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What is a Nelson sofa?
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A Nelson sofa is a sofa designed by George Nelson. Introduced in 1968, it features an exposed wooden frame and button-tufted cushions outlined by piping. The American industrial designer created the piece for Herman Miller, and the company continues to manufacture and sell it today. Explore a variety of George Nelson sofas from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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George Nelson Modular Sofa Table System Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, BE
Modular Sofa by George Nelson with a strong metal structure including chrome-plated feet. Two vintage grey upholstered Seats with buttoned backrests and a square Formica side-table t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
1950s Modern Gray Sofa George Nelson Herman Miller New Upholstery
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Modern Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Early label design 1950s
28 h x 91 w x 30 d Seat 15.5
Retains Herman Miller label.
Sofa has chrome plated legs, pati...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Marshmallow Sofa by George Nelson Associates
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in 성동구, KR
The icon of post-war design, the Marshmallow sofa epitomizes an optimistic and heroic moment in American history. Designed by Irving Harper and George Nelson in 1954-56, the sofa bre...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Sofa
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Sofa
This sofa measures: 82 wide x 33 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and ar...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Leather and Chrome Sling Sofa
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Leather and Chrome Sling Sofa
This sofa measures: 87 wide x 32 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height of 23 inc...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Early, Museum Quality Marshmallow Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Early production Marshmallow sofa model 5670 designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, circa 1956. This is an early excellent (One of the best) examples of 186 ever produced betwe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Steel
