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Nelson Platform Bench, Wood Base
Nelson Platform Bench, Wood Base
Nelson Platform Bench, Wood Base
Nelson Platform Bench, Wood Base
Nelson Platform Bench, Wood Base
Nelson Platform Bench, Wood Base
Nelson Platform Bench, Wood Base
Nelson Platform Bench, Wood Base
Nelson Platform Bench, Wood Base
Nelson Platform Bench, Wood Base
Nelson Platform Bench, Wood Base
Nelson Platform Bench, Wood Base
Nelson Platform Bench, Wood Base
Nelson Platform Bench, Wood Base

Nelson Platform Bench, Wood Base

MERCHANT: Design Within Reach BRAND: Herman Miller
5 Reviews
$1695.00
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Description
A true one-of-a-kind designFor Herman Miller's influential design director George Nelson, utility was as important as beauty. Originally designed for his own office, where Nelson hoped the...
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Brand
Herman Miller
Collection
Nelson Bench Collection
General Dimensions
13.78" H 71.65" W 18.11" D
Product Weight
48.5 lbs
Box Dimensions
5.9" H 21.65" W 74.8" D
Assembly
Requires Assembly
Warranty
5-year warranty (terms and conditions may vary)
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Robert
2021-01-06
Another George Nelson classic design; simple, clean and strong. Elegant construction techniques visually reinforce the evident highest quality furniture construction. Mine is currently in a window niche of the master bedroom where it serves as table, bench and occasional display surface. It has the continuing potential to be functional in numerous...Read MoreRead more about Another George Nelson classic design; other spaces. Read LessRead less about Another George Nelson classic design;
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Hayden
2021-06-04
I have the natural maple 60" bench with the metal base, and use it as a coffee table in my small living room. I find myself just staring at this piece, it's incredible.
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Anonymous
2014-11-21
I replaced a big and heavy Noguchi Coffee Table with a Nelson bench and could not be happier. While it's meant to be a bench that you sit on, It looks great as a coffee or accent table, and is much easier to move should I want to temporarily pull out the sofabed or just reconfigure my living room for entertaining.This is an elegant, classic and ti...Read MoreRead more about I replaced a big and heavy Noguchimeless piece that has never and will not likely ever go out of style. I will always have at least one of these originals in an appropriate length (not the more recent updated design) in any future homes. Read LessRead less about I replaced a big and heavy Noguchi
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Anonymous
2014-06-03
The bench arrived as described. I sat in it before at a HM dealer and found it to be a great addition to the home. What I love about this bench is the height of the seat is about as perfect. But when looks closely, the wood is joined together with such detail and the wood slates are beyond smooth, so the design also makes a great coffee table beca...Read MoreRead more about The bench arrived as described. I satuse the lines are flawless. It is very stable and strong so there is nothing flimsy about it. We are using it as a bench once you enter our studio loft. The bench isn't super comfortable without the bench cushion, but then again, we use it as a seat when we put on our shoes and articles of clothing once we enter or leave our house from the stairway. Read LessRead less about The bench arrived as described. I sat
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Anonymous
2014-04-06
The greatest design of the 20th Century.I own three originals (two 72" and one 48") from Zeeland, Michigan. Handed down from my parents."Great design doesn't go out of fashion." (tm)
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Questions & Answers

Q: What is the weight limit for the bench?
Q: What is the weight limit for the bench?
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Q: I need two (2) screws for my 72” Nelson Platform Bench, purchased in Soho 2008. I now live (and so does the bench) in Pittsburgh, PA. How can I get these replacement screws? There is a Herman Miller/Knoll distributor near me but they would “have to ask their warehouse”. Thank you!
Q: I need two (2) screws for my 72” Nelson Platform Bench, purchased in Soho 2008. I now live (and so does the bench) in Pittsburgh, PA. How can I get these replacement screws? There is a Herman Miller/Knoll distributor near me but they would “have to ask their warehouse”. Thank you!
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Q: Can you share where (country) this is made?
Q: Can you share where (country) this is made?
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Q: Does metal the base needs assembly?
Q: Does metal the base needs assembly?
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Product Tag

Clear

Clear furnish is one of the most used finish in most of wood products. This finish is not only modern but also eye-catching. A clear finish offers you the luxury of a medium that's easy to clean. They are attractive and fit well into any modern home. And if you have a decorative base or something artistic that supports the glass, being able to see it as half the fun. However, the coffee table is expensive to maintain and clean. Clear coffee table finish reflects, making it look attractive to your guest. It blends easily with the rest of your kitchen décor. Clear coffee table is a perfect match for any wall colors used in your kitchen. A clear glass coffee table is a decorating asset because it: Makes a room seem larger, goes well with many decors, including vintage, traditional, modern and contemporary, gives the base of the table and the rug underneath it a chance to shine and leans easily and is not stained by food or wine.

Natural

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Metal

If you are in the market for a coffee table, there are so many choices that you can choose from ranging from glass, wooden, to metallic coffee table. However one of the most durable type if coffee table in the market is the metallic coffee table reason being, metallic coffee table are very versatile and as a result you are likely to easily find one that blends seamlessly with the type of décor that you are using. Plus metallic coffee table are always very durable and long-lasting since metal is a very strong element. Metallic coffee table are also very affordable as compared to other types of coffee table, this is because metal is a readily available product. One disadvantage of owning a metallic coffee table is the fact that it’s high likely to rust if it’s not well coated with a weather resistant plant.

Wood

Wood coffee tables are a beautiful way to enhance the beauty and comfort of your home living space. Wood is a traditionally used material to craft coffee tables, as it is known for its incredible strength and durability. Wood coffee tables enhance a warm and inviting atmosphere in your home and provide you with ample space and storage. Oftentimes, wood coffee tables are built to include a shelf underneath the table top (either an open shelf or storage hidden behind cupboards), allowing you to display décor items or use it for extra storage. You can enhance a wood coffee table by pairing it with beautiful décor elements, such as candles, decorative accents, unique textiles (such as a table runner) or floral arrangements. Wood coffee tables complement a range of home décor styles, including coastal, farmhouse, traditional and modern; each of these home décor styles can be further enhanced by styling your wood coffee table to suit your design preferences. A wood coffee table makes a great addition to any home.

Hardwoods

Hardwood coffee tables are made from wood sourced from leaf bearing trees, such as balsa, oak, maple, and cherry. Some of the most popular and widely used wood varieties for furniture making are classified as a hardwood. Hardwoods are known for their incredible strength, as they have a higher density than softwood varieties. Hardwoods are also extremely stable and durable, making any hardwood variety an ideal choice for high-use furniture pieces. Given the wide range of available hardwood types, there are plenty of options in terms of physical features (for example, lighter tones or rich hues, even versus uneven grain pattern, etc.). A hardwood coffee table would make an ideal addition to any home living space; with the wide range of options to select from (hardwood wood varieties), you are sure to find a hardwood coffee table that suits your needs, style, and budget.

Maple

Maple wood offers unique features such as unmatched beauty, durability, and stain resistant capability, making it a preferred wood species within the furniture industry. Maple wood is both a soft and hardwood wood species which makes it one of the best wood to work with as it is also compatible with different types of finishes. Reasons why you should get yourself a maple wood coffee table is that fact that it is very affordable as compared to other hardwood wood species. It’s also very durable as the maple wood has unrivaled strength and endurance over harsh conditions and stress. Another reason is because maple wood coffee table is highly resistant to scratches, which is one of the most important quality that you should look for in a coffee table before buying one, especially if you have small kids who are always playing around within your living room messing up everything.

Walnut

Walnut is a hardwood wood-species that is dark colored with very attractive grain patterns. Walnut furniture products such as the walnut coffee table are famous for their good looks and texture. Some of the advantages of choosing a walnut coffee table is that you will be preserving the environment since walnut wood is environmentally friendly and eco-friendly. The walnut coffee table is also a very durable piece of furniture with a life spun of up to a 100 years, plus it’s mold and water resistance. On the other side there is one huge con of why you might not want to get the walnut coffee table, which is that it’s extremely expensive as compared to other hardwood coffee table such as the oak coffee table, plus it easily get damaged when it’s scratched with sharp objects.

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