There’s something almost poetic about furniture that moves. Not in the literal sense, but in the way it invites you to play, rearrange, and reimagine your space. The Moon Series from Craft of Both and MADE does exactly that, and honestly, it’s one of the most captivating furniture concepts I’ve seen in a while.
Picture this: a chair that unfolds like a Chinese paper fan, its pleated form spreading out in a graceful arc. That’s the essence of the Moon Series, designed by Christina Standaloft and Jay Jordan. The collection features two core pieces, the Moon Chair at 60 degrees and the Moon Bench at 120 degrees, both built on radial geometry that gives them this incredibly sculptural quality.
Designers: Christina Standaloft, Jay Jordan
What makes these pieces special isn’t just how they look (though they’re absolutely stunning). It’s how they work. The designers describe the interaction as a “meditative fan dance,” which might sound a bit flowery until you actually see someone adjusting the modules. There’s something genuinely calming about sliding those pleated panels along the wooden framework, customizing the backrest to exactly how you want it. It’s tactile design at its finest.
The modularity here goes way beyond what we usually see in flexible furniture. Each piece can be constantly redefined, changing both its physical form and the amount of space it occupies. Want more privacy? Add modules. Need a more open feel? Remove some. The radial structure means every adjustment changes not just comfort but the entire aesthetic of the piece.
But here’s where it gets really interesting. When you start combining multiple Moon Chairs or Benches together, you’re essentially creating sculptural landscapes in your living space. The arrangement of those fan-like elements determines everything: how the pieces orient toward each other, how much privacy each seating area has, the comfort level, and the overall visual impact. It’s like being handed a set of beautiful building blocks and being told to go wild.
The technical execution is impressive too. Those 60-degree and 120-degree angles aren’t arbitrary. They’re precisely calculated to allow the pieces to connect and configure in multiple ways. A full circle is 360 degrees, so you could theoretically arrange six Moon Chairs or three Moon Benches to create a complete circular seating area. Mix and match them, and the possibilities multiply exponentially.
What strikes me most about the Moon Series is how it bridges Eastern and Western design sensibilities. The inspiration from Chinese paper fans brings this delicate, almost ceremonial quality to the pieces. Yet the execution feels very contemporary, with clean lines and that minimalist aesthetic we’ve come to associate with modern Scandinavian or Japanese design. The wooden slats radiate outward like sunbeams, and those pleated paper or fabric panels catch the light beautifully.
There’s also something refreshingly honest about the design. You can see exactly how it works. The structure is exposed, the modularity is obvious, and the craftsmanship is on full display. In an era where so much furniture hides its mechanics behind upholstery and veneers, this transparency feels almost rebellious. From a practical standpoint, this kind of modular system makes a lot of sense for how we actually live today. Smaller spaces, frequent moves, evolving needs… furniture that can adapt alongside us isn’t just clever, it’s necessary. But the Moon Series doesn’t sacrifice beauty for function. If anything, the functionality enhances the beauty.
The partnership between Craft of Both and MADE brings together thoughtful design philosophy with production expertise, and it shows. These aren’t concept pieces that will never make it past the design blog circuit. They’re real, functional furniture that you could actually live with. I keep coming back to those images of someone adjusting the fan modules, their hands gently pulling the pleated material into place. There’s an intimacy there, a personal relationship between user and object that most furniture just doesn’t offer. Your Moon Chair becomes uniquely yours through how you configure it, day by day, mood by mood.
The Moon Series offers something different when we’re used to flat-pack sameness. It’s furniture that invites participation, rewards creativity, and somehow manages to be both statement piece and practical seating. That’s not an easy balance to strike, but Standaloft and Jordan have done it with grace.
