Vintage 4 element sofa by George Nelson & Herman Miller, United States of America 1960s

Designed by George Nelson, this living room set is an iconic piece of Mid-Century Modern design Manufactured by Herman Miller in the United States of America, circa 1960. The set contains 4 separate seating elements covered with black imitation leather, on chromed metal legs. All in all, this makes for a very recognizable style that is sure to grab the attention of any design lover It is in a good vintage condition with minor signs of wear consistent with age and use, while retaining a beautiful patina. Dim: height 70 cm Wide 75 cm Deep 55 cm Seat height 40 cm The sofa is 280 cm long in total George Nelson (1908–1986) was an American industrial designer and one of the founders of American modernism. While Director of Design for the Herman Miller furniture company, Nelson and his design studio, George Nelson Associates, Inc., designed much of the 20th century’s most iconic modernist furniture. In 1945, the Herman Miller furniture company mainly produced conventional wood-based designs. After reading Tomorrow’s House D.J. Depree, Herman Miller’s chairman, chose Nelson as the company’s next Director of Design, despite Nelson having no experience in furniture design. Depree was more interested in Nelson’s understanding of the best way to make furniture innovative and useful. Nelson was offered a contract that gave him the freedom to work outside Herman Miller and to use designs by other architects Nelson had worked with. He became Herman Miller’s Director of Design in 1947 and held the position until 1972. The first Herman Miller catalog produced by Nelson was released in 1945. In the years that followed, it would feature some of the 20th century’s most iconic home furnishings. . Ray and Charles Eames, Harry Bertoia, Richard Schultz, Donald Knorr and Isamu Noguchi all worked for Herman Miller, under Nelson’s direction. Although both Bertoia and Noguchi later expressed regrets about their involvement, it turned out to be a successful period for the company and for George Nelson.