Nelson

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Introduced in 1946, this bench remains a beautiful, functional combination of wood and steel. Try it at the end of your bed, as a cocktail table or in your entryway. Its simplicity will never go out of style.

  • designed by George Nelson
  • part of the Herman Miller Collection
  • Room & Board is an Authorized Herman Miller Retailer

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George Nelson for Herman Miller for the HomeNelson (TM) 60x18 Platform Bench in Maple by Herman Miller®
 
4.9

(based on 16 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Great design (16)
  • Quality construction (15)
  • Durable finish (12)
  • Good height (12)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Accent (10)
    • Serving/entertaining (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Modern/contemporary (12), Survivalist / minimalist (8), Mid-century modern (5), Vintage (3)

    Reviewed by 16 customers

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    5.0

    Great place for patrons to relax

    By Library Building Manager

    from Denver, CO

    Style Modern/contemporary

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Durable finish
    • Good height
    • Great design

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Seating

      Customer comments about Nelson (TM) 48x18 Platform Bench in Maple by Herman Miller®:

      Thanks for the great customer service.

      • This product is used in my:
      • Library

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      5.0

      Love it

      By Cantikee

      from San Francisco, CA

      Style Eclectic

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Great design
      • Quality construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Storage & Organization

        Customer comments about Nelson (TM) 48x18 Platform Bench in Maple by Herman Miller®:

        Beautiful, simple piece

        • I live in a:
        • House
        • This product is used in my:
        • Home office

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        5.0

        A classic to have

        By Ganeshagirl

        from Rosendale, NY

        Style Eclectic, Mid-century modern, Vintage

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Durable finish
        • Good height
        • Great design
        • Quality construction

        Cons

        • None

        Best Uses

        • Accent
        • Coffee table
        • Entry way bench
        • Serving/entertaining

        Customer comments about Nelson (TM) 48x18 Platform Bench in Maple by Herman Miller®:

        I was going to use this as a bench in a couple of possible locations in my house. But I ended up using it as the coffee table in my living room. It is sooo elegant and well made. It meshes well with my beamed ceilings and 20s oriental deco rug. Who knew? I might end up buying another one, to use for the bench I originally planned.

        • I live in a:
        • House
        • This product is used in my:
        • Living room/family room/great room

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        5.0

        modern with multiple uses

        By leroy09

        from Charlotte, NC

        Style Mid-century modern, Minimalist, Modern/contemporary, Vintage

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Durable finish
        • Good height
        • Great design
        • Quality construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Accent
          • Space Saver

          Customer comments about Nelson (TM) 48x18 Platform Bench in Maple by Herman Miller®:

          LOVE THIS PIECE! I am currently in a small apt and this makes for a great cocktail table!! Excited to see where I use it next in the future when I decide to move—keep as a table or use it as a bench if I move to a larger space. There is a reason why pieces like this are still being produced today.

          • I live in a:
          • Apartment/condo
          • This product is used in my:
          • Living room/family room/great room

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          5.0

          A perfect classic

          By Clean design lover

          from Santa Clarita, CA

          Style Clean classic, Modern/contemporary

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Durable finish
          • Good height
          • Great design
          • Quality construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Accent
            • Bench at foot of bed

            Customer comments about Nelson (TM) 48x18 Platform Bench in Maple by Herman Miller®:

            The maple top of this bench is smooth and expertly made. We bought it with the black legs, which go very nicely with dark wood furnishings. It is a truly beautiful piece, with the added benefit of being very practical. (We put the decorative pillows from the bed on it at night when the bed is turned down for sleeping, suitcases on it for packing for travel, clothes laid out for the day, etc.) This is a forever piece, so no worries about the cost; it will be a good value in the end.

            • I live in a:
            • House
            • This product is used in my:
            • Primary bedroom

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            5.0

            Makes my living room beautiful

            By George Nelson Fan

            from San Francisco, CA

            Style Minimalist, Modern/contemporary

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Durable finish
            • Good height
            • Great design
            • Quality construction

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Bench coffee table

              Customer comments about Nelson (TM) 48x18 Platform Bench in Maple by Herman Miller®:

              I use the product mainly as a coffee table, but may use it from time-to-time as a bench.

              Room & Board's service was absolutely great! I ordered the piece over the telephone, and the sales associate was more than helpful in completing the transaction.

              To top it off, delivery was unbelievably great! The furniture was delivered right into my home, unpacked, and placed in my living room by the delivery specialist. In addition, the delivery specialist added felt pads on the bottom of the bench in order not to scratch my wood floor. Everything was taken care of for me by Room & Board.

              • I live in a:
              • Apartment/condo
              • This product is used in my:
              • Living room/family room/great room, Vacation/second home

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              5.0

              Simple, Practical, Modern, Beautiful

              By SF Modern

              from San Francisco, CA

              Style Minimalist

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Durable finish
              • Good height
              • Great design
              • Quality construction

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Accent
                • Serving/entertaining
                • Storage & Organization

                Customer comments about Nelson (TM) 48x18 Platform Bench in Maple by Herman Miller®:

                I live in a San Francisco studio - bought this to use as my coffee table and dining surface. The design is classic and doesn't take up much visual space. The perfect solution for my minimalist apartment. Also a great mid-century modern investment that won't break the bank.

                • I live in a:
                • Apartment/condo
                • This product is used in my:
                • Living room/family room/great room

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                5.0

                Classic Nelson Bench

                By Mid Century Man

                from Minneapolis, MN

                Style Mid-century modern, Minimalist, Modern/contemporary

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Great design
                • Quality construction

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Accent

                  Customer comments about Nelson (TM) 48x18 Platform Bench in Maple by Herman Miller®:

                  A great classic design that is well constructed and finished.

                  • I live in a:
                  • Loft
                  • This product is used in my:
                  • Primary bedroom

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                  4.0

                  Very multi-functional piece of furniture

                  By Siobhan

                  from San Francisco, Ca

                  Style Minimalist, Modern/contemporary, Vintage

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Good height
                  • Great design
                  • Quality construction

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Accent

                    Customer comments about Nelson (TM) 60x18 Platform Bench in Maple by Herman Miller®:

                    This is a great piece. Well-designed and will last for years. I love that I will be able to use it in my entry way for setting down bags at the end of a busy day, putting on shoes, my child enjoys catching my time to read a book while on this bench. It will work well as a coffee table, or seat when entertaining. When I need a change it will work great as a bench at the end of a bed.

                    • I live in a:
                    • Apartment/condo

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                    5.0

                    Nice for extra seating

                    By cgcandi

                    from Washington DC

                    Style Classic/traditional, Modern/contemporary

                    Pros

                    • Durable finish
                    • Good height
                    • Great design
                    • Quality construction

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Accent

                      Customer comments about Nelson (TM) 48x18 Platform Bench in Maple by Herman Miller®:

                      seats 3 extra people also it's beautiful

                      • I live in a:
                      • House
                      • This product is used in my:
                      • Living room/family room/great room

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