A natural, functional piece for the Swag Leg Line. The look of this piece is light-scaled and sculpted. Ingenious engineering merges four legs into a center post with quad footing. For the shell of his Swag Leg Chair, George Nelson got permission from Charles and Ray Eames to use the patented process they developed for molding plastic. Nelson took the process a step further and created separate seat and back shells that he glued together. The chair shell flexes with the sitter and prevents heat buildup. Wide, flat armrests allow forearms to rest comfortably. With 21st century innovations in technology and material, today's shells are fully authentic and made of recyclable polypropylene.
Material(s): Molded recyclable polypropylene, cast aluminum and steel
Dimensions: H 31.875" W 28" D 21.875" SH 18"
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.
The Nelson Swag Molded Chair 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. These classic, sculpted designs can be used individually or together in the home or office, from meeting spaces to offices to dining areas.
The group features tops offered in White Laminate or Walnut Veneer with a Walnut Veneer edge band that coordinates with the solid walnut stretcher. Shells are available in White, Grey, or Black, with the option to order the seat and back in any combination of colors. Select from Chrome, White, or Black for the leg finish.
Material(s): Molded recyclable polypropylene, cast aluminum and steel
Dimensions: H 31.875" W 28" D 21.875" SH 18"
Models: HMM-DAF DAF
Customer Reviews
Beautiful, simple, and modern
I've had this chair for a few months and I love it. It is well made and comfortable. It did come with a broken part but it was replaced promptly. It's a classic, you can't go wrong with it.
By: Krista N., Homeowner ( Las Vegas, Nevada )
Beautiful, simple, and modern
I've had this chair for a few months and I love it. It is well made and comfortable. It did come with a broken part but it was replaced promptly. It's a classic, you can't go wrong with it.
Herman Miller's 3D Intelligent back material is a seating technology designed for the SAYL™ Chair. The 3-dimensional mesh-like suspension material is stretched from the Y-Tower at the back of the chair just as cables are stretched from the towers of a suspension bridge. The tension is greater in the transition areas, from the thoracic to the lumbar regions and between the lumbar area and sacrum. "Hinge points" allow these areas to flex and support the healthy, forward rotation of the pelvis. At the same time, less tension in other parts of the back encourages a full range of seated movement.
Y-Tower
Y-Tower is the primary support structure of Herman Miller's SAYL™ Chair. The Y-Tower retains tension, replacing the traditional frame of task chairs. It works like the towers from which a bridge is suspended and combines with a 3D Intelligent suspension material to provide frameless back support that hugs the user's back from resting through reclining, forward leaning and twisting motions.
Eco Friendly
Eco Friendly items utilize energy efficient technology or sustainable manufacturing processes to provide a product that saves operating costs while being a more responsible environmental choice.
Eco Friendly products include Compact Fluorescent light bulbs, LED light bulbs, and items that utilize sustainable materials such as bamboo or use post consumer recycled content.
Threshold Delivery
Threshold Delivery service includes inside delivery, unpacking and removing cartons and crates. Product assembly (if required) is not offered with this service.
Curbside Delivery
Standard Delivery is curbside. White glove delivery is available at a premium and must be requested at the time of order placement. Please contact our Sales Department for rates.
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