Black Nelson Bench

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Herman Miller Slat Bench

Mid century George Nelson early slatted platform bench black lacquer

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Mid century George Nelson early slatted platform bench black lacquer

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century George Nelson early slatted platform bench black lacquer.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Early Black George Nelson / Herman Miller Platform Bench. rounded legs

$2,400

Early Black George Nelson / Herman Miller Platform Bench. rounded legs

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

A classic, original 1950's vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller slat bench. Original ebonized finish with amazing warm patina. Age appropriate wear. throughout.Structurally sound....

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Solid Rosewood Small Compact Mid Century Modern Slat Bench Black Metal Base MINT

$1,600

Solid Rosewood Small Compact Mid Century Modern Slat Bench Black Metal Base MINT

By Harvey Probber, George Nelson, Harry Bertoia, Finn Juhl

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Solid Rosewood Small Compact Mid Century Modern Slat Bench Black Metal Base MINT!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

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Black Slat Bench By George Nelson

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H 14 in W 57 in D 19 in

Black Slat Bench By George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Completely restored ebonized finish. One of George Nelson's first designs for Herman Miller it still remains a classic piece used as a table, seat or a base for cased goods. (Plea...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Style Black Slat Bench with Brass Feet

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H 15 in W 48 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Style Black Slat Bench with Brass Feet

By George Nelson

Located in Houston, TX

Mid-Century Modern black slat bench attributed to George Nelson with brass feet.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches

George Nelson for Herman Miller Modern Black Platform Bench

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H 14.25 in W 56.5 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller Modern Black Platform Bench

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Houston, TX

Iconic George Nelson platform, slat bench for Herman Miller with an aged black lacquered finish.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Black Bench

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H 28.5 in W 72.5 in D 26 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Black Bench

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Franklin Park, IL

George Nelson for Herman Miller mid century black bench The bench measures: 72.5 wide x 26 deep x 28.5 high, with a seat height of 15 inches All pieces of furniture can be had ...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal

Pair of George Nelson Contract Benches

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H 16 in W 1 in D 24 in

Pair of George Nelson Contract Benches

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

Nelson for Herman Miller model 5994, 5995 pair of benches. Sturdy steel-frame structure with four and five -24" x 24" cushions. Reupholstered in Jade Midnight Blue Edelman leather. ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller Platform Bench

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H 19 in W 48 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller Platform Bench

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in South Bend, IN

Early platform bench with cushion designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Style Black Stain Slat Bench with Brass Feet

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H 15 in W 48 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Style Black Stain Slat Bench with Brass Feet

By George Nelson, Paul McCobb

Located in Houston, TX

Mid-Century Modern black stain slat rectangular bench attributed to George Nelson with brass feet.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Early George Nelson Slat Bench in Black Herman Miller Mid Century Modern 1950s

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H 14 in W 72 in D 18.5 in

Early George Nelson Slat Bench in Black Herman Miller Mid Century Modern 1950s

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Troy, MI

Vintage early production slat platform bench or coffee table designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1945 Original black finish with preserved paper label intact to underside ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

George Nelson for Herman Miller Black 72" Bench

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H 14 in W 72 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller Black 72" Bench

Located in Philadelphia, PA

George Nelson for Herman Miller Original 72" Black Bench.

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20th Century American Benches

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Wood

Long Vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller Black bench

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H 14 in W 102.5 in D 13.75 in

Long Vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller Black bench

Located in Ferndale, MI

Long Vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller Black bench

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20th Century Benches

George Nelson for Herman Miller BLACK 102" Slat Bench

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H 14 in W 102.5 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller BLACK 102" Slat Bench

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Nelson slat bench in black finish retains original tag.

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Vintage 1950s American Benches

Vintage Mid Century George Nelson Long Slat Bench for Herman Miller with Cushion

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H 14.25 in W 92.25 in D 18.75 in

Vintage Mid Century George Nelson Long Slat Bench for Herman Miller with Cushion

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Vintage Mid Century George Nelson Long Black Slat Bench with Cushion for Herman Miller.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Herman Miller Leather Aluminum Nelson Bench

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H 18 in W 98 in D 18.5 in

Herman Miller Leather Aluminum Nelson Bench

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Pasadena, TX

Unique black leather bench mounted on a steel bar with brushed aluminum stands and feet. Measures: 98" length x 18.5" width x 18" height. Seat: Excellent reupholstered.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson for Herman Miller 48 inch Slat Bench in Black

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H 14 in W 48 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller 48 inch Slat Bench in Black

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Iconic slat bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller 48 inches long. This is an older edition with the slightly rounded leg supports

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Vintage 1950s American Benches

George Nelson Black Lacquer Bench

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H 14 in W 48 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson Black Lacquer Bench

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

A classic 4-foot black lacquered slat bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Vintage Black George Nelson Bench

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H 14 in W 68 in D 18.5 in

Vintage Black George Nelson Bench

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Dallas, TX

Early ebonized George Nelson Slat bench for Herman Miller.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

George Nelson Style Bench

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H 16 in W 62 in D 24 in

George Nelson Style Bench

By George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This mid-century George Nelson style bench is in good vintage condition.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson Black ‘Platform’ Bench or Side Table

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H 13.78 in W 72.25 in D 18.71 in

George Nelson Black ‘Platform’ Bench or Side Table

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nelson for Herman Miller, ‘platform’ bench, black lacquered wood, United States, design 1946.

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Early George Nelson Bench

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H 14 in W 48 in D 18.5 in

Early George Nelson Bench

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice and early example of this iconic Nelson design for Herman Miller with an aged original black lacquered finish.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

George Nelson Slat Bench

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H 14 in W 48 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson Slat Bench

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

Black painted slat bench with sled base. Early foil label.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

George Nelson Herman Miller Slat Bench, Early 1950s

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H 14 in W 72.25 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson Herman Miller Slat Bench, Early 1950s

By George Nelson

Located in Phoenix, AZ

George Nelson Herman Miller 6' slat bench, circa early 1950s. This all original example has a beautiful broken in ebonized finish over maple and was purchased from a former Herman Mi...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Mid Century George Nelson Herman Miller Long Slatted Bench Black Lacquer

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H 14 in W 92 in D 18.5 in

Mid Century George Nelson Herman Miller Long Slatted Bench Black Lacquer

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful Mid Century George Nelson Herman Miller long slatted bench black lacquer 92" Long Slatted coffee table or bench.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

George Nelson 72” Bench Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Black Table

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H 14 in W 72 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson 72” Bench Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Black Table

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean lined modern slat bench or coffee table, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, American, circa 1960s.

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Black Slatted Wood Bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller

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H 14 in W 56.5 in D 18.5 in

Black Slatted Wood Bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

One of the most dynamic designs of mid century furniture, created by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This black lacquered wood bench has a slatted surface and two supportive trapezo...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

George Nelson for Herman Miller Slatted Bench

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H 14.25 in W 48 in D 18.625 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller Slatted Bench

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful midcentury George Nelson Herman Miller slatted bench. This original vintage bench is 48" long.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Lacquer

George Nelson Long Slat Bench Black Finish Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern 1950

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H 14 in W 102.38 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson Long Slat Bench Black Finish Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern 1950

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Miami, FL

Original George Nelson early long slat bench in ebonized Birch Wood designed in the 1950s and manufactured by Herman Miller.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Birch

George Nelson for Herman Miller Ebony Extra Large Slat Bench

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H 14.13 in W 102.38 in D 18.75 in

George Nelson for Herman Miller Ebony Extra Large Slat Bench

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Wayne, NJ

George Nelson for Herman Miller ebony long slat bench.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Industrial Garden Bench

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H 17 in W 59.5 in D 14.5 in

Industrial Garden Bench

By George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

Distressed slatted wood top on rusted iron metal base. Interesting modern style bench perfect for garden seating or as a plant stand. Wear consistent with outdoor use.

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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Benches

Materials

Iron

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Black Nelson Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal black nelson bench for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, every black nelson bench was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect black nelson bench — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A black nelson bench, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made black nelson bench has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Nelson, Herman Miller and Charles and Ray Eames are consistently popular.

How Much is a Black Nelson Bench?

The average selling price for a black nelson bench at 1stDibs is $1,900, while they’re typically $575 on the low end and $12,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Benches for You

Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.

Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.

Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.

For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.

Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.

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