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.
George nelson bench. The clean lines are a reflection of nelson s background in architecture and contribute to the overall sleek feel of this gorgeous piece. George nelson s platform bench 1946 is one of the greatest icons of midcentury modernism. Our reproduction of the george nelson bench meets the architectural specifications of the original. The nelson platform bench is a statement piece in my entry.
The nelson bench as it is called today is an iconic piece with a modern style that makes it perfect for any room or occasion. George nelson 1908 1986 was an american industrial designer while lead designer for the herman miller furniture company nelson and his design studio george nelson associates designed 20th century modernist furniture he is considered a founder of american modernist design. With its clean linear aesthetic the design not only reflects george nelson s background as an architect it also perfectly complements stylish entrance areas lounges and lobbies where it can be used as a bench or low table. The black birch legs support a natural ash top ensuring this wooden bench is durable and sturdy.
The nelson platform bench is a multi functional rectangular midcentury bench that can be used as seating as a table or a platform base as necessary designed by george nelson in 1946 the nelson platform bench is constructed using finger jointed solid maple or walnut connections for additional strength. Bench table or both. For herman miller s influential design director utility was as important as beauty and his spare rectangular bench is a result of this belief. It is also very comfortable to sit on and can be used as a table as well but i don t use it for either because it is much too beautiful and i don t want to damage it.
George nelson associates for herman miller slat bench model 4492 birch and lacquered wood united states 1946. This stylish bench is a replica of that designed by george nelson in 1946. Made with polished chrome or ebonized 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. The nelson bench by george nelson attractively combines a natural ash seat with a black lacquered base and comes in two different lengths.
The slat bench was part of the first collection that george nel.