The coconut chair in green vinyl, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1955. Nelson, who would design his famous Marshmallow sofa the following year, once remarked of Miller: “He is not playing follow-the leader.” Estimate: $3,000–$4,000. Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Modern Auctions. Photo 3 of 10 in LAMA’s 50th by Erika Heet

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The coconut chair in green vinyl, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1955. Nelson, who would design his famous Marshmallow sofa the following year, once remarked of Miller: “He is not playing follow-the leader.” Estimate: $3,000–$4,000. Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Modern Auctions.