Drops Pouf by Camilla Hounsell Halvorsen
The Drops Pouf by Camilla Hounsell Halvorsen is a colorful, donut-looking cushion that is made with an inner tube covered by recycled upholstery material.
Posts Tagged ‘seating’
Thos. Moser Vita Collection
From Thos. Moser, the Vita Seating Collection is like mid-century/classic mashup. It’s available in a leather/cherry combo online and in stores.
Stephan Siepermann
I discovered Stephan Siepermann via Designspotter and fell in love with the wood tables — especially the Flower Table (above), then I discovered more, including some great chairs and stools that are assembled only using ties!
Frame Sofa by Cho Hyung Suk
“Frame Sofa” is a specially-structured sofa — there are two big cushions and one frame. Cho Hyung Suk has also designed a complementary table.
Capsule Collection by Deadgood
The forms apparent in the Capsule Collection from UK-based Deadgood are derived from a simple three-dimensional capsule shape and includes references to the solar system and 60’s space age adventure. The pieces in the collection are made using locally sourced waste fabrics.
Funaction f.Cushion
Funaction f.Cushion is a seat cover designed by Tetsu Kataoka that you can pump up with air to make it as cushiony or supportive as you like. It’s designed to help improve your posture while seated.
The fabric is made from 100% recycled PET bottles. Each woven meter uses seventeen recycled PET bottles (0.5L). It is also waterproof.
SKiN by Molteni&C
SKiN is a sculptural seating system which consists of a couch, loveseat, and chairs. It looks lightweight and compact. Its seating area is suspended and the decorative leather elements give it some interest while still being sophisticated.
Get Out! The Reinvention of the “Toi and Moi” Seat
If you browse through decor magazines presenting trends for 2010, you will notice the number of great twin seats, romantically called “Toi et Moi,” or “You and Me.” Maybe it is a sign of changing values, a desire to enjoy more togetherness or even the return of simple pleasures like conversation. In any event, if these are on your wish list, here are a few alternatives to inspire you.
The “Tu y Yo” from the Saler collection at Gandia Blasco, one of the best modern outdoor brands out there. The brand offers a complete set of pieces, including sofas, daybeds, poufs, etc. The collection is available in a huge variety of colors to mix and match.
Brain Wave Sofa by Lucas Maassen and Dries Verbruggen
The sofa’s unusual appearance is inspired by the shape of a brain wave scan measured by a elektro-encefalogram (EEG) using a set of electrodes connected to the designer’s head. This allowed the designer to have control over the design, since opening and closing his eyes influenced the brain wave’s shape. In addition, the concept is a reference to a futuristic workflow in which the designer only has to close his eyes and the computer “prints” the result out.
