The process of bringing the Nelson Thin Edge Bed (1954) back into production began at the Herman Miller Archives, where engineers carefully studied vintage pieces and original drawings. In keeping with George Nelson’s vision for a collection capable of adapting to the times, this bed is now available in larger sizes that weren’t commonly available in the 1950s. Solid ash slats replace springs to accommodate an invention that also didn’t exist in Nelson’s day: memory-foam mattresses. Updated finishes reflect new technologies as well as the aesthetic preferences of today’s consumer: Walnut subs for stained ash, while white ash updates the original birch. Yet changes withstanding, the designs are utterly and unmistakably Nelson in their exceptional simplicity and clarity. This is the authentic Nelson Thin Edge Bed by Herman Miller. Mattress not included. Made in Malaysia.

Headboard and leg options.
The headboard is available with or without woven cane. Choose walnut with cane for a pleasing contrast, or white ash with cane — or no cane at all — for monochromatic minimalism. Base options include tapered solid wood or stainless steel H-frame legs. Twin, full and queen platforms ship fully assembled. King and California King platforms ship as two halves.