Nelson Platform Bench, Wood Base
Solid wood construction with an airy slatted top. Authentic modern bench designed by George Nelson. Serves equally well as bench or table.
- Solid wood construction with an airy slatted top.
- Authentic modern bench designed by George Nelson.
- Serves equally well as bench or table.
Additional information
| General Dimensions | 13.78" H 47.63" W 18.11" D |
|---|---|
| Product Weight | 35.27 lbs |
| Box Dimensions | 5.9" H 21.65" W 52.75" D |
| Warranty | 5-year warranty (terms and conditions may vary) |
Wood is a structural tissue/material found as xylem in the stems and roots of trees and other woody plants. It is an organic material – a natural composite of cellulosic fibers that are strong in tension and embedded in a matrix of lignin that resists compression. Wood is sometimes defined as only the secondary xylem in the stems of trees, or more broadly to include the same type of tissue elsewhere, such as in the roots of trees or shrubs. In a living tree, it performs a mechanical-support function, enabling woody plants to grow large or to stand up by themselves. It also conveys water and nutrients among the leaves, other growing tissues, and the roots. Wood may also refer to other plant materials with comparable properties, and to material engineered from wood, woodchips, or fibers.
Wood has been used for thousands of years for fuel, as a construction material, for making tools and weapons, furniture and paper. More recently it emerged as a feedstock for the production of purified cellulose and its derivatives, such as cellophane and cellulose acetate.
As of 2020, the growing stock of forests worldwide was about 557 billion cubic meters. As an abundant, carbon-neutral renewable resource, woody materials have been of intense interest as a source of renewable energy. In 2008, approximately 3.97 billion cubic meters of wood were harvested. Dominant uses were for furniture and building construction.
Wood is scientifically studied and researched through the discipline of wood science, which was initiated since the beginning of the 20th century.
by Hayden
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.
by Robert
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 other spaces.
by Tina
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 timeless 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.
by Chris
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 because 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.
by Steve
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.” ™