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George Nelson

American, 1908–1986

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Often cited as one of the founders of American modernism, industrial designer George Nelson is responsible for some of the most iconic furniture created in the 20th century. His utopian view of design, which he argued in the pages of Architectural …
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Group show at a major institution
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), and 1 more
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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
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Mid-Century Modern Design
Modern Design
American Furniture and Design
Modern and Contemporary Design
20th Century Furniture and Design
Design
American Mid-Century Design
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Engineering/Construction and Design
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Chair
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Furniture
Restrained Forms
United States
Linear Forms
Focus on Materials
Architecture
Steel
Line, Form, and Color
Wood
Metal

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