George Nelson for Vitra Coconut Lounge Chair

Description

This is a single Coconut Lounge Chair, designed by George Nelson. This handsome lounge chair is composed of a molded … more This is a single Coconut Lounge Chair, designed by George Nelson. This handsome lounge chair is composed of a molded reinforced plastic shell, with an upholstered black leather seat on a triangular chromed-steel frame.

This chair was designed by Nelson in 1955, born of the Herman Miller design studio while he was the resident director of design. This particular chair was produced by Vitra. Vitra is the sole authorized manufacturer of Nelson products for markets in Europe and the Middle East.


George Nelson is regarded as one of the most important figures in American design. His decision to call this model “the Coconut chair” was allegedly a result of his idea that the shape resembled a slice of coconut. less