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Irving Harper and George Nelson (1915-2016 and 1908-1986)

A "Marshmallow Sofa" model 5670 for Herman Miller, 1956-1961
Designed 1954-56
Frame unmarked; each glide reads in relief: Insulated Domes of Silence
The two-seater sofa with brushed and black painted steel frame, mounted with eighteen circular Naugahyde upholstered cushioned wood pads, raised on metal glides
31.75" H x 52" W x 31" D

  • Notes: This iconic sofa was introduced by Herman Miller in 1956. Because it was expensive to produce, the company dropped the sofa from their product line in 1961. During this time, only 186 were manufactured in two different lengths. Not until the 1980's was the 52" long version reissued, and continue to be manufactured to this day in limited quantities.

    As with the Eames lounge chair and many other classic furniture items from the Herman Miller catalogue of the 1950's and 60s, this sofa includes the original "Domes of Silence" glides, which were discontinued in the 1970s, ten years before reissued versions began production.

    Irving Harper also designed the original Herman Miller logo.
  • Condition: With scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, and indentations commensurate with age and use. The frame with oxidation/rust and losses to the paint. One pad with split at upholstery seam, and each with soiling, discoloration, and scattered small spotted stains.

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October 15, 2024 10:00 AM PDT
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$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
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$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
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