Nelson Style: Marshmallow Sofa

Inspired By: George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa

    Item No.: MC-5832

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One of the funnest and most unique examples of modern design is The Nelson Marshmallow Sofa. Created in 1956, no one had ever seen a sofa quite like this and the creators made it pretty much by accident, as it was a test frame for developing high resiliency cushions. Seeing that what was created was so much more than a utilitarian testing platform; we now have the much beloved Nelson Marshmallow Sofa.

Our Nelson Marshmallow Sofa is high quality, made to the specifications of the original. We use your choice of high quality full aniline-dyed, Italian leather over a high density foam cushion, providing both comfort and durability. The frame is powder-coated plated steel, providing a durable foundation for this modern sofa. The Nelson Marshmallow Sofa is a perfect addition to any modern furniture collection. Do you wonder if it is comfortable? Well, we are here to tell you that it is very comfortable - surprisingly so. Each round cushion provides excellent support, and the angle of the back rest perfectly contours to your back. Do you want to make your own mixture of cushion colors? We can do that too...just select that upholstery option on the drop down.

Dimensions:
Overall: 51w x 32.5d x 33h
Seat Interior: 51w x 20d
Seat Height: 17h
Weight: 97lbs

Requirements for Your Own Material:
Leather: 60.5 sq ft
Fabric: 5 yds
Modern Classics Furniture offers two levels of Top-Grain Italian Leathers. Each of the these groupings feature:
  • Top-grain Italian leather from Grade A hides
  • Semi aniline-dyed (standard) and 100% aniline-dyed (premium)
  • Made in Italy and imported to our factory
  • Have a UV and Moisture Guard built into the dye
  • Are not split hides or bonded leather
We are happy to mail you a physical piece of leather so you can hold it in your hands.


Below are the leather colors we offer for our Barcelona Collection. Our Standard Leathers (denoted with the prefix L1) are top-grain, aniline-dyed, and then color corrected with a slight embossing to create a more uniform grain pattern. Our Premium leathers (denoted with the prefix L2) are also top-grain, aniline-dyed but have a soft feel to them and much of the hides natural grain patterns are retained. All our leathers are considered equally durable and are ideal for home or commercial use. To read more about leather, read our A Guide to Understanding Upholstery Leather: A Primer.

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Standard Leathers (Top Grain - Textured)

Premium Leathers (Top Grain - Smooth)

Fabric Choices

Modern Boucle Fabric

We offer our own exclusive collection "boucle" textured fabric in an extensive collection of colors that are particularly suited for the mid-century modern furniture we make. This fabric and colors were custom made just for us, at a well-known North America mill. Made of 100% polyester, our boucle's are soft, durable (250K double rubs), stain and UV resistant. We have arranged these swatches in color groups below.

We are happy to mail you a physical piece of fabric so you can hold it in your hands. Click on any of these swatches to see an enlarged view.

 

Fabric Name: Modern Boucle Fabric
Content: 100% Post-Consumer recycled Polyester
Weight: 22 oz/linear yard
Finish: Greenshield„ (High Performance, Eco-friendly stain guard that beads liquids and easy to clean)
Abrasion Resistance: 250,000 Double Rubs(ASTM D4157-13)
Crocking: Wet: Class 5.0, Dry: Class 4.5 (AATCC 8)
Light Fastness: Class 4.0 - 5.0 @ 40 hours (AATCC 16 3511)
Pilling Resistance: Class 5.0 (ASTM D 3511)
Seam Slippage: Warp: 79.5 lbs Fill: 133.0 lbs (ASTM D 4034)
Tensile Strength: Warp: 177.0 lbs Fill: 234.0 lbs (ASTM D 5034)
Flammability: Class 1 (CAL 117-2013)
Date: 3/24/2026 3:40:37 PM