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George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa

George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa
By George Nelson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nelson Marshmallow sofa, model 5670 Manufactured by Herman Miller A great example of an
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George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa
George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa
H 31 in W 51.25 in D 31 in
Early Original George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa. Amazing Condition. Signed
By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Irving Harper
Located in Kansas City, MO
Orignal production iconic Marshmallow Sofa designed by Irving Harper for the George Nelson Office
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Marshmallow Sofa by George Nelson Associates
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in 성동구, KR
American history. Designed by Irving Harper and George Nelson in 1954-56, the sofa breaks with upholstered
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Marshmallow Sofa by George Nelson Associates
Marshmallow Sofa by George Nelson Associates
H 27.56 in W 51.97 in D 33.86 in
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
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"Marshmallow" Sofa, Herman Miller , Italy, Circa 1980
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in PARIS, FR
all modernist sofas. Designed by George Nelson and Irving Harper, no more than a few hundred
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Midcentury George Nelson Gentlemens Secretary Chest
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
, marshmallow sofa and the pole-supported wall-storage system. Nelson also designed numerous exhibitions
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George Nelson Low-Back Executive Tilt-Swivel Chair for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
George Nelson & Associate was one the driving force for the revolutionary of Office space furniture
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George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Table or Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Skokie, IL
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1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
By Herman Miller, Robert Propst, George Nelson
Located in Renens, CH
Chair (1955) and the Marshmallow sofa (1956). Nelson was not only a great designer, but also known to
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By Andreas Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
tea trolley by Alvar Aalto or the marshmallow sofa by George Nelson. The circular surface as a design
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Shadow 24 Orange, Table / Floor Lamp
Shadow 24 Orange, Table / Floor Lamp
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H 14.18 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
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By Irving Harper
Located in New York, NY
Miller and the Director of Design for George Nelson Associates, noted for his iconic Marshmallow Sofa and
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George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic george nelson marshmallow sofa available at 1stDibs. A george nelson marshmallow sofa — often made from metal, fabric and steel — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer george nelson marshmallow sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A george nelson marshmallow sofa made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made george nelson marshmallow sofa over the years, but those crafted by George Nelson, Herman Miller and Irving Harper are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Questions About George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The iconic Marshmallow Sofa was first manufactured by the Herman Miller company in 1956. Original production continued until 1961, with reissues during the 1980s. There has been limited production ever since. Shop a collection of expertly-vetted Marshmallow sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.