1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Lounge Chair with Black Fabric _Exclude The chair is comprised of

The chair is comprised of an aluminum base with a seat upholstered in grey leather

As quoted from Peter Schultz "Prototype sheet metal dining chair designed by Richard Schultz for Steelcase circa 1985

produced by Walter Knoll in Germany (The company owned by Hans Knoll of Knoll International's family)

but remains in truly terrific condition

It will arrive with 13 feet of black field-cuttable plastic cable that will require hardwiring

1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Lounge Chair with Black Fabric _Exclude The chair is comprised ofThis 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