Early Metal Shell Coconut Chair in Brown Upholstery by George Nelson, 1955

About This Piece

Vintage Design

The Shell of 99% of the coconuts is Plastic, This early one has a metal back and is designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Fully restored and upholstered

The super rare, original Coconut Chair is an excellent example of 50's design. The chair stands out because of its iconic design and humorous undertone. The designer himself compared the chair to a coconut sliced in pieces. He reversed the colors: the outside is of a light colour, while the one piece cushion is in covered in brown (or another colour). The sculptural shape of the seat shell forms a triangular shell. The middle corner , which forms the backrest ia a little longer than the two corners that form the armrests. This sharp provides a comfortable seat.

This piece shows some tiny signs of use, like some stains on the fabric and the upholstery came bit loose from the seat. Also some spots and a scratch on the scale on the back and some spots on the base (picture 15 shows a spot of loss of chrome)

The dimensions are 80 cm H x 32 cm seats in the front and ca 28 cm in the back x 102 cm W x 80 cm D

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Creator	George Nelson
Design Period	1950 to 1959
Production Period	Unknown
Identifying Marks	This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources
Style	Midcentury
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Some tiny signs of use, Like some stains on the fabric and the upholstery came bit loose from the seat, Also some spots and a scratch on the scale on the back and some spots on the base (picture 15 shows a spot of loss of chrome)
SKU	BO-1925991
Materials	Fabric, Metal
Color	Brown
Width	102 cm 102 cm
Depth	80 cm 80 cm
Height	80 cm 80 cm
Seat Height	32 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Netherlands
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

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Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.