Our reproduction of the george nelson bench meets the architectural specifications of the original.
Nelson bench replica.
Equally functional as a bench or low table this piece can be used in numerous ways around the modern home.
Modernica is responsible for revitalizing the almost lost art of high pressure fiberglass molding.
For over 30 years modernica has proudly built each piece of furniture 1 by 1 at its 5 acre campus in los angeles.
The distinctive slats are intentionally spaced to allow light and air to flow through lightening the strong aesthetic of this otherwise sturdy industrial design.
It has been family owned and operated since it opened and is home to a world class upholstery and woodshop.
The nelson platform bench is an outstanding display of american architectural design particularly of the influence of building styles on mid century modern furniture.
The clean lines are a reflection of nelson s background in architecture and contribute to the overall sleek feel of this gorgeous piece.
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.
We love the midcentury modern aesthetic so we chose to recreate the infamous nelson platform bench by iconic furniture company herman miller.
This slat bench is constructed from natural solid maple and black lacquered wood base.
George nelson s platform bench served as the foundation of his first collection for herman miller underpinning the basic cabinet series.
This high quality replica of the nelson bench comes in three sizes 4 feet 48 5 feet 60 and 6 feet 72.
Iconic clean lined modern bench designed by george nelson for herman miller.
Natural this stylish bench is a replica of that designed by george nelson in 1946.
For a replica we are happy with it so far.
Our nelson bench replica features a rubberwood top known as much for its natural beauty as for its abiding quality finished with a light overcoat to preserve the nelson bench beautiful appearance.
Alone it functions as a bench or table its slatted top is perfect for easy cleanup and drainage outside but combined with other units in the basic cabinet series it becomes a chest or cabinet.
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.
We haven t actually seen the real george nelson bench so we can t compare it s definitely cheaper than the real thing and no other places that we ve found carry the 4ft long replica bench which is what we wanted to purchase.
The nelson bench as it is called today is an iconic piece with a modern style that makes it perfect for any room or occasion.
The black birch legs support a natural ash top ensuring this wooden bench is durable and sturdy.