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Nelson Cube Armchair
George Nelson's 1968 armchair sets tailored cushions inside a rigorous wood frame.
851 × 686 × 800 mm
1968
Approx. $5,000 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The Nelson Cube Armchair is George Nelson's 1968 study in firm structure and soft seating. A solid wood frame surrounds an angled back and square upholstered cushions for one person.
Construction
The frame uses beveled edges joined at tri-mitered points. Cushions are tufted and edged with piping, with textile, leather, and velvet upholstery listed by Herman Miller. Natural wood variation makes each frame visually distinct.
Specifications
- W 33.5 × D 31.5 × H 27 in
- Seat depth 21 in
- Seat height 16 in
Story
The single-seat Cube
Nelson paired an exact wooden enclosure with cushions designed to give under the sitter. The armchair is the compact member of the Cube design and keeps the angled back, tailored tufting, and framed profile of the larger sofa.
Work and home
The manufacturer presents the chair for both upright work posture and lower-key reading, echoing Nelson's belief that a workplace could operate with the lower tension of a daytime living room.
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