Introduced in 1946, the Nelson platform bench remains a landmark of modern design. The clean, rectilinear lines reflect designer George Nelson’s architectural background and his insistence on what he called “honest” design – making an honest visual statement about an object’s purpose. The bench serves as a multipurpose display and resting place in offices, public areas, and homes. [source: https://www.hermanmiller.com/Products/Nelson-Platform-Bench]