Herman Miller George Nelson Bench

Equal parts seat and surface the nelson platform bench emerged from george nelson s fortune magazine office to join his first herman miller collection in 1946.

Herman miller george nelson bench.

Slender chrome legs complement the solid maple or walnut which showcase natural wood variations. Description an icon of midcentury modernism the nelson platform bench was designed in 1946 with an eye for thoughtful details and a focus on utility as well as beauty. This slat bench is constructed from natural solid maple and black lacquered wood base. Available with finger jointed wood base or slender chromed metal legs for superior strength.

Description this 1946 design part of george nelson s first collection for herman miller was a multitasker long before multitasking was common. Originally designed for his own office where nelson hoped the slatted top would discourage visitors from sitting too long the platform bench 1946 is both timeless and functional. Iconic clean lined modern bench designed by george nelson for herman miller. Features ebonized finger jointed wood legs.

As presented in the 1948 herman miller furniture catalog the platform bench is primarily a high base for deep and shallow cases but it also serves as a low table for extra seating. The platform bench was part of nelson s first collection for herman miller and was reintroduced in 1994.