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Herman Miller Nelson 60" Wide Platform Bench
designed by George NelsonMultipurpose bench with simple, spare lines has become a collector's item for use in a living room, library, bedroom, or home office. Also available in 48" and 72" versions to better fit your space. This solid maple bench has a slatted, clear coat maple top and an ebonized base with metal leveling glides. 14" h x 60" w x 18.5" d Supports up to 300 pounds evenly distributed. Also available: Platform Bench 24" Cushion and Platform Bench 36" Cushion to enhance your seated experience. Solid maple. Slats are spaced to let air and light through. Fine finish. A clear-coat seat two ebonized legs. Finger-jointed legs. For superior strength. Multiple Uses
A bench for seating. A platform for display of artwork, plants, and knick-knacks. A low table. For magazines, candy, a stereo, TV, or other items. Design Story
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. Like much of Nelson's work, the platform bench has clean, rectilinear lines, reflecting his architectural background and his insistence on what he calls "honest" design--that is, making an honest visual statement about an object's purpose. As presented in the 1948 Herman Miller furniture catalog, the platform bench "is primarily a high base for deep and shallow cases, but it also serves as a low table for extra seating." The 1955 catalog states that the bench "has proved to be one of the most flexible and useful units in the collection." The bench was reintroduced in 1994. The Herman Miller Nelson Platform Bench is also known by the following manufacturer Item Numbers: PB, PB.48W, PB.60W, PB.72W, PB.48M, PB.60M, PB.72M.
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| Designer | back to top |
 When writing about the course of his remarkable 50-year career, George Nelson described a series of creative "zaps"--moments of out-of-the-blue inspiration "when the solitary individual finds he is connected with a reality he never dreamed of." It was these zaps that would lead to the creation of some of the most original furniture designs of the 20th century- including the Coconut Chair, the Marshmallow Sofa, and the Platform Bench. An early zap came in the 1930s, when he was an architectural student in Rome. Before returning home, an idea struck him: He would travel Europe and interview leading modern architects, hoping to get the articles published in the U.S. He succeeded, and in the process introduced the U.S. design community to the European avant-garde. This set in motion a sequence of what he called "lucky" career breaks that were really the inevitable outcomes of his brilliance as a designer, teacher, and author.
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By BillieBob from WA About Me Midrange Shopper - Attractive Design
- Easy To Assemble
- Lightweight
- Sturdy
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| Materials and Measurements | back to top |
 Materials:
Slatted, clear-coat maple top and an ebonized base with metal leveling glides.
Dimensions:
Overall: 14" h x 60" w x 18.5" d
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| About the Manufacturer | back to top |
 Herman Miller is an industry leader in the integration of cutting edge technology to furniture and other household items to make everyday life more comfortable, convenient, and stylish. Herman Miller stands out at the forefront of such fields as ergonomic technologies, environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, and customizable furniture items. In addition to producing some of the most outstanding office furniture in the world, Herman Miller has also taken on the responsibility of manufacturing some of the most celebrated furniture designs by some of the world's most famous designs. These "modern classics" include works by Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, and Isamu Noguchi. Herman Miller celebrates these famous mid-century designers' works through its extraordinarily precise manufacturing techniques and industry-leading green production processes. Herman Miller is a global company with operations, sales offices, dealers, and licensees in more than 40 countries in North America, Asia/Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, serving customers virtually anywhere in the world. Herman Miller is headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, while manufacturing facilities are located in the U.S., China, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
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The Nelson 60" Platform Bench comes with free standard shipping for destinations within the contiguous United States. Shipping options: - Standard Freight (large truck): Free (recommended); includes curbside delivery
- White Glove Delivery: Please call us at 888-762-7841 for a quote; includes delivery into your home, unpacking, 15 min. of assembly (if needed), and debris removal
Packaging: - Type: 1 box
- Box dimensions: 65" x 22" x 6"
- Packaged weight: 41.5 lbs.
- Assembly required: Some assembly required
For additional information, please see our shipping and delivery policies page.
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| Warranty | back to top |
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The Nelson Platform Bench comes with a 1-year manufacturer's warranty.
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