1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Lounge Chair with Black Fabric Design Objects and Merrill (SOM Design)

and Merrill (SOM Design)

and stands 29

Each lamp's diffuser measures 4

and it retains its original light yellow porcelain-enameled steel inset top

It is the perfect size to function as a side or end table

1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Lounge Chair with Black Fabric Design Objects and Merrill (SOM Design)This is a Coconut Lounge Chair, initially designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1955. This is an early example, dating to the 1950s. The design features a molded, reinforced plastic shell, and this particular chair has an upholstered black fabric seat. The shell sits atop a triangular chromed steel frame. Nelson's decision to name this model the Coconut Chair stemmed from his feeling that the shape resembled a slice of coconut. The chair