Furniture

September 16, 2022

Workaholics Can Sit in This Coffin-Shaped Office Chair Forever

Do you work really long hours at a desk? So long that sometimes it feels like you can't remember the last time you stood up? UK-based designer Chairbox has visualized what your chair may feel like. This 3D model imagines an office chair in the shape of a coffin, addressing work culture with a macabre sense of humor.

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May 24, 2022

Giant Dog Bed Is Specially Designed for Humans To Take Naps On

If you’ve ever dreamed of cuddling up next to your furry canine friend in their bed that looks oh-so-comfortable…well, dream no longer. Now, thanks to two college students in Vancouver, you can sleep in your very own human-sized dog bed. The cozy contraption is called the Plufl, and it’s literally a giant dog bed for humans.

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March 8, 2022

Mind-Bending Wooden Chair Looks Like It’s Been Suspended in Water

Most of us don't think of furniture as having a personality, but one look at the work of artist duo Wilkinson & Rivera may change your mind. Husband and wife Grant Wilkinson and Teresa Rivera collaborate on handmade chairs and stools that offer an unconventional twist on traditional crafts. One of their works, Windsor with Arms, went viral on Twitter for its whimsical design that looks like the chair is quivering.

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September 6, 2021

Know the Noguchi Table? Learn About Isamu Noguchi, the Sculptor Behind the Iconic Design

Have you heard of Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi? If the answer is no, you still may recognize his most famous work: the Noguchi table. The mid-century design features two elegantly curving pieces of wood that balance each other and seem to float off the ground. A simple sheet of glass cut into a blunt-edge triangular shape sits on top of this structure.

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