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Nelson Cane Bench
George Nelson's 1952 bench with a natural cane top and solid wood frame
1829 × 356 × 457 mm
1952
Official product information
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Overview
First released in 1952, Nelson Cane Bench is George Nelson's cane variation of the Nelson Platform Bench. Its woven top has more give than the slatted predecessor and may serve as seating or as a surface in home and office settings.
Construction
The top combines natural cane with a solid wood frame in maple or walnut. The metal legs are offered in polished chrome or black, and the manufacturer describes the construction as durable.
Specifications
Widths: 48, 60, or 72 in
Depth: 18 in
Height: 14 in
Story
From platform to cane
George Nelson developed this variation after the Platform Bench, replacing the slatted surface with cane. Herman Miller describes the new surface as more yielding and tactile.
Return to production
The manufacturer identifies 1952 as the original release. Its current page describes the bench as returning after a long hiatus, while the page metadata records its reintroduction separately from the original year.
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Collection
George Nelson Collection
The Nelson Collection at Herman Miller: George Nelson's Platform Bench, Daybed, Coconut Chair and Marshmallow Sofa, plus Thin Edge casegoods, lamps and clocks.
