Nelson™ Swag Leg Desk
Design by George Nelson, 1958. By Herman Miller.
Right-sized desks. It's like they were made to fit today's compact electronics. Colorful cubbyholes at the back keep materials organized and at hand with one slot sized to fit... Read More
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Overview
Design by George Nelson, 1958.
By Herman Miller.
Right-sized desks. It's like they were made to fit today's compact electronics. Colorful cubbyholes at the back keep materials organized and at hand with one slot sized to fit a laptop computer. This contemporary classic desk is open and freeing of space without losing the structural integrity common to desks. The process of "swaging" (using pressure to taper and curve metal) proved the best way to produce the legs, which are 16-gauge steel and have adjustable glides. Nelson added solid walnut stretchers that bolt to the legs for a stable, durable base. Available in a White Laminate or Walnut Veneer top with solid walnut stretcher.
The Nelson Swag Leg Desk is a revival from an historic collection by George Nelson. Introduced in 1958, the group's evocative chairs, tables, and desks have a look, scale, and function that are right for today.
Features
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Specifications
Material(s): Solid walnut wood, hardwood, plastic and chrome-plated steel tubing
Dimensions: 39" W X 28.5" D X 34.5" H
Models
NS5850
Customer Reviews
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4 out of 5
beautiful desk
By: Tomo, Homeowner
beautiful desk. good for small space.
5 out of 5
Classic and versatile design
By: Seosamh , Homeowner (New York)
Desk is very functional and surfaces are easy to clean. We use it as a homework desk for the children and it is a good size for both to compare notes but not too large that it dominates the room. The desk was relatively easy to put together taking about 20 minutes.
4 out of 5
Beautiful design
By: Victoria W, Architect (New York)
This is a beautiful desk. It is deeper than many contemporary desks, so take careful measurements when ordering for small spaces. A small design flaw - the pull out tray/drawer has a black plastic edge that feels cheap.
Designer: George Nelson
When writing about the course of his remarkable 50-year career, George Nelson described a series of creative "zaps" — moments of out-of-the-blue inspiration "when the solitary individual finds he is connected with a reality he never dreamed of."
Nelson said that for a designer to deal creatively with human needs, "he must first make a radical, conscious break with all values he identifies as antihuman." Designers also must constantly be aware of the consequences of their actions on people and society. In fact, he declared that "total design is nothing more or less than a process of relating everything to everything." So he said that rather than specializing, designers must cultivate a broad base of knowledge and understanding.
Nelson did so as few are able, and, with the help of well-timed zaps, he helped define modern, humane design.
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Herman Miller®. Designing and building a better world around you.
Herman Miller has been dedicated to design for more than 75 years. With a design legacy that began under the leadership of Gilbert Rohde and George Nelson in the 1930s and 40s, the company gained a worldwide following for its modern furniture collection by the early 1950s, with chairs, sofas and tables for home and office by designers like Charles & Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, George Nelson, and Isamu Noguchi. These icons of modern design developed products that still endure today. And, through continued innovation at the company and a new generation of designers and ideas, the products that Herman Miller makes today will endure for decades to come.
Herman Miller works for a better world around you. They do this by designing furnishings that improve the human experience - from pioneering the way for ergonomic office seating and furniture to stewarding environmental leadership in its business and manufacturing processes, product material useage and product life cycles. Herman Miller's longstanding commitment to the world around us continues to drive design solutions for the modern home and workspace. The company continues to develop its designer relationships with names like Yves Behar, Jeff Weber and Studio 7 adding lighting, storage and office collections to its catalog of design classics.
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