The Classic Nelson Platform Bench Gets A Modern Makeover

<script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=0d650ffe-1ec7-4395-883b-24e806d21a65&type=website"></script><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoE6n8wTHLaxSHw9zDKKl6BXFVyNrlNAaCK6B3dwzTDXhu6-LtOSQCGOemvgTst_gXv-pHmN7W3z7jAwCxT3KxJM_9Ru1ICCzawZvkZTNx55cSUtcNB2hT5NJNd1JoY4FhTxKKKNCHLMBV/s1600-h/nelson-bench.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5112849811031192738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoE6n8wTHLaxSHw9zDKKl6BXFVyNrlNAaCK6B3dwzTDXhu6-LtOSQCGOemvgTst_gXv-pHmN7W3z7jAwCxT3KxJM_9Ru1ICCzawZvkZTNx55cSUtcNB2hT5NJNd1JoY4FhTxKKKNCHLMBV/s320/nelson-bench.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 533px; height: 293px;" /></a><br /><i>above: The Classic George Nelson Platform Bench manufactured by Herman Miller and originally designed in 1946</i><br /><br /><p>Forgive me George, because I will forever be a fan of your slat bench, the Nelson Platform Bench, as it's formally known.<br /><br />However, Simply Italian's maple and stainless steel legged slat bench is clearly an hommage to yours with a few proportion and material differences. (manufactured by Cumin).<br /><br />And they did a pretty darn nice job. </p><br /><i>Below: Simply Italian's Modern Bench</i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvAGhTZGUS2IdAKXktkpWytCdqoDAHQYCvgMYrV6lEQ5mEtzxZoSkQo-gRNf3BvdtZRbdFNN-BJXw_qotbi6nRMTHNS_NfO1yNkgiOd46sFsaMqLvZU1PTiiUQpxre97W3gTQDsYxlAqCr/s1600-h/Picture+44.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5112848857548453010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvAGhTZGUS2IdAKXktkpWytCdqoDAHQYCvgMYrV6lEQ5mEtzxZoSkQo-gRNf3BvdtZRbdFNN-BJXw_qotbi6nRMTHNS_NfO1yNkgiOd46sFsaMqLvZU1PTiiUQpxre97W3gTQDsYxlAqCr/s320/Picture+44.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 531px; height: 355px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.simply-italian.co.uk/"><br />Buy Simply Italian's bench here.</a><br /><a href="http://www.dwr.com/search.cfm?Ntx=mode+matchpartialmax&N=0&Ntt=platform+bench"><br />Buy the classic Nelson Platform Bench Here.</a><br><br>

The Classic Nelson Platform Bench Gets A Modern Makeover

above: The Classic George Nelson Platform Bench manufactured by Herman Miller and originally designed in 1946 Forgive me George, because I w...

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New Re-issue for Herman Miller

</BlogItemTitle><h2> Mid-Century Modern Furniture is Still Going Strong.</h2><br />Herman Miller has just announced the re-issue of the classic George Nelson Swag Leg Chair.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDMaiAaeFK3DY0hXJp8aPEZJOeSfPwI7Iw2bZib6TCe9XIOfM_B-rl5aUYoafTUCiaVfyaDW6ffvrAOLd_VQKijT64jFYelTFl0pkx6XXGel1Yn0vwNxpGhbTeH22CTiIgq3WWMANpa3OC/s1600-h/Picture+2.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5025168449376767170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDMaiAaeFK3DY0hXJp8aPEZJOeSfPwI7Iw2bZib6TCe9XIOfM_B-rl5aUYoafTUCiaVfyaDW6ffvrAOLd_VQKijT64jFYelTFl0pkx6XXGel1Yn0vwNxpGhbTeH22CTiIgq3WWMANpa3OC/s400/Picture+2.png" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHiFFZD9kwOdT4HsrVN3oFWM0MRTxdUNCa8frflYFiEdBiC3qoCmrPNEw-JQzBQoxzf-lBWzH12fTeIyn6E70dhbcemvQnmeOm3gYBa2ZS4kLaZdE8BA-sVF6bBjWh8d1u5rOGzJ3svtKb/s1600-h/324_sq_180.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5025169110801730770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHiFFZD9kwOdT4HsrVN3oFWM0MRTxdUNCa8frflYFiEdBiC3qoCmrPNEw-JQzBQoxzf-lBWzH12fTeIyn6E70dhbcemvQnmeOm3gYBa2ZS4kLaZdE8BA-sVF6bBjWh8d1u5rOGzJ3svtKb/s400/324_sq_180.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl0HuBNq-Z-HKLItEna4X_dObxSQlnj4AERBCb_ElbCfSrZ9vv_sB3t0-yAQ_Mm4dTqACQsKsvcfCLUw7gPWS5JckM_nFwrKe4hR6aOgwg6w8F9kq57TM-ZNuye-uojg3cAc7kryQmSccF/s1600-h/890-01_sq_180.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5025169235355782370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl0HuBNq-Z-HKLItEna4X_dObxSQlnj4AERBCb_ElbCfSrZ9vv_sB3t0-yAQ_Mm4dTqACQsKsvcfCLUw7gPWS5JckM_nFwrKe4hR6aOgwg6w8F9kq57TM-ZNuye-uojg3cAc7kryQmSccF/s400/890-01_sq_180.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a><br /><br />Hot off the presses from Herman Miller!<br /><br />Herman Miller, Inc., Brings Back a Nelson Classic <br />January 26, 2007 <br /> <br />Nelson Swag Leg Collection reflects growing appeal of mid-century modern design<br /><br />First launched in 1958, the swag leg group by George Nelson is an expression of his philosophy that design is a response to social change. Now, almost 50 years later, Herman Miller is honoring Nelson's straightforward genius with the reintroduction of select swag leg products.<br /><br />The timeless appeal of the collection has led to the revival of chairs, tables and an elegant desk that can be used separately or together in either a residential or office setting. <br /><br />The collection is known for the distinctive design of its legs. Nelson insisted that they be metal, machine formed and pre-finished. Swaging--using pressure to taper and curve a metal tube--proved the best way to produce the legs, which are 16-gauge steel and have adjustable glides.<br /><br />"The decision to bring the swag leg group back has been warmly received by the A&D community," said Gregg VanderKooi, Herman Miller product manager, Classics. "We think each piece in the group is exceptional, but the chair is the focal point and is getting an incredible response." <br /><br />The chair's most notable feature is the separate molded seat and back. "Nelson wanted the chair to flex and move with the user," adds VanderKooi. "He also realized that the slit between the seat and back prevented heat build-up, even before this issue was on the radar."<br /><br />The chair has received the most significant makeover, moving from molded fiberglass to an environmentally sustainable polypropylene to conform to Herman Miller's strict guidelines for sustainable design. The chair currently is available in white, but additional colors, including black and gray, or a combination of any two colors for the seat and back, will be available this spring. The legs are available in chrome, white, or a black finish.<br /><br />The group also offers a choice of white laminate or walnut veneer for either the round or square table. The Nelson desk has been fitted with a cable access hole for wires, two pencil drawers, and cubby holes decorated with brightly painted hardwood dividers. Chrome legs are standard on the desk and tables.

New Re-issue for Herman Miller

Mid-Century Modern Furniture is Still Going Strong. Herman Miller has just announced the re-issue of the classic George Nelson Swag Leg Cha...

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