Nelson Cane Bench

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

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.