need help with slat bench ID

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DaveP

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06/04/2010 1:30 pm

I recently picked this up in the Seattle Washington area. I know that Herman Miller marketed various lengths of the George Nelson slat bench, one of them being 8'-6" long, with blocking at three perpendicular locations. This particular bench is only 8'-0" long, with blocking at two locations. I know that Herman Miller supplied furniture for the 1962 World's Fair out here in Seattle, and I have a suspicion that this piece, if not a standard offering, is from that order. I have written Herman Miller, but have not yet received a reply. I own an original 5 foot slat bench, so I am absolutely positive that this piece is an original George Nelson. Any opinions or confirmations would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Dave

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DaveP

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06/04/2010 1:36 pm

more pictures
finally figured it out. Thanks for the help, whoever it was !
Dave

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Robert Leach

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06/04/2010 2:40 pm

I can see you pics
and the bench looks 'right' to me..but I'm a Brit

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uasrem2

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09/04/2010 2:12 am

Oddities....
Frankenstein bolts...
Miter joint fasteners (early fillet legs don't have it either)...
Dual row of recessed nail heads (as opposed to flush & single row)...

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DaveP

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10/04/2010 11:26 pm

thank for the observation
I wonder if the, apparent, stronger connections might suggest a more public location for this piece. Once again, making me suspect the world's fair order. I wish I could find some pictures of the interiors. No response at all from Herman Miller. Thanks again.
Dave

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Bentply

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11/04/2010 12:48 am

Hi,
This is off topic but ...
Hi,
This is off topic but could you post a picture of your white work bench from the first picture, the legs have given me an idea!

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SDR

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11/04/2010 1:08 am

It's nice
to see a bench with the finish missing, so one can inspect the details. I had not known that a splined miter was the joinery used on the leg member, for instance. . .

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