A landmark of modern design that's still turning heads and making people smile, the Marshmallow Sofa illustrates how the whole can be greater than the sum of its parts. By joining separate elements and
The result is a piece with just the right mix of drama and utility, with cushions available in dozens of fabrics and leather options for the right look in a private office, lobby, lounge, living room, or den.
The Design
- In designing their 1956 Marshmallow Sofa, Irving Harper and George Nelson exploded the sofa’s parts into separate elements. This atom-like appearance, as in the ball clock before it, put elegant emphasis on function to create a pared-down aesthetic. Its cushions – like 18 giant marshmallows stuck to a steel frame – soften the sofa’s curious looks.
- When the Marshmallow Sofa was introduced in 1956, the Herman Miller catalog described it as "The first of a series of pieces embodying a new concept in soft seating. We feel that it has possible use not only in the home, but in contract use for lobbies in public buildings where the very fact that it is unusual will be a plus."
- It was “a new concept in soft seating,” as the Herman Miller catalog put it, adding that “despite its astonishing appearance, this piece is very comfortable.”
- Designed by Irving Harper and George Nelson, the sofa was reintroduced by Herman Miller after a 34-year hiatus in 1999.
Features at a Glance:
- One of a Kind Style
- Whimsical design
- 18 round, comfortable cushions "float" on the frame
- Brushed tubular steel frame
- Black satin legs
- Smart Design
- Strong, durable base
- Appropriate for high-traffic areas
- Cushions detach for easy cleaning or, as the original catalog says, “interchanged to equalize wear”
- Colorful Options
- Cushions are available in a wide selection of genuine leathers
- Dozens of vinyl and fabric options
- Crepe fabric, available in 22 colors, is 100% recycled
Dimensions:
- Height: 31 "
- Width: 52"
- Depth: 29"
- Seat Height: 16"
For additional information please view the Herman Miller Finish Care and Fabric Care information as provided directly by the manufacturer.
Why Buy From Us?
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Herman Miller: The name is synonymous with innovation, design, operational excellence, smart application of technology, and social responsibility. Herman Miller, Inc. studies work and living environments and designs and delivers products and services that make these environments work better. Through problem-solving research and design, the company seeks to develop innovative solutions to real needs in working, healing, learning, and living environments.
Herman Miller began in 1923 as a manufacturer of traditional residential furniture, became a leader in "modern" furniture in the 1930s and 1940s; developed lasting ties through the 1950s with legendary industrial designers who led the company in new directions; transformed the office furniture industry with the first panel system in the 1960s; invented and refined ergonomic work seating in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s; reinvented the geometry of systems furniture in 2000, and is today the second largest office furniture company with customers and locations around the world. Their history of employee participation and ownership and technological innovation has long roots and continues to grow. They have always worked hard to be serious about both people and business. They look at their primary goal as creating great places to work.
George Nelson laid out five tenets of Herman Miller's design philosophy 50 years ago:
- What you make is important.
- Design is an integral part of the business.
- The product must be honest.
- You decide what you will make.
- There is a market for good design.
While fashion and style have their place, the main criterion for a Herman Miller product has remained constant: Does it truly solve a problem that people care about in a way that improves upon other solutions, or pioneers a new and better answer altogether? The answer is Yes.
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- Delivery to: Inside your residence to the room you choose. This includes carrying the product up two flights of stairs from the building threshold (4-15 steps = 1 flight). If you need the product moved up additional flights, please contact us*.
- Assembly Service: The shipper will unpack the product and provide light setup that requires basic tools (i.e. pieces will be screwed or bolted together, set pieces next to each other, or on top of each other).
- Packaging: The shipper will remove and dispose of all packaging.
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