The straightforward lines and design of Vitra Nelson Bench reflect George Nelson's architectural background. Like many design classics it can be used flexibly as either a bench or an occasional table.
George Nelson, born 1908 in Hartford, Connecticut (USA), studied architecture at Yale University. A fellowship enabled him to study at the American Academy in Rome from 1932 to 1934. In Europe, he became acquainted with the major architectural works and leading protagonists of modernism. George Nelson transformed everyday objects into art, such as his iconic sunburst clock.
