Herman Miller ® Nelson Swag Leg Desk - NS5850

Designed by George Nelson
George Nelson began his design for what became the Swag Leg Group with the simple desire to create furniture with a sculptured leg. Beyond beauty, he sought practicality, insisting that the legs be made of metal, machine formed and pre-finished.

The Nelson Swag Leg Group is a revival of an historic collection by George Nelson. Introduced in 1958, the group's evocative pieces have a look, scale, and function that are simply right for today. These classic, sculpted designs can be used individually or together in the home or office, from meeting spaces to offices and dining areas.

The Design

• With his Swag Leg Group, George Nelson didn't try to design an innovation; the innovation resulted from his criteria for the design.

• He began with the legs, insisting that they be made of metal, machine formed, and pre-finished. He also wanted them to be easy for the consumer to assemble, so the desk and tables could ship knocked down to save on costs.

• "Swaging" -- using pressure to taper and curve a metal tube -- proved to be the best way to produce Nelson's legs, which are made of 16-gauge steel and have adjustable glides.

• Solid walnut stretchers that bolt onto the legs were added for a stable, durable base that is common to both the Swag Desk and Tables.

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Features at a Glance:

• A Space for Everything
  • Perfectly sized desks for any space (home or office)
  • As if designed with today’s compact electronics in mind 48 years ago
  • One slot fits a laptop computer
  • Cable access hole for organization of electrical wires
  • Brightly painted, colorful hardwood dividers for cubby holes at the back to keep materials organized and at hand
  • Provides plenty of workspace to spread out papers
  • Two formed black plastic pencil drawers
  
  
• Intuitive, Innovative Methods
  • Namesake legs formed by “swaging”
  • Process uses pressure to taper and curve metal tubing
  • 16-gauge steel tubing provides unsurpassed stability
  
  
• Economical Design
  • Comes ready to assemble for easy, economical shipping
  • Easy assembly by inserting screw into legs and rotating in opposite directions
  
  
• Economical Doesn’t Have to Mean Unintuitive and Unattractive
  • Attractive coordinating finishes
  • White laminate top provides a practical answer to wear and tear
  • Walnut veneer edging coordinates with solid walnut stretcher
  • Practical chromed metal legs, machine formed and pre-finished with adjustable glides
  • Hardwood divider colors include: 2 orange, 1 spa blue and 1 chartreuse
  • Coordinates perfectly with other pieces from the Swag Leg Group

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Dimensions:

• 34.5"H x 39"W x 28.5"D

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For additional information please view the Herman Miller Swag Leg Group Care Information as provided directly by the manufacturer.

Why Buy From Us?

• Wayfair stand behind our 100% Price-Match Guarantee on all Herman Miller products.
• Wayfair also back a 1-Year Herman Miller Manufacturer Warranty. Should you experience any problems with your Nelson Swag Leg® Desk, Herman Miller will cover the cost of fixing it for you within this time period.
• Also, should you discover shortly after receiving your Nelson Swag Leg® Desk that parts are either damaged or missing, please call us immediately, and we will be happy to send you replacement parts as soon as possible and at no additional cost. and Utah

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