George Nelson
George Nelson (1908–1986) was an American designer and architect.
George Nelson in brief
- Born
- 1908
- Died
- 1986
- Known for
- designer and architect
- Place of birth
- Hartford
Overview
Born at Hartford in 1908, died at New York City in 1986.
In detail
George Nelson studied at Yale University and Yale School of Architecture. the recorded working language is English.
Employment is recorded with Herman Miller and George Nelson & Associates.
Works named in the authority record are Coconut Chair.
Work by George Nelson is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, Design Museum Gent and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Distinctions recorded are Rome Prize and AIGA Medal.
Sources
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- 1.
Wikidata, structured authority record Q1507993: George Nelson
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