George Nelson Slat Bench
When my neighbor gina moved in next door a standalone porch swing appeared on our shared patio.
George nelson slat bench. Possessing one of the most inventive minds of the 20th century george nelson was one of those rare people who can envision what isn t there yet. This mid century slat bench in the style of george nelson features a solid walnut construction with removable tapered legs which offers a distinct modern flare to any home or office space. George nelson slat bench herman miller.
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. George nelson style small short slat 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.
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. The thing was at least thirty years old and had been outside for just as long and showed the wear of snowy winters blazing hot summers and all the rainy days in between. Make a diy george nelson inspired outdoor slat bench.
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. Please confirm item location ny or nj with dealer. 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.
George nelson style small short slat bench29 75 wide x 19 deep x 14 5 highrestored vintage condition. Piece is restored upon purchase so it s free of watermarks chips or deep scratches with color loss. But with 100 in lumber.
George nelson 1908 1986 was an american industrial designer. On a four foot bench the slightly smaller lumber doesn t alter stability. From patrick parrish gallery george nelson slat bench 1954 birch chrome plated steel 15 102 19 in.
George nelson associates for herman miller slat bench model 4492 birch and lacquered wood united states 1946. Note the slats in the original nelson bench are actually a non standard 5 8 x 1 3 4 we opted to use standard 1x2s which actually measure 3 4 x 1 1 2 to avoid having to rip down our own lumber saving time and money.