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 prefinished. 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 the best way to produce the legs.  Nelson added solid walnut stretchers that bolt to the legs for a stable, durable base common to the desk and tables.

Measurements: W 54” X H 29 ½” X D 36”

Materials: Four chrome plated steel tubular legs, solid walnut stretchers, adjustable glides