The thought of furniture made out of hay isn’t too appealing but Fabio del Percio, an Italian upholsterer disagrees! The company has launched a new furniture collection called “Hey” which is made from Icelandic hay. The new collection is very contemporary in its style and it also comes with a a transparent PVC cover with a zipper. The sustainable and innovative furniture collection can be ordered
You know there is something fundamentally right about an object which is called “Relax”. Ideal for procrastinators, the Relax Sofa and Daybed has been designed by Zuzana Šišovská. The Sofa bed is extremely versatile and can be turned into a bed, a couch or a comfy chaise, Perfect for those who have limited space, the Relax will be appreciated for its intelligent design.
The Auratus Chair looks something straight out of a Stephan King movie and has a rather strange shape. However, that doesn’t mean it is ugly but just unique. The shaped has been inspired by poison dart frogs and the credit for the idea goes to Wilson Niño. The chaise features a plush and comfy cushion and the yellow contrasting with black makes this one quite an eye-catcher.
A modern sofa that is retro can be quite an oxymoron but the design team at Sophisticated Living has attempted just that with the Peahi. A modern take on retro seating, this beautiful sofa has an interesting mix of floral pattern and solid colors. The unit is modular and hence can be arranged anyway one wants to.
Modular furniture is quite a craze these days and with good reason. Since one is investing a lot of money in a product, one does expect utmost functionality. Check out the new Univers Seating System by Wolf Udo Wagner, which apart from being space-saving also is modular and can be used individually or as a whole unit.
The Nest/Nido is yet another contemporary take on multi-purpose furniture. Designed by Anders Backe for Karup, the Nido moonlights as a daybed and a comfortable lounger. The futon styled mattress seeks design inspiration from traditional Japanese design but makes it relevant to the western world also.
The Foldaway Massage Chair is just what the tired soul needs after a hard days work. Buy this chair to get an invigorating leg and foot massage anytime and the best part is that it doesn’t occupy too much space. The chair folds to the size of a small ottoman and one can activate the kneading and compression massage feature to relieves sore, tight muscles in the calves and ankles. Air cells in the seat expand and
The CONSTRUCT Chaise as the name suggest is about customization and versatility. The modern day lounger can easily be transformed into a daybed or a sofa given its modular design. Designed by Mathew Otto of Northern Michigan University’s School of Art and Design , the lounger is made of Maple wood and aluminum bars and has a dimension of 81.28 cm x 248.38 cm x 35.5.
The design field is flooded with modern chairs that are unique and funky. The Kurt Chair is also fulfills both the crier mentioned above. Designed by Bernhard-Burkhard, the deck chair challenges the user since it needs a wall or some sort of support to stay still. Now why someone would go through all the trouble is beyond me but it does add to the cool quotient.
We love the whole design with a conscious philosophy and really appreciate the Pink Swan Project. The project involves designers like Karim Rashid and Alexandra Von Furstenberg selling limited edition furniture and all the proceeds of the sales will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). The chairs are being exhibited at the Gagosian Shop on Madison Avenue and the SUITE New York’s showroom on P
