Designer George Nelson’s way of seeing and thinking of the natural world led to a portfolio of iconic pieces whose influence carries on today. Introduced in 1950, the Nelson X-Leg Table with Veneer Top from Herman Miller is one of those transcendent pieces, illustrating the creator’s environmental approach to design. Nelson’s environmental process of doing much more with much less translates to a calculated design balancing form and function. Creating an elegant silhouette, steel tubular legs crossover with simple lines to create a solid base. Offering ample space, a veneer top lays over the legs in a clean rectangular shape underlined by its organic hues. The top layer of hardwood gives the piece a traditional elegance and durability. It’s a design hitting Nelson’s target of being beautiful and multipurpose.