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A seat, a backrest and even a simple writing desk, Miray Oktem’s “Twist Chair” is something that that would offer a comfortable and interesting seat especially for bookworms and PC users. It supports the user’s body in upper chest and forehead, allowing them to comfortably lean on the backrest for an easy reading or viewing through the hole. According to the designers, the seat would “extend towards the support to create a saddle like shape that transforms into a seat while sitting in a lower angle”. Its seat height, support height and forehead support height can be adjusted to fit different users. [Read the rest of this entry...]

There is an element of practicality in the “Chair Poster”, an innovative outdoor advertisement for KitKat. As you can see from the pictures, each part of the poster could be easily popped out and assembled into a chair for the passengers to sit on. And then, just as its slogan says, when you have a break, you may also want a KitKat… [Read the rest of this entry...]

Showcased at the Fifth Annual Competition SaloneSatellite WorldWide held in Moscow, the ‘Pavone’ furniture has attracted much attention, because of its smart and transformable design. Finished in a fabric and metal frame, the Pavone could easily switch between a table and an armchair via simple sliding, in order to meet the user’s different needs. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Coming from Jie-Jyun Lyu, the Multiple Chair is aimed at small living areas where full-size furniture is not welcome. Used as a big dude for one single person, the chair’s seat actually could be divided into 8 small pieces when you have to entertain too many people. Its stainless frame could be used to hang your coats and scarves after the Voltron chair is apart. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Incorporating an ‘accordion-like, honeycomb’ structure, the FlexibleLove Virgin by Chishen Chiu could accommodate a seating for 8 to 16 people at one time. The product line now consists of two different kinds of FlexibleLove, the Earth 8 and the Earth 16. Both of them are made of recycled materials like the recycled paper, recycled wood waste, etc. When given a simple pull at each end, the furniture could be easily transformed into a semicircular or a circular-shaped seating to hold as many as 16 people. But when folded up, it measures merely one tenths of that. [Read the rest of this entry...]

The chair is well-known for its unique shape. Just as you can see from the pictures, seemingly that one single chair is producing five exact reproductions! But the five semi-transparent chairs are also designed for use, as they’re actually finished in a welded steel frame fused with a transparent seat and back. [Read the rest of this entry...]

‘Fold’ by Fredrik Farg is an innovative set of chair that could be easily transformed into a stool through simple folding. So what are you waiting for? Fold your chair and share the stool! [Read the rest of this entry...]

Tokyo-based architect Ryuji Nakamura designed the ‘Hechima 4′, an eye-pleasing chair, with vulcanized fiber. Created for pleasure and recreation, the ‘weak’ chair is surprisingly strong in fact, thanks to its special and complex structure.

It measures 90cm x 90cm x 75cm (W x D x H). [Read the rest of this entry...]

An Italian designer Leonardo Perugi created the ‘Drop’, a convertible seat that could be transformed into a lounge, a sofa, a bed and more, according to your different needs. Featuring a geometric fit, the multifunctional furniture is quite a simple design without any fastening devices. Made from polyurethane foam, the lightweight furniture could also be disassembled into three parts, allowing you to easily take it anywhere. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Creative Factor: The ergonomics of the furniture and the stability.

You know those movable chairs, tables and stools that are lying about on the floor make your living room look messy? Well, no more, if you’re to use the ‘Shelf Made’ designed by Lies Van Kerckhove. It is a modular rack that hides 2 chairs, 2 stools and a table, which could be easily taken out of the shelf without affecting its stability.

Made from block hdf leicht stab plate, ‘Shelf Made’ is only available in black color and measures 1890 mm X 2110 mm X 400 mm (H x W x D). [Read the rest of this entry...]

Creative Factor: Lightweight and portable, the inflatable will offer you much convenience.

Designed by Malafor, the hailed ‘Blow Sofa’ is another innovative product from the imm cologne 2010. The concept is all about saving space and allowing you to use your furniture everywhere. Each set mainly includes two dunnage bags, a metal rack and several rubber straps. Just fill the dunnage bags with air, strap them onto the metal rack and you’ll then get a simple sofa for your guests! When not in use, the sofa could be easily thrown into your bag. [Read the rest of this entry...]

As a child, Pepe Heykoop used to build small-sized houses with wooden bricks, and when he grows up, he is still building something with wooden bricks. It is the Brick Series Furniture that Pepe Heykoop has been busy with. Also shown at imm cologne 2010, the Brick Series has drawn much attention due to its simple but interesting concept. Obviously the product has taken the cold wooden furniture to a new altitude. [Read the rest of this entry...]

A clover leaf having four leaflets instead of the normal three, is believed to be an omen of good luck. And most people like you and me had ever tried to seek for clovers when we were still children. Or you may be still searching for luck? You’ll find them on I New Idea: it’s the white clover chair, an eye-pleasing design for stylish modern house. [Read the rest of this entry...]

This is a multifunctional piece of furniture named as ‘Also Chair’. It is an armchair that could be changed into a desk when you flip the chair for 90 degrees. Apart from that, there’s a bookcase- either behind the backrest or below the table surface- for you to put books. Simple and functional all in one, ‘Also Chair’ is particularly perfect for small houses. [Read the rest of this entry...]

The picture has startled you? Well, that happened to me, too. Shaped like a blood drop, the chair is weird enough and I really couldn’t imagine who will set such a chair at home. Even so, the chair is still believed to ensure you a more comfortable seating. Try it and tell us if that’s true. [Read the rest of this entry...]