George Nelson was fascinated with all things Japanese, and that influence is clear in his 1952 design of Nelson miniature chests. Reminiscent of tansu (traditional Japanese cabinetry), these striking, collectible chests made of teak store all kinds of things. Offered in a variety of sizes and drawer configurations, they add artistic interest and a touch of history--as well as practical function--to the home or office.
Good Wood
Teak construction. True to the original; environmentally friendly rosewood stain replaces the original rosewood drawer fronts.
Hand-fitted drawers. Ensures proper alignment so that wood-on-wood glides work smoothly.
Jewelry drawer. Each model has a drawer with dividers to organize and store small items.
Design Choices
Six drawers. Arranged vertically or in two rows of three; white laminate top.
Nine drawers. Arranged vertically.
With metal base. Four-star, painted white, and fitted with adjustable glides.
Without base. Rests on 3/8-inch brass glides.
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Nelson miniature chests bring warmth and grace to home and office settings.
Each drawer of the Nelson Miniature Chest is hand fit for proper alignment so that wood-on-wood slides work smoothly.
An Eames sofa compact combines with an Eames molded plywood coffee table, Nelson miniature chests, and other Herman Miller Classics in a comfortable and casual den.
In a slender space, a nine-drawer Nelson miniature chest provides beauty and function.
As the 1955 Herman Miller product catalog states, Nelson miniature chests "serve many purposes in the contemporary home."
Nelson miniature chests come with six or nine drawers, with or without a base.
A Nelson miniature chest with nine drawers takes advantage of vertical space.
The six-drawer Nelson miniature chest with glides can rest on top of a dresser or other furniture to add storage space and modern elegance.
Metal drawer pulls on Nelson miniature chests are painted white to match the base.
