"Coconut" Ottoman
Caption
George Nelson American, 1908–1986. "Coconut" Ottoman, 1958. Plywood, leather, aluminum, Other: 16 1/4 x 23 x 18 7/8 in. (41.3 x 58.4 x 47.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Mrs. Carl L. Selden, 1996.142.43. Creative Commons-BY
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Designer
Manufacturer
Title
"Coconut" Ottoman
Date
1958
Medium
Plywood, leather, aluminum
Classification
Dimensions
Other: 16 1/4 x 23 x 18 7/8 in. (41.3 x 58.4 x 47.9 cm)
Markings
Fabric label (now yellowed, probably originally white) printed in black, stapled to underside of cushion under crossing of legs (legs block parts of label): top of label, "DO NOT REMOVE THIS TAG / UNDER PENALTY OF LAW" [many lines about various statutes and materials -- obscured by legs]; bottom of label, "MADE BY / HERMAN MILLER INC. / 4131 Redwood Ave. Los Angeles 66, Calif. / Date of Delivery ________________"
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. Carl L. Selden
Accession Number
1996.142.43
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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