1950s

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1950

Holiday House, Quogue, New York Learn More
Factory for Ansul Chemical Company, Marinette, Wisconsin Learn More
Lazy Susan Dining Table Learn More
X-Leg Tables Learn More
Desks of the Steelframe Case Group Learn More
Drop-Leaf Coffee Table Learn More
Wallpaper Learn More
Fireplace accessories Learn More
House for Howard Miller, Zeeland, Michigan Learn More
Sectional Seating Learn More
Headboards for Steel Bedframes Learn More
Price Brothers Inc. Learn More
4772 (Masonite wall clock) Learn More
Steelframe Case Series Desks Learn More
Exhibition on the history of the industrially manufactured chair, Sacks Quality Store, New York Learn More
Steelframe Chairs Learn More
Tubular Armchair Learn More

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1951

Steel-Wire Garden Furniture Learn More
Experimental House Learn More
Ax Learn More
Angle Iron Tables Learn More
Mobile Tables / Angle Iron Tables Learn More
4773 Learn More

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1952

Geodesic Dome as Residential Building Learn More
Sidney Robbins Residence, Toledo, Ohio Learn More
Living Spaces Learn More
Cane Bench Learn More
X-Leg Extension Tables Learn More
Laminated Chair (Pretzel Chair) Learn More
Bubble Lamps Learn More
Kitchen for Tile Council of America Learn More
Toys Learn More
Rosewood Case Series (Thin Edge Group) Learn More
China Tableware Set Learn More
Prolon Tableware Learn More
Lastex Table and Wall Lamps Learn More
Aluminum Extrusions (Charlotte, Michigan) Learn More
Structural Products, Inc. (Charlotte, Michigan) Learn More
4774—4775 (Pretzel and Small Pretzel) Learn More
4775 (Small Pretzel) Learn More
2201 (Kite / Diamond) Learn More
2202 (Sunburst / Spoke / Spike) Learn More
2203 Learn More
2204 Learn More
2215—2216 (Basket and Basket oval) Learn More
2216 (Basket oval) Learn More
Miniature Chests Learn More
Open-Arm Lounge Chair Learn More
Dining Chair Learn More

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1953

Art-X Learn More
Factory Building for Herman Miller Learn More
Spencer House, Sea Cliff, Glen Cove, Long Island Learn More
Folding Chair Learn More
Experimental Upholstered Chair Learn More
Chairs Learn More
Display Learn More
Soft Edge Curved Dining Table Learn More
Steelframe Seating Learn More
Whitney Interiors Library (New York, New York) Learn More
2206—2212 (China clocks / Ceramic clocks) Learn More
2213 (Asterisk) Learn More
Chrome Base Chaise and High-Back Lounge Learn More

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1954

Freedom House, Prefabricated House for American Houses Learn More
Chrome Base Lounge Chair Learn More
Storage Learn More
Desk Learn More
Pedestal Extension Table Learn More
Round Dining Table Learn More
Extension Table Learn More
Leopold Kitchen, Larchmont, New York Learn More
5470 Series Sectional Seating Learn More
New York Times Information Center Learn More
Spotlight (prototype) Learn More
Style Shop, Lansing, Michigan Learn More
Pedestal Tables Learn More
Changing room for the film and Broadway actor David Wayne, New York Learn More
Weather Vanes Learn More
Birdhouses Learn More
Swaged Leg Chair Learn More
Thin Edge Bed Learn More
Lexol Learn More
Swaged Leg Home Desk Learn More
2214 (Spider / String / Cat's Cradle) Learn More
2217 (Kite / Diamond) Learn More
2218 (Cone) Learn More
2219 (Watermelon) Learn More
2220 (Pill) Learn More
2223 (Fan) Learn More
Conference Tables Learn More
Chrome Base Highback Lounge Chair Learn More

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1955

Tilt Swivel Chair / Flying Duck Chair Learn More
Kirkpatrick House, Kalamazoo, Michigan Learn More
Rosewood Writing Table and Roll-Top Desk Learn More
Coconut Chair with Ottoman Learn More
Carvel Hall stainless steel cutlery, Leisure Learn More
Modular Seating System Learn More
Flexible Radius Seating Learn More
Kellogg Center for Continuing Education, University of Georgia, Athens Learn More
Herman Miller Catalog Learn More
Calvert Distillers Learn More
2225 (Triangle) Learn More
2226 (Flock of Butterflies) Learn More
2227 (Spoke) Learn More
2230 (Large Sunburst) Learn More
Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Information Center, Virginia Learn More
Modern Management Group (MMG) Learn More
Easy Chair Learn More
Kangaroo Chair Learn More
Armchair or Side Chair Learn More
Wood Frame Lounge Chair Learn More

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1956

Otto Spaeth House, Southampton, New York Learn More
End Tables Learn More
Corner or Coffee Table Learn More
Chainlights Learn More
Coffee Table Learn More
Extension Table Learn More
Study designed for Frank Stanton Learn More
Loose Cushion Group Learn More
Modular Sofas and Armchairs Learn More
Cocktail glasses and various vases Learn More
CBS Office and Studio Learn More
Bolta Tempotrays Learn More
Marshmallow Sofa Learn More
Chas. Briddell (Grisfield, Maryland) Learn More
OMNI Space Storage System Learn More
Aluminum Extrusions Exhibition Booth Learn More
Executive Office Group 9000 Series Learn More

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1957

Wood Frame Armchair Learn More
Open-Arm Swivel Chair Learn More
Swivel Chair Learn More
Prefabricated House for Pease Woodwork Learn More
Problems of Design Learn More
Extension Dining Tables Learn More
Safety glass Learn More
Comprehensive Storage System (CSS) Learn More
U.S. Gypsum—Expanded Metals Learn More
Abbott (Chicago, Illinois) Learn More
Rek-O-Kut and Audax Learn More
2231 Learn More
2232 Learn More
7510 Learn More
7512 Learn More
7513 (Leaf / Paddle / Petal) Learn More
number unknown Learn More
7517 Learn More
2234 Learn More
2236 Learn More
2237 Learn More
2238 (Eye / Lyre) Learn More
2239 (Spindle / Spool) Learn More
2240 (Turbine) Learn More
2241 Learn More
2242 Learn More
2243 Learn More
Home Furnishings, Old and New, Brooklyn Museum Learn More
2251 Learn More
U.S. Education for Design in the Theater, Sao Paulo, Brazil Learn More
2252 Learn More
2253 Learn More
2254 Learn More
2255 Learn More
2256 (Grandfather Clock) Learn More
2257 (Popsicle) Learn More
2258 Learn More
2259 Learn More
2260 Learn More
IBM Computer Learn More
Metal-Frame Armchair Learn More

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1958

High-Back Executive Tilt-Swivel Chair Learn More
Low-Back Executive Tilt-Swivel Chair Learn More
Rek-O-Kut and Audax Learn More
2261 (Plywood / Sunflower Clock) Learn More
Model kitchen for Aluminum Extrusions Learn More
Apartment, New York, New York Learn More
Serving Table Learn More
General Electric House, St. Louis, Missouri Learn More
Interior design for Miller's Bootery, Tallahassee, Florida Learn More
Two Carpets Learn More
Toilet Bowl and Bath Tub Learn More
Walnut Planters Learn More
Planter Room Dividers Learn More
Pioneer Learn More
Atoms for Peace (Atoms at Work) Learn More
2262 (Leather) Learn More
2263 (Large Bubble) Learn More
2264 Learn More
2265 Learn More
2271 Learn More
McCann-Erickson Exhibition Booth Learn More

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1959

Black Frame Group Learn More
Executive Tilt-Swivel Chair Learn More
Dining Table, Extension Dining Table Learn More
Black Frame Home Desks Learn More
Model apartment, American National Exhibition, Moscow Learn More
Contract Bench System Learn More
Sculptured Tiles Learn More
Ribbon wall Learn More
New York University Loeb Student Center, New York Learn More
Model interior for Simpson Timber Learn More
American National Exhibition, Moscow Learn More
Net Lights Learn More
Japanese prints from the collection of George Nelson at the American Institute of Graphic Arts, New York Learn More
Design Today in America and Europe, Traveling exhibition in India Learn More
2266 (Hexagon) Learn More
2267 (Diamond Markers) Learn More
2268 (Glass Dome / Whirlygig) Learn More
2269 (Ophelia's Hair) Learn More
2270 (Clocknik) Learn More
2272 Learn More
2273 Learn More
2274 (Platter / Concave) Learn More
2276 (Floating Mine / Porcupine) Learn More
2275 (Floating Mine / Porcupine) Learn More
2277 (Kaleidoscope) Learn More
2278 (Compass) Learn More
2279 (Kit clock) Learn More
Family Warehouse Learn More
2281 (Numbers) Learn More
Boat-Shaped Conference Tables Learn More