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Platform Bench

designed 1946; manufactured before 1964

George Nelson (American, 1908–1986)

2017.59

Not currently on view

paintwood

Artwork Details

ArtistManufacturerCreation Date
designed 1946; manufactured before 1964
Design Date
1946
Materials
black painted wood
Object Types
furniture, seating furniture, benches
Dimensions

14-1/8 x 72-1/4 x 18-1/2 in.

Accession Number
2017.59
Credit Line

Gift of Leonard and Alice Berkowitz

Copyright
Copyright Not Evaluated
Collection

Design Arts

Color Palette

Alice Berkowitz, Indianapolis, Indiana; given to the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 2017.



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