Designed by George Nelson

Nelson Basic Cabinet Series

Nelson Basic Cabinet Series Credenza storage unit in oak and Console storage in walnut on white background.
  • The Nelson Basic Cabinet Series products
  • Nelson Basic Credenza in walnut with taper legs, cupcake pulls, two doors and four drawers.
  • Nelson Basic Cabinet in walnut with three drawers, wavy pulls and standard square legs.
  • Nelson Basic Cabinet Series standard square leg, profile view.
  • Nelson Basic Cabinet Series inside drawer George Nelson signature emblem.
  • Nelson Basic Cabinet Series taper leg.

A minimalist system that maximises your space

A mid-century modern mainstay, the Nelson Basic Cabinet Series is modular, intuitive storage that evolves with you. First introduced in 1946 to meet "the requirements of modern living," as George Nelson said, it still adapts to your changing needs – just as he envisioned.

Private office featuring Eames Soft Pad, Executive Height in tan leather and Nelson Basic Credenza in walnut.

Beautifully understated

With clean lines, a minimalist form and perfectly balanced proportions, the Nelson Basic Cabinet Series celebrates the beauty of simplicity. Designed for maximum usefulness and versatility, the pieces make the most of your space in any room, from the office to the dining room.

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Tailored to your taste

Create your own customised storage with two options of veneers and legs and three options for handles. Available in a variety of sizes, the components can be used individually or in pairs.

Nelson Basic Cabinet Series in walnut or oak finishes featuring Bedside Table with one drawer and shelf, Cabinet with three drawers, Cabinet with five drawers and one door, Console with two doors and three drawers, Credenza with two doors and four drawers and Media Unit with sliding doors.

Adaptable for life

Since its debut, the Nelson Basic Cabinet Series has offered a winning, dependable approach to storage. The complementary components are made with a minimum number of standard dimensions – a hallmark of modernism – so the pieces you need in the future will fit with the ones you have now.

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A speaker cabinet from the Nelson Basic Cabinet Series sits in a living room featuring a Nelson Cane Bench being utilised as a coffee table in the centre, positioned in front of a partially visible sofa.

The visionary

"A keen student of living and home life in all of its phases," George Nelson saw the proliferation of belongings after World War II – all of which would need to be stored. His Nelson Basic Cabinet Series was one solution to the problem.

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