Nelson™ Swag Leg Armchair - Quick Ship

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. "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.

• The chair presented a bigger problem: How to connect four legs. Thanks to some ingenious engineering, the resulting base looks natural and simple. As one early observer said, it "grows up like four tree roots and unites into one strong upward thrust."

• For the chair shell, Nelson got permission from Charles and Ray Eames to use the patented process they developed for molding plastic. Nelson took the process a step further and created separate seat and back shells that he glued together.

• With 21st century innovations in technology and material, today's shells are fully authentic and made of recyclable polypropylene.

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Features at a Glance:

• Aesthetic Choices
  • This quickship version features a white shell and chrome legs, more color options are available here
  • Coordinates perfectly with other pieces from the Swag Leg Group
  
  
• Stylish, Seated Comfort
  • Light scale, sculpted look
  • Separate seat and back that are glued together
  • Separate seat and back allows flexion with the sitter
  • Separation also promotes aeration, preventing heat
    build-up
  • Wide, flat arms provide a comfortable rest for
    forearms
  
  
• Intuitive, Innovative Methods
  • Namesake legs formed by “swaging”
  • Process uses pressure to taper and curve metal tubing
  • 16-gauge steel tubing provides unsurpassed stability
  • Four separate legs connect, supporting the shell, to form a very organic and ingenious design
  • Permission from Charles and Ray Eames was granted to produce shell from their patented plastic molding process
  
  
• Earth Friendly Design
  • Today's Swag Leg Armchairs are 100% recyclable
  • Shells made of pure polypropylene
  • Legs made from 16-gauge steel

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Dimensions:

• Chair Height: 31.875"
• Seat Height: 18"
• Chair Width: 28"
• Seat Depth: 21.875"

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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?

• CSN Stores offer same-day shipping on orders of the Nelson Swag Leg® Swag Leg Arm Chair placed before 2 PM EST Monday-Friday, with orders usually shipping within 24 hours.
• CSN Stores stand behind our 100% Price-Match Guarantee on all Herman Miller products.
• CSN Stores also back a 1-Year Herman Miller Manufacturer Warranty. Should you experience any problems with your Nelson Swag Leg Armchair, 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 Armchair 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.
• No sales tax, except on orders shipped to Massachusetts

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