Pretzel Chair, George Nelson, 1952 – strictly limited reedition on stock
In the 1950s, George Nelson and his New York office developed a series of individually expressive seating furniture, a number of which have long established themselves as classics. In 1952, predating the famous Coconut Chair or the Marshmallow Sofa, he designed a chair made of moulded plywood originally referred to simply as the “Laminated Chair”. The bold and elegant curve of the seat back and armrest soon earned it the nickname Pretzel Chair. Plywood is used for the back and its supports as well as the four legs of the chair that cross under the seat. The downward taper of the legs adds to the delicate and slender appearance of the chair. On the occasion of Nelson's 100th birthday, Vitra is introducing a re-edition of the Pretzel Chair — which numbers among his most famous designs — in a limited Anniversary Edition of 1000 pieces. The numbered special edition Pretzel Chair is accompanied by a comprehensive Edition Portfolio.
© Vitra is the only authorised manufacturer of all George Nelson furniture designs for Europe and the Middle East.
© Vitra is the only authorised manufacturer of all George Nelson furniture designs for Europe and the Middle East.
Number of items strictly limited of 1.000 worldwide. Including aluminium sign with serial number, individual certification of authenticity for each owner, registration of the collectible at Vitra and premium document of the Pretzel Chairs history.
Material: Bent laminated wood with Santos Palisander veneer (FSC certified).
734 x 675 x 479 mm.
Material: Bent laminated wood with Santos Palisander veneer (FSC certified).
734 x 675 x 479 mm.
Product.Nr.: 212 017 01
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George Nelson, born 1908 in Hartford, Connecticut, studied architecture at Yale University. A fellowship enabled him to study at the American Academy in Rome from 1932-34. In Europe he became acquainted with the protagonists and major architectural works of modernism. He joined the editorial staff of Architectural Forum in 1935, where he was employed until 1944. A programmatic article on residential building and furniture design, published in Architectural Forum by Nelson in 1944, attracted the attention of D.J. DePree, head of the furniture company Herman Miller. Shortly after this, George Nelson assumed the position of design director at Herman Miller. Remaining there until 1972, he became a key figure of American design, also convincing the likes of Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and Alexander Girard to work for Herman Miller. His collaboration with Vitra began in 1957. From 1946 onwards Nelson also ran his own design office, creating numerous products that are now regarded as icons of mid-century modernism. Nelson's office also produced important architectural works and exhibition designs. George Nelson died in New York in 1986. His archive belongs to the holdings of the Vitra Design Museum.
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