Lot 135
George Nelson
American (1908-1986)

Pedestal End Tables, Pair (c. 1956)

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

Price Realized: $1,280 Includes buyer's premium

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Lot 135
George Nelson
American (1908-1986)
Pedestal End Tables, Pair (c. 1956)
Description

Model #5655

Details

ash, enameled steel

20 x 17 x 24 inches

one drawer with label

Provenance

From the Estate of Joyce Kootz

Condition

each in overall good condition, with scattered scuffs and abrasions, some areas of discoloration and residue from latex paint, some minor chip losses to wood, and minor losses to paint on base


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George Nelson

American 1908-1986
George Nelson was an influential American designer and architect whose work had a significant impact on the fields of industrial design and interior design during the mid-20th century. George Nelson is perhaps best known for his iconic furniture designs. He created a range of timeless pieces, including the Coconut Chair, Marshmallow Sofa, and the Ball Clock, which have become classic examples of mid-century modern design. These designs are celebrated for their clean lines, innovative use of materials, and functional simplicity. Nelson played a vital role in introducing and popularizing the modernist design movement in the United States. His designs often reflected the principles of modernism, emphasizing functionality, minimalism, and the use of novel materials, such as fiberglass and steel. As the design director of Herman Miller, George Nelson played a pivotal role in nurturing and collaborating with other notable designers and architects, such as Charles and Ray Eames and Isamu Noguchi. He designed several notable buildings and interiors, including the renowned IBM Pavilion for the 1964 New York World's Fair.
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The Estate of Dr. Joyce Lowinson

Dr. Joyce Lowinson M.D. was a pioneer in the treatment of opioid addiction and the founding director of Albert Einstein College of Medicine's Division of Substance Abuse. Also known as Joyce Kootz, her husband, the late Samuel M. Kootz, was a New York City art dealer and author whose gallery was one of the first to champion Abstract Expressionist Art. During Samuel M. Kootz's career, he bought paintings directly from Picasso and exhibited work by Georges Braque, Fernand Léger, James Brooks, Giorgio Cavallon, Arshile Gorky, David Hare, Hans Hofmann, Ibram Lassaw, Herbert Ferber, Raymond Parker, William Ronald, Tony Rosenthal, Conrad Marca-Relli, Georges Mathieu, Emil Schumacher, Pierre Soulages, Kumi Sugaï, Zao Wou Ki, and others.

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