Marshmallow sofa

[2] It consists of a metal frame with round discs of covered foam, or "marshmallows", spread across the seat and back in a lattice arrangement.

The sofa, in the smaller of the two sizes, was re-issued in the 1980s as part of the "Herman Miller Classics" line and continues in production today.

[3] The invention did not live up to its promise, as covering the individual seat pads proved costly and time-consuming, turning the intended budget piece into a luxury product.

[1] The 52" version was re-issued in the 1980s as part of the "Herman Miller Classics" line and continues in production today, though in limited numbers.

[1] Circular "marshmallow" cushions made of foam and covered in fabric, vinyl, or leather were placed on a metal frame to form the sofa.

Marshmallow sofa at the Henry Ford Museum