George Nelson Marshmallow chair

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Nelson’s design transformed the traditional sofa into a three-dimensional pattern consisting of 18 brightly-coloured sections of upholstery, supported by a simple steel structure. This unusual shape and construction make the Marshmallow Sofa one of design history’s more unusual sofas.

Materials & Finishes
18 cushions in red, orange, green, purple and blue vinyl. The frame is made from rectangular tubing, painted black.

George Nelson read architecture at the renowned Yale University and completed his studies at the American academy in Rome. He was editor in chief of the ‘Architectural Forum’ from 1935 to 1944.

After having set up his own Architecture and Industrial design company in 1946, he began collaborating with in 1957. His pieces, such as the Coconut chair, his clocks and the Marshmallow Sofa, are regarded highly amongst the 20th Century design classics.

 

**Marshmallow Sofa is inspired by George Nelson.

**George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa is upholstered in full top grain genuine leather or half top grain genuine leather.

**Multiple colours or same colour can make for marshmallow sofa.

**Black powder coated steel legs and support frame.

This is a sofa to brighten a room, to be happy and relax on. You look at its 18 10-inch “marshmallow” cushions and you can’t help but smile. It’ s been that way since it began turning heads in 1956, when the Nelson Marshmallow sofa was described in the Herman Miller catalog this way: ” Despite its astonishing appearance, this piece is very comfortable.” The Marshmallow sofa can make a playful or dramatic statement in a lobby, lounge, or living room. Its whimsical design includes 18 round, comfortable cushions that seem to float on the brushed tubular steel frame. Choose from among a wide variety of fabrics and leathers to create the look you want. Dramatic black leather. Playful orange or bright red fabric. The cushions detach for easy cleaning or, as the original catalog says, ” interchanged to equalize wear.” You can also change the cushions to create a new look. The brushed tubular steel frame with satin black legs provides a strong, durable base, making the sofa appropriate for high-traffic areas.

The Nelson Marshmallow Sofa is available with your choice of leather grade and color, with both solid and multicolor pillow designs available. It is complemented by a brushed stainless steel frame. It also features a black powder coated steel support frame and legs. Add a fun and recognizable design to your home with the one-of-a-kind Nelson Marshmallow Sofa

 

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