ZEELAND, Mich., Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In 1952,
celebrated designer George Nelson,
looking to build off the positive reception to his iconic Platform
Bench, unveiled a fresh take on the popular piece–but this time
with the use of mixed materials and a slimmer, lighter profile. The
result ended with a piece pleasantly familiar yet distinct to its
predecessor. Exuding the same sleek finesse of the Platform Bench
but with a warmer touch, the approachable design of the Nelson Cane
Bench couldn't help but beckon passersby to sit and stay a
while.
![The reintroduced Cane Bench in a warm residential setting. The reintroduced Cane Bench in a warm residential setting.](https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1739227/Nelson_Cane_Bench_Residential.jpg)
"I'm thrilled that this lesser-known piece is being revived for
a second act," said Amy Auscherman,
Director of Archives and Brand
Heritage at MillerKnoll. "George
Nelson and his associates had an incredible range. They
could execute designs that were full of whimsy and play, as well as
designs that were elegant and simple. The Cane Bench is a perfect
example of the latter, and I think an important piece that extends
the iconic Nelson bench oeuvre."
The reissued piece stays true in both form and material to the
original. Featuring a cane seat with more give than the slatted
wood of the Platform, the bench's clever construction communicates
an invitation to rest. The combination of two natural materials—a
cane seat with either a walnut or maple border—adds visual warmth
and interest. Whether used as a distinctive seat or a surface for
books and artful objects, the Cane Bench is a piece well suited for
a variety of uses in the home or office. When paired with large
plants or objets d'art, it becomes a novel space divider.
Regardless of use, the timeless elegance of the bench will find
itself fully at ease in a range of settings.
"Nelson strongly believed that function should be obvious by
looking at form—and that's what I think makes the Cane Bench and
the Platform Bench interesting to compare," said Auscherman.
"Nelson famously designed the Platform Bench to discourage guests
from lingering in his office. The Cane Bench does the just the
opposite—it was designed to encourage them to stay awhile."
The Nelson Cane Bench is available in three lengths (40", 60",
72") and can be customized with either a maple or walnut frame and
polished chrome or black metal legs. It can be purchased at
Herman Miller and Design Within
Reach.
About Herman
Miller
Herman Miller
is a globally recognized leader in design. Since its inception in
1905, the company's innovative, problem-solving designs and
furnishings have inspired the best in people. Herman Miller is
guided by an enduring legacy of design, innovation, and social
good. In 2021, Herman Miller and
Knoll created MillerKnoll, a collective of dynamic
brands that comes together to design the world we live
in.
About MillerKnoll
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of dynamic brands that comes together to design the world we live
in. Powering the world's most dynamic design brands, MillerKnoll
includes Herman Miller and Knoll,
plus Colebrook Bosson Saunders, DatesWeiser, Design Within Reach,
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Holly Hunt, Maars Living Walls,
Maharam, Muuto, naughtone, and Spinneybeck|FilzFelt. Together we
are redefining modern design for the 21st century and changing
the world for the better. As MillerKnoll, we form an
unparalleled platform from which to imagine a more sustainable,
caring, and beautiful world for everyone.
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