George Nelson (1908-1986) for Herman Miller MAA (Swag-leg) Chair, Zeeland, Michigan, c. 1960, molded light yellow fiberglass seat and with stainless steel fittings and original rubber shock mounts on a bent tubular steel base, the back flexes, paper patents label and maker's "Silver Medal" label, ht. 33 1/2, wd. 28, dp. 25 in.
Note: Nelson was an American industrial designer. While lead designer for the Herman Miller furniture company, Nelson and his design studio, George Nelson Associates, designed 20th-century modernist furniture. Ray and Charles Eames, Harry Bertoia, Richard Schultz, Donald Knorr, and Isamu Noguchi all worked for Herman Miller, under Nelson's supervision. He is considered a founder of American modernist design.
Condition
Condition: Missing swivel foot at end of leg.
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