George Nelson Slat Bench
George nelson 1908 1986 was an american industrial designer.
George nelson slat bench. George nelson designed this platform bench in 1946 and since then it has become a mid century modern icon featured in museums across the world. The black birch legs support a natural ash top ensuring this wooden bench is durable and sturdy. Mid century wood slat bench in the style of george nelson 1960s mid century modern slat bench with tapered legs 1960 s mid century modern borge mogensen two seat sofa bench denmark 1960s mid century modern long john bench by edward wormley for dunbar. This stylish bench is a replica of that designed by george nelson in 1946.
Introduced in 1946 the nelson platform bench was part of george nelson s first collection for herman miller and still stands as a benchmark of modern design. Mid century slat bench george nelson platform bench mid century modern coffee table vintadelphia. Iconic clean lined modern bench designed by george nelson for herman miller. Ebonized finger jointed black painted legs for durable finished simple assembly dark walnut 4 feet 3 9 out of 5 stars 4 modway medium gridiron stainless steel bench.
Wanna make one too. Emorden furniture george nelson platform bench 3 sizes ash wood top for superior strength. For inspiration i turned to the most iconic of mid century bench designs the platform bench by george nelson 1946. Because of its prestige you ll have to spend 1 200 to 2 000 to get the real deal depending on the size and the wood species.
It was created from easy to find 1x6 cedar decking making it quite inexpensive to build and safe for outdoor use. 1946 slat bench a k a platform bench 1946 basic cabinet series a number of these cabinets were reintroduced by herman miller in 2011 1946 sofas chairs settees and bedroom pieces all included in the first herman miller catalog. Favorite add to more colors long slatted wood 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.
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. This slat bench is constructed from natural solid maple and black lacquered wood base.