectural background.

Nelson's design transformed the traditional sofa into a three-dimensional pattern consisting of 18 brightly-coloured sections of upholstery, supported by a simple steel structure.

Table 5451 430m diameter £620 Table 5452 720mm diameter £792 All George Nelson's designs reveal his loving attention to detail - as in the execution of this side table.

Tray Table boasts a simple elegance as well as refined structural elements.

With the diversity of materials used and their sculptural shapes, George Nelson's clocks embody the joie de vivre of the 1950s.

With the diversity of materials used and their sculptural shapes, George Nelson's clocks embody the joie de vivre of the 1950s.

With the diversity of materials used and their sculptural shapes, George Nelson's clocks embody the joie de vivre of the 1950s.

Around 1950, Americans had a deeply rooted conviction in uninterrupted progress and never-ending economic prosperity.

With the diversity of materials used and their sculptural shapes, George Nelson's clocks embody the joie de vivre of the 1950s.

With the diversity of materials used and their sculptural shapes, George Nelson's clocks embody the joie de vivre of the 1950s.

With the diversity of materials used and their sculptural shapes, George Nelson's clocks embody the joie de vivre of the 1950s.

With the diversity of materials used and their sculptural shapes, George Nelson's clocks embody the joie de vivre of the 1950s.

With the diversity of materials used and their sculptural shapes, George Nelson's clocks embody the joie de vivre of the 1950s.

With the diversity of materials used and their sculptural shapes, George Nelson's clocks embody the joie de vivre of the 1950s.

With the diversity of materials used and their sculptural shapes, George Nelson's clocks embody the joie de vivre of the 1950s.

With the diversity of materials used and their sculptural shapes, George Nelson's clocks embody the joie de vivre of the 1950s.

With the diversity of materials used and their sculptural shapes, George Nelson's clocks embody the joie de vivre of the 1950s.

With the diversity of materials used and their sculptural shapes, George Nelson's clocks embody the joie de vivre of the 1950s.

As a truly multi-talentent designer, George Nelson was also successful as a graphic designer.

As a truly multi-talentent designer, George Nelson was also successful as a graphic designer.

As a truly multi-talentent designer, George Nelson was also successful as a graphic designer.

Price: £49.00 The quality of furnishings does not only manifest itself in large objects.

As graceful as it is decorative: this home desk with its refined, lavishly produced base and understated colours is one of George Nelson's design classics.

Aluminium Ø 610 mm

Walnut & Aluminium  Ø 455 mm

Walnut Ø 430 mm