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.
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.
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.
This slat bench is constructed from natural solid maple and black lacquered wood base.
This is the authentic nelson bench produced by herman miller.
Available with finger jointed wood base or slender chromed metal legs for superior strength.
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.
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.
The platform bench was part of nelson s first collection for herman miller and was reintroduced in 1994.
It ably serves as a table a base for his basic cabinet series storage or a seat.