Product Story - Introduced in 1946, the Nelson platform
bench remains a landmark of modern design. The clean, rectilinear
lines reflect designer George Nelson's architectural background
and his insistence on what he called "honest" design - making
an honest visual statement about an object's purpose. The
bench serves as a multipurpose display and resting place
in offices, public areas, and homes.
Design Story - George Nelson was a noted teacher
and writer, as well as a designer. He studied architecture
in Rome and became an editor of Architectural Forum while
continuing to design furniture, based on the modern European
designs with which he had become familiar. His association
with Herman Miller began when our founder, D.J. De Pree,
saw an article in Life magazine about Nelson's Storagewall,
the first modular storage system and a forerunner of systems
furniture. De Pree was so impressed that he went to New
York to meet with Nelson and convinced him to be his director
of design.
More than a Bench - The platform bench is whatever
you need it to be. A bench, for seating. A platform, for
displaying objects, plants, your MP3 dock. A low table,
for magazines, books, a bowl of fruit. Place two together
to make a coffee table.
Strong enough to hold you - Or whatever you want
it to hold. The bench is made of solid maple slats, which
are spaced to let air and light through, and sealed with
a clear-coat finish. The legs are ebonized and finger-jointed
for superior strength.
Three Sizes - The bench is 14 inches tall and 18-1/2
inches deep and available in three widths - 48, 60, and
72 inches.
