Marshmallow Sofa

With his Wall Clocks and Coconut Chair proved George Nelson was responsible for some of the most extraordinary designs of the 1950s. Something beautifully demonstrated by this 1956 Marshmallow Sofa, a work which perfectly defines Nelson's individual style and which today is marketed by the Swiss manufacturer Vitra. The colourful and quite unconventional sofa is not constructed from the typical long cushions but rather of a steel frame to which are attached 18 colourful round vinyl covered cushions. Cushions whose resemblance to marshmallows bequeath the Vitra sofa its name. And for those who need more space, or have a sweeter tooth an additional extension element consisting of six cushions is available. With his colourful designer sofa George Nelson both brought Pop Art into the living room and also re-invented the concept of the sofa.