Chest of drawers Nelson Miniature

Overview
The solid-wood Nelson Miniature Chest, designed by George Nelson and inspired by Japanese minimalism, offers compact, refined storage for small objects and collectibles. Available in horizontal and vertical configurations, the piece integrates with residential and contract interiors where proportion and simplicity are priorities.

Design and inspiration
Designed by George Nelson. The design emphasizes symmetry, balanced proportions and restrained detailing derived from Japanese design principles. The collection was conceived to provide small-scale storage that reads as both decorative and functional in living, bedroom and office settings.

Features

• Solid wood construction
• Multiple finishes: light, medium, dark
• Configuration options: horizontal six-drawer; vertical nine-drawer
• Base options: polished aluminum pedestal, white pedestal, black pedestal, or no base
• Top options: matching wood top or contrasting white/black top on selected models
• Clean lines with discreet drawer fronts and refined proportions
• Some vertical units include George Nelson's signature on the back panel

Available configurations / Typical uses

• Horizontal six-drawer miniature chest — suitable as a low console, bedside storage or media surface
• Vertical nine-drawer miniature chest — ideal for narrow spaces, integrated shelving solutions or display-storage accents

Finish & base options

• Finishes: light, medium, dark (availability varies by model and market)
• Bases: polished aluminum pedestal, white pedestal, black pedestal, or option without base
• Tops: matching wood top or contrasting white/black top on selected variants

Design notes
Symmetry, scale and visual calm are central to the collection. Each unit is intended to relate harmoniously with other George Nelson designs while serving as a usable, elegantly proportioned storage element.

Technical specifications

• Designer: George Nelson
• Manufacturer: Herman Miller
• Construction: solid wood
• Design inspiration: Japanese design, minimalism
• Configurations: horizontal six-drawer; vertical nine-drawer
• Finishes: light, medium, dark (model dependent)
• Bases: polished aluminum pedestal; white pedestal; black pedestal; option without base
• Top options: wood top; contrasting white or black top (selected variants)
• Detail: designer signature on back panel of some vertical units