George Nelson & Associates
Vanity stool


Herman Miller
USA, 1948 / c. 1951
upholstery, aluminum
20.5 h x 19.5 w x 20 d in (52 x 50 x 51 cm)

Foil manufacturer's label to underside 'George Nelson design Herman Miller Zeeland Michigan'.

Provenance: JF Chen Collection | Wright, A Seat for One: Historical Stools from the JF Chen Collection, 15 September 2022, Lot 144 | Private Collection

Exhibited: Stools from the JF Chen Collection, 5 May - 18 June 2022, Marta, Los Angeles

Literature: Stools from the JF Chen Collection, Marta exhibition catalog, pg. 89 illustrates this example

This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

Stool is in good vintage condition. Retains original upholstery, which shows moderate signs of wear to the underside, including some pulled threads and tears to the dust cover. Top presents well. Stool has a slight wobble. Very minor surface wear to the frame, commensurate with age.