Its unusual shape and construction make the Marshmallow Sofa one of design history's more memorable sofas. It is constructed from 18 brightly-coloured upholstered circles and is supported by a simple steel structure, the distinctive design standing out from the crowd wherever it is placed.
George Nelson read architecture at the renowned Yale University and completed his studies at the American academy in Rome. He was editor in chief of the 'Architectural Forum' from 1935 to 1944.
After having set up his own Architecture and Industrial design company in 1946, he began collaborating with Vitra in 1957. His pieces, such as the Coconut chair, his clocks and the Marshmallow Sofa, are regarded highly amongst the 20th Century design classics.