The platform bench was part of nelson s first collection for herman miller and was reintroduced in 1994.
Herman miller nelson bench.
In 1956 vitra became herman miller s licensee for continental europe.
They liked sitting on the slatted surface.
Features ebonized finger jointed wood legs.
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It ably serves as a table a base for his basic cabinet series storage or a seat.
Including the wooden nelson bench and other contemporary benches perfect for homes offices waiting rooms and lobbies.
Today you ll like it even more when you add this perfectly sized foam cushion.
Herman miller veneers meet strict testing standards for resistance to wear light stains water and pressure.
Use coasters for glasses and mugs.
As presented in the 1948 herman miller furniture catalogue the platform bench is primarily a high base for deep and shallow cases but it also serves as a low table for extra seating.
This 1946 design part of george nelson s first collection for herman miller was a multitasker long before multitasking was common.
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.
Nelson designed his platform bench to be just uncomfortable enough to keep office visitors from lingering too long.
To reduce the risk of damage take some precautions.