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Beautifully shaped: Nelson Bench by Vitra
Straight and clear - the shape of the Nelson Bench by Vitra shows its origin, because the designer George Nelson has an architectural background. The shapely bench can not only be used as a seat, but also as a storage table. It is made of ash wood, which comes in natural and black lacquer, which creates a beautiful contrast.
George Nelson - Design Legend
George Nelson was born in the USA in 1908. He studied architecture at Yale University. From 1932-34, he was able to continue his studies at the American Academy in Rome thanks to a scholarship, which brought him into contact with modernist buildings and designers in Europe.
In the 1940s, Nelson became the design director of Herman Miller. This position made him a kind of key figure in American design. He not only designed furniture for the home and office but also brought well-known names such as Charles & Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and Alexander Girard to the manufacturer. in 1957, Vitra founder Willi Fehlbaum signed the first licence agreement with Herman Miller for furniture production in Europe and a close friendship developed between him and George Nelson. This connection resulted in numerous designs, which today are counted among the absolute classics of modern design history.
Material and Format
The Nelson bench consists of a seat made of ash wood slats and a base made of black lacquered ash wood. The wood comes from Western Europe and/or Poland. The bench is available in two sizes.

Dimensions:
- W 122 x D 47 x H 35.5 cm
- W 183.5 x D 47 x H 35.5 cm
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Beautifully shaped: Nelson Bench by Vitra

Straight and clear - the shape of the Nelson Bench by Vitra shows its origin, because the designer George Nelson has an architectural background. The shapely bench can not only be used as a seat, but also as a storage table. It is made of ash wood, which comes in natural and black lacquer, which creates a beautiful contrast.

George Nelson - Design Legend

George Nelson was born in the USA in 1908. He studied architecture at Yale University. From 1932-34, he was able to continue his studies at the American Academy in Rome thanks to a scholarship, which brought him into contact with modernist buildings and designers in Europe.

In the 1940s, Nelson became the design director of Herman Miller. This position made him a kind of key figure in American design. He not only designed furniture for the home and office but also brought well-known names such as Charles & Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and Alexander Girard to the manufacturer. in 1957, Vitra founder Willi Fehlbaum signed the first licence agreement with Herman Miller for furniture production in Europe and a close friendship developed between him and George Nelson. This connection resulted in numerous designs, which today are counted among the absolute classics of modern design history.

Material and Format

The Nelson bench consists of a seat made of ash wood slats and a base made of black lacquered ash wood. The wood comes from Western Europe and/or Poland. The bench is available in two sizes.

Dimensions:

W 122 x D 47 x H 35.5 cm
W 183.5 x D 47 x H 35.5 cm

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Product number:	VITRA 21023101
Manufacturer	Vitra
Designer	George Nelson
EAN-Nummer	4055737004353
Shipping method	Forwarding agent
Wood type	Ash
Holzherkunft	Western Europe and / or Poland