George Nelson for Herman Miller Birch Slat Bench, the trapedzoidal supports with black lacquer, and with black cushion the covers roughly half the bench. Silver foil label to underside, facsimile George Nelson signature in red design, over hermann two red triangles and black line, miller, zeeland, michigan. This bench first designed in 1947. This example circa 1970.

George Nelson (American, 1908-1986).

{Approximate dimensions:  Bench 14 1/4" high x 72 1/4" wide x 18 1/2" deep, cushion 2 1/8" high x 36 3/8" wide x 19" deep.}.

Bench with some surface wear and signs of use, including black scuff marks, nicks, scratches, several small spot stains. Cushion with several small abrasions, surface scratches, stains, dirt and residue.