Herman Miller George Nelson Bench

Description this 1946 design part of george nelson s first collection for herman miller was a multitasker long before multitasking was common.

Herman miller george nelson bench.

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. It ably serves as a table a base for his basic cabinet series storage or a seat. 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. Made with polished chrome or ebonised wood legs and available in three lengths with a choice of finishes it serves as a bench low table or foundation for the basic cabinet series.

Iconic clean lined modern bench designed by george nelson for herman miller. Slender chrome legs complement the solid maple or walnut which showcase natural wood variations. 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. Available with finger jointed wood base or slender chromed metal legs for superior strength.

This is the authentic nelson bench produced by herman miller. This slat bench is constructed from natural solid maple and black lacquered wood base.