Design: George Nelson, Swag Group introduced in 1958
A SIGNATURE SHAPE
In typical George Nelson style, the design brief for what
would become the swag leg group was deceptively simple:
“Wouldn’t it be beautiful to have some kind of sculptured
leg on a piece of furniture?” Then came the challenges.
Make the legs of metal, machine formed and prefinished.
And design them for quick assembly. Using pressure to
taper and curve a metal tube—swaging—proved the best
way to produce the legs. Inserting a screw in the legs and
rotating them in opposite directions made quick work of
assembly. In 1958, everything came together to make a
desk and tables in sizes that are right for home or office.
STRENGTH AND STABILITY
Legs screw together to make a strong joint. Solid walnut stretchers bolt to
the legs to complete the stable, durable base.
FINISHES
Top: white laminate or walnut veneer top with walnut veneer edge band
Base: chrome-finished steel-tube legs, adjustable glides and solid walnut stretcher.
