American Design 
29 March 2018
George Nelson, prototype conference/dining table - Image 1 of 2
George Nelson, prototype conference/dining table - Image 2 of 2
American Design 
George Nelson, prototype conference/dining table - Image 1 of 2
George Nelson, prototype conference/dining table - Image 2 of 2
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George Nelson

prototype conference/dining table

USA, c. 1965-68
Brazilian rosewood, aluminum, enameled steel, enameled aluminum 29½ h × 69 dia in (75 × 175 cm)
estimate: $4,000–6,000
result: $8,125
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This unique prototype table was designed by George Nelson and features a 1.5 inch thick Brazilian Rosewood top made from lumber Nelson selected on a trip to Brasilia and meeting with Oscar Niemeyer. It never went into production due to the high cost of materials, but was utilized as a conference table in the George Nelson & Company office for many years. Eventually given to one of the designers, it served as a dining table for the past forty-five years.
provenance: George Nelson Associates, New York | Private Collection

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