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A Chair for Clingy Lovers
If you’ve ever had someone sit in your lap, you know that 15 minutes is about the max your legs can handle. It’s really not fair. The Hug chair brings simple design and human gesture together for that extra time you want to sit with your significant other. When you’re away from your special someone the extra seat doubles as a convenient space, perfect for catching up on video chat.
Designer: Ilian Milinov
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moreno says
coooooooooooool
Sam Hopperton says
Very nice! Would be even better if it could be adjusted, and moved to different heights etc
Herp Derp says
if you actually look at the diagram of how they are sitting in that chair, your leg doesnt go underneath the female platform. you sit caddy corner with your leg AGAINST it, and the girl sits merrily on a platform with her legs in your lap. Theres no need for different heights
James says
I assume that the male section and female section have both been catered for all sizes of people? I would guess that for 8/10 people, this wouldn't be comfortable or even sittable. Gorgeous idea, just needs work.
Matt says
maybe lose some weight?
Guest 23 says
Well that was rather…rude…
Honestly, the top level looks like it could hold about 70 or 80 pounds before it would start to buckle or sag. And no one I know over the age of twelve weighs 70 or 80 pounds. It also looks like it's made for people with size 0 butts. And hey, newsflash, not everyone is an anorexic supermodel.
And even with a sturdier design and wider seats, people don't sit like that and hold still when they're lap-hugging. They move around, they snuggle and cuddle. As it is, the design would be pretty useless when it comes to snuggling.
About as comfortable as a school desk, and about as useful. Maybe a good laptop desk, but….I just can't imagine it being at all comfortable for sitting “on” someone's lap. Maybe if the seats were widened and lengthened out, more like a two-tier loveseat than a school chair, it would be a bit more realistic.
Jenn says
Before you call out people for being rude…
I'm a size zero, eat 5 meals a day, always have sweets, but far from an anorexic supermodel.
So before calling someone out, maybe you should check your own comments.
liz says
you're completely missing the point. Not everyone is as awesome as you…duh.
brotherjon says
yeah Jenn, you are too awesome….except for that rude thing
Guest says
no one was talking to you or even said anything to you that would be considered in the least bit offensive. matt's comment was rude.
thats like matt said try some acne cream! & guest said he was rude cause not everyone has washes it every minute like some people with flawless skin & you come around all oh i rub grease on my face but my skin is flawless so get your facts straight. like wtf? you're annoying.
LOL says
lol wut?
jenn says
wow .. that was harsh
Timothy Metcalfe says
Have different sizes. Fixed.
Cailley says
how do you BUY it?
Ashley says
I WANT ONE TOO.
I EMAILED THE DESIGNER.
pomast says
a great idea indeed, the designer might have suffered with his girl friend on lap lol…
Guest says
Great, except that I'm not straight therefore according to the picture this chair won't work for me and my partner.
guest says
well i'm a gay male and could see it working… well… not horribly!… then again i'm pretty small!
Guest says
Its just one interpretation. Calm down.
LOL says
Relax, that woman is really a man cross dressing.
@TerrisLinenbach says
That's handy for the first month of the relationship. Then, it's a chair for the next 50 years. At least it's functional.
Gravis Beacon says
@TerrisLinenbach I've been married for close to 7 years and my wife still sits on my lap a couple times a week…
@TerrisLinenbach says
Don't wake up from your dream then
Irving says
Sorry Terris, but just because you have no intimacy left in your relationship dosen't mean that nobody else does.
John says
Ouch! Hey Terris, you want some aloe for that burn?
Heather says
Is this chair available for purchase somewhere? I don’t see it on the Yanko Design website.
Daniel Preda says
Nice chair:)) You must sale it.
Mike Barnard says
Apparently homophobic comment from Joe reported to site administrators.
Re the chair: fun curvy twist. I can see this with stain resistant fabric having a variety of uses beyond laptops and laps.
Keep designing.
Heather says
Is this chair available for purchase somewhere? I don’t see it on the Yanko Design website.
Dude says
Fat people need not apply
fashionvsfunction says
Honestly, is this what bright minds are spending their time on? This designs only saving grace is that it can double as a mini-workstation for a laptop or a book. Can't we use talent to create well-designed products for more necessary means? It almost seems ignorant to even consider a product this extravagant in world being darkened by the shadow of carbon credits and tsunami devastation. A cute idea by the priorities seem a little skewed.
see u nxt tuesday! says
I would like to add more than one thumb down to your stupid freaking comment. An interior decorator/artist/whatever the hell they want to call themselves, need not apply oneself to a fictitious idea of “carbon credits” or the rescue effort in Japan. They need to keep on doing what they're doing, making furniture and art, and sometimes art that is furniture (visa versa).
So, you can simply consider this reply as an additional five thumbs down, you douche.
fashionvsfunction says
You can add as many thumbs down to my comment as you like, but your knee-jerk reaction to my words doesn't present much of an argument for those you are trying to support. As a designer myself, and a concerned citizen, I (and a considerably large group of respected designers the world over) see an increasing need to create products that contribute to the greater good, help people, or reinvent dated attitudes toward product development. I'm sorry you weren't able to keep your post professional.
functionvsfunction says
WOW, it's really cool that you thought of big words like “carbon credits” and “tsunami devastation”. I bet your pretentious attitude has helped saved a TON of lives. Also, just in retort… you were so quick to judge the “bright minds” that designed this chair and what a waste of time that was. Speaking of wasting time, didn't you also waste precious life-saving time looking at this stuff online, and then not only did you take the time to look through all this, you then took the time to post comments with all your negative nancy attitude… think of the lampshade you could have designed that would bring an end to global warming! I bet spewing all that negativity is really helping the Japanese economy get back on its feet, too. Thanks for all you help, Superman.
bleh says
your an idiot…global warming, lamp shade…stfu…mr designer man…
just cause this guy didn't use his “talents” to help out global 'threats” doesn't mean he wasted his time. Bet he makes a million bucks before you do.
You self righteous mofo. I can already see your one of those that thinks he's better than everyone and has to put a word in on EVERYTHING even if it's negative and NOT needed. Go design something a glory hole or something. Douche.
Pu face says
I think the fact that your comments pulled in a combined total of -53 and “see u next Tuesday”s comments pulled in a +15 proves that you are, at least in the general public's eye, wrong. I'm sorry my friend. Better luck next time.
Indeed says
Honestly, is this what bright minds are spending their time on? This posts only saving grace is that it can double as a soap box or baw corner. Can't we use talent to create well-thought out posts for more necessary means? It almost seems ignorant to even consider a post this extravagant in world being darkened by the shadow of carbon credits and tsunami devastation. A cute idea by the priorities seem a little skewed.
ecuPirate says
i would love to hear some of your “designs” that are worth using talent and are necessary for this world that is shadowed by carbon credits
Roberta says
Cute idea, would be something I'd like to have in my apartment.
matthew says
sick chair!
Cody D. says
where the hell do you buy this?!?
Kilimonian says
I would totally buy it if it was adjustable. I'm not heavy but my boyfriend is tall with long legs
the dude says
it would be wierd if he was tall with short legs.. lol
Sandra says
What a nice idea, but I'm forever alone…
DudeIt'sMe says
Yeah but I bet you have a laptop
Byyaahhhh says
Use the chair to pick someone up, just be like, “Hey, I've gotta chair I can't sit in because it keeps tipping over if you're not there.”
decaPODA says
mmm…something like this you meant??
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RGKDoMj9NKI/TTv9kKZfnqI...
nice to pad it up with a laptop though
South_44 says
Clever, nice idea.
Thought about perhaps using more of a space concervation concept?
perhaps a storage area on the back of the chair?
gotnicer says
I thought the whole idea of lovers is that the girls sits on the boy's laps…
mateo says
how much space is between the two extruding pieces?!
Pirate says
Black sails at midnight!
Mika says
THATS FUCKING AWESOME!
fajas colombianas says
Well, the extension would be great for a laptop dock.
sharyf says
awesome….i need it….
Doctor says
And if you don't have a clingy lover, your laptop will do
Jon Jon says
What kinda chair is that??? OMG clingy people need love too but that is what the door mat is for lol… Love it!!!
Jose Rodriguez says
Realisticly when you have a piece of furniture for two persons they better really love each other like no other a lot like stuck on crazy glue status. Now for some rudimentary questions. Can you have sex on that piece furniture? Can it host a 300 lb heffer? Can you pass out on it? If you woke up one morning and there is a grizzly bear stairing directly at you right in your face what can do to get off of there quickly? If your clingy partner bought it and then you separate from him/her cuz they are way to clingy would you take it back? Is it easy cleaning for messy individuals? If your in a bad mood can you separate it into two pieces so that you can push your partner away when you feel it's nessary? It looks like Gigantasaurus Toilet seat for fat people where is the bowl? These are Q&A's that need answering.
smoke weed says
the guy who invented this def had a fat girlfriend
mellisa roberts says
kissyum…… i love this chair i have plenty of ideas on how else to use it… lol
Nate says
I would use this chair for…. nothing. I'm not a kid. This is total college kid crap.
Afrikitten says
I love this chair! I think it's fun and clever. I think some people take life too seriously without seeing the fun side. I would love this chair in my house, even just as a talking point and something entertaining for my friends.
simplesouls says
very creative and very useful. good job
portable ac says
So cool chair! Idea is brilliant, definitely amusing!
Mackenzie says
Awesome!
Tristan Carter says
You know the computer is what 90%of us are gonna be using it for.
Jimmy says
pessimistic much?
austin says
rad, i want one thanx
Filip says
This is so awesome
iLova says
Unique design, liked it very much, but what about the solidity?
robyn says
I need one.
Ashley says
I WANT ONE TOO.
I EMAILED THE DESIGNER.
Guest says
no one was talking to you or even said anything to you that would be considered in the least bit offensive. matt's comment was rude.
thats like matt said try some acne cream! & guest said he was rude cause not everyone has washes it every minute like some people with flawless skin & you come around all oh i rub grease on my face but my skin is flawless so get your facts straight. like wtf? you're annoying.
LOL says
lol wut?
klieon says
This is soooooo friggin awesome!!! LOVE IT!!! lol!
klieon says
This is soooooo friggin awesome!!! LOVE IT!!! lol!
Jennifer says
I agree with Jenn. I am 5ft3 and a size DOUBLE ZERO. Bring on the thumbs down. Why? Because I'm 20, working 2 jobs, and too poor to eat 3 meals a day. I'm terribly sorry if that makes people unhappy. I cant control my weight any more than you can control yours. Everyone is so quick to judge.
On a brighter note, this is a brilliant chair
Jennifer says
I agree with Jenn. I am 5ft3 and a size DOUBLE ZERO. Bring on the thumbs down. Why? Because I'm 20, working 2 jobs, and too poor to eat 3 meals a day. I'm terribly sorry if that makes people unhappy. I cant control my weight any more than you can control yours. Everyone is so quick to judge.
On a brighter note, this is a brilliant chair
jenn says
wow .. that was harsh
guest says
well i'm a gay male and could see it working… well… not horribly!… then again i'm pretty small!
Herp Derp says
if you actually look at the diagram of how they are sitting in that chair, your leg doesnt go underneath the female platform. you sit caddy corner with your leg AGAINST it, and the girl sits merrily on a platform with her legs in your lap. Theres no need for different heights
Juancho says
Ideal… muy ingenioso…
Juancho says
Ideal… muy ingenioso…
Tammie says
This chair is not on the Yanko website!!!!
Tammie says
[...]This chair is not on the Yanko website!!!![...]
Tammie says
This chair is not on the Yanko website!!!!
Tammie says
[...]This chair is not on the Yanko website!!!![...]
Guest says
Its just one interpretation. Calm down.
Amanda says
stop complaining, if you're fat don't buy the dang chair.
LOL says
Relax, that woman is really a man cross dressing.
Indeed says
Honestly, is this what bright minds are spending their time on? This posts only saving grace is that it can double as a soap box or baw corner. Can't we use talent to create well-thought out posts for more necessary means? It almost seems ignorant to even consider a post this extravagant in world being darkened by the shadow of carbon credits and tsunami devastation. A cute idea by the priorities seem a little skewed.
Amanda says
stop complaining, if you're fat don't buy the dang chair.
Yen says
when can i buy this?
Yen says
when can i buy this?
clipping path says
Woooooow brilliant idea!! very nice…..
csy says
cute chair; it doesn’t look very comfortable for 2 people as they are depicting, i think the usage as a platform for a laptop or whatever… why is everyone talking about things that have nothing to do with the chair or furniture or design at all?
csy says
oops i meant i think the usage as a platform for a laptop or whatever looks more practical. sorry for not finishing that thought in my previous post.
Nat's a moron says
Thanks for the worthless post Nate. We’re all very happy for you. Congratulations for not being a college kid. I guess you’re a full grown boring adult now huh. Stay seated comfortably in your lazy boy and read the newspaper. Leave the internet to the youth and the creative people in this world who still think outside the box.
Curator of Shit says
this chair will never be used for that purpose…it would be better for sitting and eating chips
John williams says
Really nice and wonderful creative thinking. Thanks for sharing…
JOYDEEP GHOSH says
Nice design,nice engineering,nice interior support.///
Abstract Logo Design says
Great Interior stuff, should have this one. Thanks for sharing.
Jared says
Lose weight, the top shelf can hold 150lbs max, if you are female over that weight and aren’t intensely tall, you are larger than you should be. CHeck you height/weight index, aim for a 13-16% body fat. Work out for tone muscle, and do cardio, don’t be fat. ;D
Abby says
That’s such a shame!!!! I wish it was stronger!!!
Jim says
Gain muscle? That won’t exactly help with the 150 boundary bro
Sebastian says
Nice design!!!
Sebastian
Themescompany says
We find this post really creative for this reason we tweet it..keep going.!!
Bruno says
Perfect for laptops, not sure about cligy lovers, I like it a lot
Kai says
This IS ingenius. of course needs some work, but the idea is what counts am I right? doesn’t have to be the literal design, but it basically gets the idea across. I mean the seat could easily be improved, some cushions and more room for stabilization as well as to accommodate anyone of all sizes(within reason). I am thinking more like a recliner chair etc. I hope that clears it up. Never would have thought of this.
Autumn says
The higher platform isn’t just for females.
Doug says
It is simple and elegant. The diagram of the couple is there to help the unimaginative. The top is supported the exact same way as the bottom and can support the same weight as the bottom.
Natalie says
I like that one ^^!
Case says
Just let her sit on your lap.
Agadir location says
i really like the idea, i hop you do some technical changes.
Marcus says
No sir. You are horribly wrong. There is no fun in this what so ever. If you honestly think this is a good idea, i think its time for you to come out of the closet.
Lily says
I was so confused by this when I first opened the page. Very cute though. Probably not very practical but a good conversation piece if you have the money to toss around.
bencars says
i loke this designe
lahoucine from agadir morocco (www.frvoiturepaschermaroc.com)
laura says
Oh my gosh i just love it! !!!!
Last Shoot Photography says
such romantic
matt says
I spend most of my time figuring out how to get away from my girlfriend. This chair is the antichrist for guys.
Juan says
IF you actually look at the pictures you can see that the platform is being supported by legs.
MJM87 says
My school has had those for years, they’re called desks.
Moonfashions says
I like it..good design very nice..
Santa says
I could do with one of these at christmas!!!!
terrie says
I luv the design great idea lovin it!
jim says
the whole point of sitting in the lap of someone is to feel the other person. if it start hurting your leg just change her to the other side or put her in the kitchen for a while. this chair is not for a clingy lover.
ram antolin says
wow this is amazing, i want one.
dpg0122 says
It could probably hold more weight if it was made from a strong metal instead of the flimsey looking material.
Tyler says
This is great… for lefties.
Surminga says
This is very sweet…..
Ajay says
Wow!!!!!!!!!!! Very nice design and great idea
MrPBros says
Awesome Design…. Just amazing!!
Nasir says
Damn creative idea. I would love to have one. How much this cost and where can I buy one?
Sarah Jackson says
this one is coolest design of furniture ever …
Erika says
People like are you are infuriating. You preach this Well I’m judge-free and it’s okay to be overweight etc.etc. But then you attack thin people! I’m a size 0 and weigh 95 pounds but I’m not anorexic OR a model! I have a problem gaining weight but here are people like you who trash skinny people.
It’s a cute chair and sure I doubt it’d start to sag with a bit more weight but then hey- don’t buy it.
Brett Torrey Haynes says
Fantastic chair!
Daniel Nielsen says
I love this chair. If i could I would buy one.
naresh says
nice
Vedette says
They pretty much resemble the modern school desks that we have today, its just that this one is much further inclined.
rishabh misra says
nice
Avery says
this looks like the designer may have been quite horny when they made this…subconsciously at least…because it looks like it has many more uses than just for two lovers cuddling
muffin says
Where can i buy this chair and is it for a reasonable price? I love it and would think it s a great addition to my home!
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