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Rare George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge headboard for Herman Miller, designed in 1956. This beautifully crafted piece is made of walnut, aluminum, and upholstery, and remains in excellent vintage condition with some signs of age.
Dimensions: 40¾" H × 92" W × 13" D — suitable for a queen-size bed (under 23" base + mattress height) or a full/double.
Features: Adjustable shelves, upholstered backrest panels, concealed storage compartments, integrated lighting, and drawers.
All showcasing exceptional functionality and iconic mid-century design.
An extraordinary and hard-to-find piece.
George Nelson & Associates
Thin Edge headboard
Herman Miller
USA, 1956
walnut, upholstery, aluminum
40¾ h × 92 w × 13 d in (104 × 234 × 33 cm)
Signs of age, surface marks, chips, scratches, overall in excellent vintage condition.
Given the age of the piece, the wiring is original and would likely benefit from being updated as a precaution. I test the lights: one is working perfectly, while the other isn’t turning on. This appears to be a simple issue ; most likely just a worn or faulty switch rather than anything more significant.
If you’d like, I can have the switch updated before shipping (DIY). Otherwise, you could also have it professionally refreshed on your end to ensure everything is up to modern standards.
Overall, the piece remains in beautiful vintage condition and is truly a standout. For installation, you’ll just need brackets to secure it to your base, which are easy to source at any hardware store, and assembly should be straightforward.
Gorgeous design, amazingly functional, incredible craftsmanship.
Feel free to reach out with any questions.
I’m happy to help!
