Named “270°” for the degree by which its 3 circular pipe mechanisms swing, this functional stool design is actually an all-in-one chair, desk and table! It’s the perfect multipurpose piece for both compact spaces and modern offices, effortlessly transitioning from seat to workstation with a simple pull of one of the panels.
Designer: Sankalp Sinha
Origami often has the connotation of lightness and fragility, but the MIura table is capable of holding weight up to an astonishing 176 lbs! The design, inspired by the origami fold of the same name, transforms from a flat sheet of paper into a functional, robust piece of furniture in one quick, straightforward folding process. Easy to transport or store, and even easier to assemble!
Designer: Forrest Radford
Check out this Kickstarter project called the Suzak – a lounge chair available in multiple color combinations. I’m partial to the simple design which invites you to sit almost any way you want. The material is made of industrial spandex that’s ultra tough, yet pliable. Strong enough to be used outdoors without concern for UV damage. You can support the project with as little as a $1 but you’ll need to put in $99 to get a chair. I want it because it looks like something my dog could use but easy for me to clean.
Designer: QSTO
The SPAN table’s unusual yet simple construction achieves a bold, deceivingly bulky aesthetic that is actually composed of minimal material usage and slender proportions. Composed of sweet chestnut and toughened glass, the legs are jointed with bespoke corner fillets that mirror the legs themselves, independently bonded to the glass top. Lit from above, this striking separation is visible through the translucent top.
Designer: Matthew Jones
The Mägi (Estonian for “mountain”) bench’s striking construction is composed of just two parts: the upper with simple and pure geometry that constitutes the seat in contrast with the lower base where jagged lines remind of stylized contours of headlands and mountainscapes while serving as both support and storage for books, magazines and other items.
Designers: Jari Nyman & Olli Mustikainen
The function of this modern furniture piece isn’t immediately obvious, but that’s just a part of its appeal! The Drop magazine stand’s functional tear-drop shape provides an elegant storage solution for all your periodicals and it also makes a great bookmark. Just place your current read over the top to save the page until you’re ready to pick it back up. The unique construction is made of 3mm birch sheets bound with a lamination technique that makes it possible to mold in just one major manufacturing process.
Designer: Designest
We’re loving this weird design! The Inception chair aims to break our ideas of the stereotypical chair in a number of ways. The striking elongated backrest’s divided planks sweep forward in random opposed to the classic elegant swoop backwards. According to designer Jong-Dae Ryu, this is also a functional enhancement, giving the seated person a place to hang a hat, bag or jacket. Additionally, a single arm rest on the right side is an uncommon feature that plays with the viewers perception and positioning when seated.
Designer: Jong-Dae Ryu
For once I am in total agreement with a designer’s explanation so I’m quoting word-for-word! “In general, we like to hang things on a chair. However, the back of chair is not a place to hang clothes. Angry Chair expresses such feeling toward men’s behavior by giving up the role of clothes hanger.”
Designer: Yena Lee
We’re loving this gothic-influenced stool, appropriately named… Venom. It looks more like a creature out of a bizarre Tim Burton world than a piece of furniture! In designing it, Jurmol Yao experimented with various surface changes to the carbon fiber material and ultimately utilized origami folds to achieve its sci-fi style. It’s a little menacing and a lot futuristic, perfect for those with modern spaces that aren’t afraid of something a little scary and wild.
Designer: Jurmol Yao
Gotta love this awesome kid’s chair by Japanese design firm, h220430! The unique design was inspired by the art of Furoshiki, where all forms of an object are created by wrapping them with a single piece of cloth, and the folding art of Origami where shapes are formed by folding. Flat-pack-ready, the chair arrives as a planar piece to be folded into position by the little one, inspiring their creativity through interaction as they help it come to life! So. Effing. Cool. I need an adult size for myself ASAP!
Designer: h220430
The INDU chair is composed of two entirely separate structures that allow the seating angle to be adjusted simply by shifting the position of the seat on one of three notches on the backrest. No mechanical systems to worry about or replace over time- just simple, intuitive construction that’s easy to work with. Further increasing the object’s lifespan, the fabric seat and back are easily removable and safe to machine-wash, making it super-easy to clean too.
Designer: Stefan Hrusovsky
The Lean on Me series of furniture by TSCHUS studio (a team of really cute designers I might add!) aims to challenge the user to rethink the way each object is used by forcing them to evaluate each interaction they have with the piece. For example, while most chairs dictate a predetermined direction and seating position, the “12min Stool” pictured here requires the user to make a conscious decision about what direction and what position they will sit. Hit the jump to see a vid on other thought-provoking designs!
Designer: TSCHUS Studio
One look at the Split Personality table’s contrasting aesthetic and it’s easy to understand the clever name! The coffee table was inspired by designer Axel Yberg’s own self reflection on his constant personal battle of opposing emotions when presented with a design challenge. With steel legs on one side & black walnut on the other, the materials meet in the middle to create an interwoven representation of the harmony created when everything finally comes together. Something many designers can relate to!
Designer: Axel Yberg
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