Nelson Cube Sofa
A 1968 George Nelson sofa balancing a strict wood frame with tailored cushions.
2337 × 686 × 800 mm
Source: product page text — Nelson Cube Sofa, 92-inch width — published as W 92 × D 31.5 × H 27 in
1968
USD 8,604 list, NCU3 92-inch sofa with natural white oak frame and Price Category 3 upholstery, Herman Miller Ancillary Price Book (10/26), 2026-10-15
Description
Overview
The Nelson Cube Sofa was designed by George Nelson in 1968. Its long solid wood frame encloses tufted cushions and a gently angled back in two available lengths.
Construction
Beveled frame members connect with tri-mitered edges. Square cushions are piped and tufted; Herman Miller lists textile, leather, and velvet upholstery. Natural wood grain varies between individual frames.
Specifications
- W 92 × D 31.5 × H 27 in, largest listed width
- Seat is 16 in high
- Usable seat depth is 21 in
Story
Cube at sofa scale
Nelson used the Cube design to place pliable seating within a disciplined wooden perimeter. The sofa is offered in two lengths and carries the same joinery, cushion treatment, and 1968 date as the armchair.
A daytime living room
Herman Miller connects the design with Nelson's idea that work could happen in a daytime living room with less tension, positioning the sofa between residential and workplace settings.
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