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"Marshmallow" Sofa, Herman Miller , Italy, Circa 1980
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An icon of post-war design, the Marshmallow sofa represents an optimistic and heroic moment in American history. This unique sofa has a very recognizable design with 18 round, separate cushions that are held together by a chrome and black metal frame. The cushions are upholstered in blue and black faux leather. Marshmallow is made by an Italian artisanal laboratory, it is considered the most emblematic of all modernist sofas. Designed by George Nelson and Irving Harper, no more than a few hundred Marshmallow Sofas were produced between 1956 and 1963, although this retro sofa from the 1950s was reintroduced to the market by Herman Miller thirty-four years later (1999).
George Nelson born in 1908 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States, is one of the emblematic figures of 20th century American design. He studied architecture at Yale University and then at the American Academy in Rome. He became the design director of Herman Miller, which made him a key figure in American design. George Nelson will run his own design agency, where he will create many products that are today considered icons of mid-century modernist. He died in 1986 in New York; these archives belong to the Vitra design Museum.
- Attributed to:George Nelson (Designer)Herman Miller (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.53 in (75 cm)Width: 29.53 in (75 cm)Depth: 33.86 in (86 cm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 2000
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- Seller Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3860338471032
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