This Instagrammer’s collection of Hype Chairs sneakerizes classic furniture designs to awe us

Posted on 06/05/2023 by Gaurav Sood

Marco Rambaldi is a dreamer and for a ‘dreamer, reality is boring!’ No wonder he has employed AI and Photoshop skills to relieve his boredom and conjure up Hype Chairs that dress as Nike sneakers.

While the Instagrammer, who goes by the name of MarkVonRama, has sneakerheads drooling over his imagined versions of chairs; his handle comes with a disclaimer ‘nothing real and nothing for sale.’ This can be information for those who don’t lose sanity in awe; but the awed only realize the obvious after bombarding the comment section with needy blabber.

Designer: MarkVonRama

The artist and designer’s chair designs include Nike makeover of furniture pieces from Herman Miller and Miles van der Rohe. In addition to the sneaker-themed chairs, he previously shared sneaker-themed AI houses on the social media platform, which also garnered ample attraction.

MarkVonRama’s latest creation reimagines the Eames Lounge and Ottoman as Air Jordan 1 Retro High “Chicago” and the Eames Molded Shell Rocking chair as the Ambush Air Force 1. Since the Hype Chairs are not meant for lounging and are only for the eyes; the creative liberty has Jump man logo, fabric tags, and Swooshes all protruding from the sides of these furniture pieces.

There are eight chairs in the collection some of which – other than the AJ 1 and AF 1 – are based on designs from Mies van der Rohe and Vitra. These have armrests featuring Swooshes and lace eyelets from Air Jordan 4, adding to the sneaker-inspired aesthetic.

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Top 10 office chairs designed to make work fun, comfy + ergonomic

Posted on 22/04/2023 by Srishti Mitra

We often underestimate the importance of a great office chair. When in reality we really shouldn’t. We spend the majority of our day sitting on chairs, whether we’re working in our home office or a corporate one. Hence, this piece of furniture needs to be not only comfortable but ergonomic, and aesthetic as well. And we’ve curated a collection of chair designs that meet all these criteria! From a task chair that is made using 70% recycled materials to a fortune cookie-inspired wooden work pod – these innovative chair designs are not only a boon to your back, and help you maintain a healthy posture, but are also super comfy to sink into, and will perfectly match the interiors of your modern office. Enjoy.

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1. The Coffin Office Chair

Are you someone who absolutely despises your dead-end corporate job, well then, we may have found the chair for you! Shaped like a coffin, this wooden chair recently took the internet by storm. A Twitter user shared it on September 7th, and everyone who’s downright fed up with their jobs completely resonated with it.

Why is it noteworthy?

The conceptual coffin chair perfectly represents all the dreaded emotions employees feel throughout the entirety of their workday. It reflects the feeling of doom one experiences, as they have to sit through another pointless meeting that could have been an email.

What we like

Inspired by Rene Magritte’s painting titled The Balcony (1950)
Perfectly captures the feeling of having a dead-end job

What we dislike

It’s a concept!
There’s no cozy cushioning to get comfy in

2. D-Tach

D-Tach is a versatile stool that transforms into a small workspace designed to accommodate today’s mobile work culture. With each day, our world seems to become more and more mobile. Mobile offices, working from home, and freelance careers are increasing in popularity as we move away from corporate offices. With work culture making such a big shift towards mobile lifestyles, our home offices and furniture should reflect that.

Why is it noteworthy?

Industrial design student Andrew Chang decided to create a chair that fits the bill. D-Tach is a modular stool design that functions as a traditional office chair, only to disassemble into parts that provide a small working space on the go.

What we like

Transforms into a small workspace
Fits into most modern offices

What we dislike

We’re unsure how comfortable would the small workspace be to actually work in

3. The Fortune Chair

Designed by Hyeyoung Han and Hanyoung Lee, the Fortune Chair is really a mix between a bean bag, chair, and a pod, and it also happens to look like a fortune cookie. Much like its name suggests, the Fortune Chair is, in fact, inspired by a fortune cookie.

Why is it noteworthy?

Once you crack upon a fortune cookie, which is a pretty exciting process by itself, you’re rewarded with an inspirational little note that provides you a sneak peek into your future or gives you some cliche motto to live by. Although the experience is quite old-school now, there’s no denying that it’s quite fun and amusing as well. And these are the sentiments that the designers wanted to capture in their chair.

What we like

The chair includes a fortune cookie-inspired wooden outer wall, which functions as a covering frame that surrounds the user. This outer wall creates a cozy, comfortable, and private space for the user to sit in

What we dislike

The chair may not complement the aesthetics of modern contemporary offices

4. The Liberty Ocean Chair

Designed by the office furniture brand Humanscale, the Liberty Ocean chair, was as its name signifies, created using almost one kilogram of abandoned fishing nets found in the ocean.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Liberty Ocean chair range claims to be “first task chairs made from recycled fishing nets”, and is a brave and commendable effort on the part of Humanscale to tackle the evergrowing issue of ocean plastic.

What we like

The Liberty Ocean range features Humanscale’s form-sensing mesh back. The intriguing back automatically adjusts and merges with the form and contours of the user’s body, in turn functioning as a rather comfortable and ergonomic seat

What we dislike

Aesthetics are quite unassuming, quite similar to other office chairs on the market

5. The Peacock Chair

The Peacock Chair tries to solve some of the issues that may arise like “privacy, distractions, noise, and the ability to maintain a work/life balance”, according to the designers.

Why is it noteworthy?

From the name itself, this chair has a peacock-like shroud that will give a signal to the people around you and also give you a sense of privacy and temporarily put away the noise around you. When the shroud is in a downward position, this means you’re in a more casual situation, letting people know they can talk to you and you can talk to them. In this position, the shroud doesn’t really have any other purpose except to be sort of decorative. When the peacock’s “feathers” are up, obviously the one sitting on the chair wants to be left alone to focus and work or read or have some sense of peace.

What we like

Dampens the noise around you
Gives you a sense of privacy

What we dislike

There are similar products on the market

6. The 5° Chair

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve leaned back in almost every chair I sit in. If I have the room, I’ll tilt back until I hit that sweet spot and let the chair teeter back and forth. Some of us have fidget spinners and some of us lean our chairs all the way back. Designed specifically for those of us who share that same tendency, Seoul-based design firm 250 Design built the 5° Chair, an office chair that can rotate 360°, lean back and forward, and tilt from side to side.

Why is it noteworthy?

The chair’s seat plate cozies up to and hugs your hips for support from the bottom, with added cushion for comfort. Similarly, the backrest plate forms the shape of your back to bolster your posture and encourage an upright spine. The 5° Chair’s legs are reinforced in the core with angled wave springs that can tilt in any direction, while the chair’s spindle can lean from side to side, 5 degrees from its center point. The rotatability of the 5° Chair allows it to adjust to your body’s natural movement, offering support from every angle.

What we like

Adjust’s to your body’s natural movement
Embedded wave springs provide the chair with stationary mobility

What we dislike

Does not feature wheels

7. uuma

This portable table and chair combo is made from fiberglass, which offers the unit much-needed portability and durability. Fiberglass by virtue is a sustainable and pretty affordable material, it is also lightweight and robust in nature. The customizable furniture unit comprises four parts primarily that can be removed or put together with minimum know-how. The modular parts of the uuma include a height-adjustable metal leg – forming the central frame – and the lower and upper table layers.

Why is it noteworthy?

During the work-from-home regime, there may be times when you want to move to the balcony/garden and work while soaking in some sun. It seems easy with the choice of outdoor furniture, but if you have tried – you know – meeting the comfort of the workstation outside is not possible, and you end up cutting the adventure short, only to return to the more efficient work environment. With the umma the scenario is alterable. You can have a comfortable seat that can raise or lower on demand and can be clipped open to reveal a height-adjustable table. This table and chair can then be equally comfortable whether you choose to place it outside or inside in your home office nook. This means, with uuma you can work wherever and whenever you can find the right motivation and creativity you need for your work.

What we like

Can be used in multiple settings both indoors and outdoors
Highly portable and durable

What we dislike

The design may not be very ergonomic or comfortable to work on for long hours

8. The Sia Task Chair

The Sia Task Chair aims to bring a product that is well-designed and can be comfortable to use. But it also boasts the fact that it uses 70.6% recycled materials and does not even use any adhesive in putting the chair together.

Why is it noteworthy?

The company says it is its most sustainable product to date.. There are also several different colors available and if you’re ordering in bulk, the colors can be customized as well.

What we like

The chair itself has a soft-lined frame and a mesh that makes it comfortable, especially if you’ll be sitting on it for long periods of time during the day
When it reaches the end of life, 99.4% of the entire chair can be recycled

What we dislike

It looks like any other task chair available on the market

9. The Reversible Chair

Nicola Stäubli Reversible Chair Release

Nicola Stäubli is a Swiss architect and designer who created the Reversible Chair more than a decade ago. So it’s an old project, but it’s proof that a good design never goes out of style.

Why is it noteworthy?

This thing is reversible as you can quickly flip the rear legs. Doing so will transform the chair into a lounge chair. It also comes with a reversible cover so you can enjoy two color versions of the textile. With the two forms and several colors, you can get different objects. The set of steel tubes and the fabric is considered smart. You can assemble four different seats to match your need and style. All you need to do is flip over the rear legs to have a new chair.

What we like

The pipe pieces can be pulled apart and combined to create a new chair.
The design is efficient, convenient, and easy to understand

What we dislike

It’s an old design

10. The HÅG Capisco Chair

The HÅG Capisco chair ergonomic office seat is an innovative chair design that’s been amped with a variety of active sitting options, that ensure you don’t have to sit still all day long! It pairs perfectly with standing desks, or desks with an adjustable height. It comes in twelve different upholstery options, as well as three different color options.

Why is it noteworthy?

The chair works well for all kinds of people. Whether you’re a fidgety personality who loves to move around, or someone who enjoys stretching and practicing yoga – this chair works perfectly for everyone! It supports any seating position you may occupy – whether you sit backward, sideways, kneeling, cross-legged, squatting, or more.

What we like

Adjustable height – 15″ to 40″
Supports a maximum weight of 250 pounds

What we dislike

The chair’s quirky form may not merge harmoniously with modern office spaces

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Seashell-inspired chair combines digital and traditional techniques for a sculptural design

Posted on 16/04/2023 by JC Torres

Chairs are one of those things that almost literally disappear into the background when in use, mostly because your body blocks most of it from view. Of course, there are chairs that were designed right from the start to be eye-catching and conspicuous, either because of their size or because of their design. This rather unusual chair is definitely both, with a wide body and an unconventional construction. Despite its almost alien-like appearance, this chair is actually inspired by a common Earth creature, one that happens to spend its entire life lounging on sea floors. Using modern digital techniques and more conventional fabrication processes, it demonstrates how nature can inspire not only breath-taking designs but also functional and even comfortable, though you might not exactly get that feeling just by looking at it.

Designer: Ernesto Pastore

There are many instances in nature where artistic forms develop over millennia of evolution, and one of the most common ones are the shells of bivalve mollusks. These marine lifeforms have turned their exoskeletons into something that does more than just protect their soft bodies inside. These shells have evolved to become elegant forms that have long been held in high regard for their unique contours that look like a metaphor for the undulating rhythm of the seas.

Admittedly, it’s not exactly that easy to discern the inspiration behind this Seashell Chair. Its ode to bivalves is mostly expressed in the dual curvatures that intersect to form the vertical and horizontal axes of the chair. The distinctive ribbed forms of a seashell are also represented in a nontrivial manner as a collection of bent steel rods that make the chair look more like a wireframe than a finished piece of furniture.

The manner of the chair’s production is also a bit unusual, at least as far as seating furniture goes. Its form is actually a product of computational design tools and algorithms rather than a direct plan from the designer’s hands. The result is a unique assembly of outlines that was then 3D printed first to serve as a guide for craftsmen. Transitioning from digital to traditional, steel rods are then carefully bent and welded to produce the final form of the chair. The regular variants are then powder-coated in black, white, or silver, but a stainless steel version uses a satin finish to make it more suitable for outdoor use.

This chair definitely stretches one’s imagination on how it relates to seashells, but both man-made and natural objects carry a certain organic elegance that binds them together. Despite the way it looks, the intersecting outlines actually provide stability and comfort, making the chair an excellent attention-grabbing choice for both indoor and outdoor spaces.

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Cantilevered wooden chair experiment puts simplicity and efficiency on a pedestal

Posted on 08/04/2023 by JC Torres

The primary purpose of a chair is, of course, to provide something to sit on. The basic shape of a chair, from its legs to its back to its actual seat, has evolved over the centuries, resulting in a design that provides stability and comfort. That’s not to say that there’s only one way to design a chair, though, and there is plenty of wiggle room for tweaking forms and materials, depending on what the focus of the design is. This design experiment, for example, makes use of a rather unconventional design structure that gives it a unique silhouette and construction, though it may have admittedly reduced the comfort and stability of the overall design in the process.

Designers: Mirko Ihrig, Casey Lewis (LOTTO)

A good chair design would need to have stable legs to stand on, ample room to sit on, and a reliable back to lean on, though that last bit sometimes becomes optional when talking about stools and similar seating furniture. The combination of these three elements leads to a usable piece of furniture, but many designers try to change the formula a bit by using different forms, materials, or structures. Canti, for example, is an experiment that uses a common architectural structure to create a chair that highlights the use of wood as an industrialized material.

When used for construction, timber is often cut into planks because they are the most space-efficient form for production and transportation. The final product will, of course, look very different from this initial shape, but the Canti chair skips a few steps to reflect the original form of the plank. In short, it uses a simple plank of wood as the “spine” of the chair and uses another cantilevered plank as the seat.

This results in an interesting design that is almost brutalist in both its raw shape and material, though the wood is definitely finished to look and feel more approachable. It pays tribute to bare wooded planks used in construction and production. It also gives off a sense of imbalance and discomfort, which is ironic for something that is supposed to be designed for stability and comfort. The way the plank that serves as the main structure tilts backward might make you feel it will tip over, and the somewhat short protrusion that is the seat doesn’t inspire much confidence either.

Of course, the Canti chair does attempt to provide a bit of comfort by carving out an extremely subtle curve for the person’s body. That curve is indeed so minimal that you can even put things on the seat, turning the chair into a makeshift side table. It might not be the most comfortable chair to look at or even use, but Canti definitely sparks the imagination as a design experiment that could be close to being ready for production.

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Experimental + playful furniture collection made from plated steel looks like pieces of contorted paper clips

Posted on 07/04/2023 by Srishti Mitra

Designer Leah Ring set up her interdisciplinary studio Another Human in 2017, and since then has been wooing residential homes in California with her unique, fresh, and sunny design pieces. She loves sculptural furniture and leaves no chance to create them. And a sculptural furniture collection that she recently designed for her studio is the Doodle. The Doodle is Ring’s latest collection that looks exactly as it sounds – a bunch of scrappy doodles brought to life. Each piece is one-of-a-kind – hauntingly similar to its predecessor, yet painstakingly unique as well.

Designer: Leah Ring for Another Human

If you look closely the furniture pieces look like contorted pieces of paper clips. It looks like the result of an idle day at work, where one does nothing except twist and play around with paper clips, creating unique contraptions that look like absurd bits of metal, rather than functional pieces of stationery. Ring’s intention behind every piece was to make it look like a blind contour drawing brought to life in three dimensions. Nickel-plated steel arching was hand-bent and welded together, around a cast resin – resulting in an abstract-looking table and a pair of chairs that don’t look like they could stand by themselves, and yet they do! The cast-resin tabletop on the table looks gravity-defying.

Ring described the design process behind the Doodle collection as “free and exploratory”. And, indeed it does seem like it. The final pieces look like dynamic and quirky pieces of art, that you would find in an art show, than in a furniture store. But that’s exactly what makes this collection so unique! In a world where furniture has been shoved into a humdrum and mundane box, the Doodle Collection is Ring’s rebellion against boring and anticipated design languages. The pieces are quite different as compared to previous furniture designs launched by Another Human, which indicates Ring’s own expansion and experimentation as a designer.

The Doodle collection is definitely not for everyone, and you won’t see it in an office or restaurant. But for the brave-hearted furniture connoisseurs who love to experiment and add an element of fun to their homes, the Doodle designs would be an exciting addition to their living space.

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15 Types of Chairs you should know about

Posted on 15/03/2023 by Pooja Khanna Tyagi

The word chair is derived from the Latin term ‘cathedra’ or the seat of a bishop. Over the years, the chair’s design has evolved, and various country styles and modern style chairs have originated in different countries worldwide. Their shape, size, materials used, and seating style can identify each chair style. These pieces offer a cozy dining experience and are perfect for working in the home office or unwinding after a long day. Here is a curation of 15 beautiful chair styles that are highly functional and aesthetically pleasing, too.

1. Armchair

An Armchair is a comfortable upholstered chair that supports the forearms or elbow. The asymmetrical design of the Jill armchair is softened by its gently curved arms and sweeping backrest. The chair looks different from every angle and is expertly made of pine wood, velvet upholstery, and fine Italian leather.

Designer: arianeSke

2. Chaise Lounge

A ‘Chaise Lounge’ is an upholstered sofa or a long seat in the shape of a chair that is long enough to support the legs of the occupant. Just see how the Gravity Chaise Lounge by Cobermaster Concept challenges the laws of gravity. It features a fusion of art, design, and engineering that complements each other to achieve balance.

Designer: Cobermaster Concept

3. Egg Chair

Arne Jacobsen originally designed the Egg chair in 1959 for the Radisson SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark. Reminiscent of the shape of an egg, the base of this chair sits on a rotating base and is characterized by its smooth, rounded oval back and winged armchair design that nestles the occupant.

Designer: Arne Jacobsen (Dominique Rigo)

4. Wassily Chair

Designed by Hungarian architect and furniture designer Marcel Breuer in 1925, the Wassily chair is the first chair design that uses tubular steel to form its frame. Based on the principle of form follows function, Breuer reduced the classic club chair to its elemental lines and planes and brought forth a revolution in modernist furniture design.

Designer: Marce Breuer (Knoll)

5. Wishbone Chair

Hans Wenger designed the Wishbone Chair in 1949 for Carl Hansen & Søn. Inspired by the thrones of Chinese emperors, its steam-bent backrest and hand-woven seat define the chair alongside its comfortable yet minimal design.

Designer: Hans Wenger (Carl Hansen & Son)

6. Chesterfield Chair

A Chesterfield chair is a classic British upholstered seating that ensures optimum comfort. It features elaborately rolled arms and button-tufted upholstery where a pattern of buttons in the same material decorates the back of the seating, and it is finished with nailhead trim.

Designer: The Chesterfield Company

7. Director’s Chair

Reminiscent of folding chairs that directors often use on movie sets, the “Director’s Chair” is a lightweight chair that folds side by side and mimics the scissor’s action. It comprises a wooden framework, a paddle-shaped armrest, and a foldable base that makes it easy to move around and tuck away when needed. Originally, the chair was made of canvas, but now leather is the preferred upholstery material.

Designer: The African Touch

8. Rocking chairs

A conventional rocking chair is built on two curved pieces of wood that enable the person to rock backward and forward when sitting on it. The Velo Ash rocking chair by Jan Waterson is a sculptural work inspired by the seamless tubular construction seen in bicycle design. The rocking chair is ergonomic, while the Steam bent timber allows the occupant to bounce gently in place.

Designer: Jan Waterston (Curio)

9. Folding chairs

A folding chair is a space-saving, convenient piece of furniture that can be folded back when unused. It ensures easy storage and transportation and is a perfect alternative to outdoor furniture. The simple, minimalist compact design of the Pad chair is made from multiple wooden strips joined together. It effortlessly transforms from a 2D shape into a 3D chair and looks like a wooden plank or slab when closed.

Designer: Shaohan Yang

10. Recliner chairs

Recliner chairs have a moveable structure with a footrest and backrest that can be reclined as per the comfort and requirement of the occupant. One can pick from simple, manually operated recliners or those with technically advanced features like massage mode, vibrator, automatic recline, and so on. They are usually available in leather and faux leather upholstery.

Designer: Karimoku Furniture

11. Acapulco chairs

The Acapulco chair is mid-century modern furniture that is deeply rooted in Mexican design. It comprises a pear-shaped woven design and hand-woven fibers that form the foundation of the seating.

Designer: Silla Acapulco

12. Swivel chairs

A swivel chair is an ingenious seat that turns from side to side around a central point, usually without moving the base or feet of the chair. A Seoul-based design firm, 250 Design, built the 5° Chair. It is an office chair that can rotate 360°, lean back and forward, and tilt from side to side to support one’s posture and body’s natural movement.

Designer: 250 Design

13. Tulip Chair

Designed by Eero Saarinen in 1956, the Tulip chair is an icon of post-modern furniture resembling a flower and a stemmed wine glass. The one-legged chair is molded from a single material and describes Saarinen’s intentions to simplify the structure.

Designer: Eero Saarinen (Knoll)

14. Womb Chair

Eero Saarinen designed the Womb chair in 1946, which is in response to Florence Knoll’s request to create a chair that was like a basket full of pillows. Its sculptural shape is evocative of the natural shape of a womb, as many people have never felt comfortable and secure since they left the womb. The chair and ottoman are designed to envelop the occupant and allow them to relax.

Designer: Eero Saarinen (Knoll)

15. Meditation Chair

Meditation chairs provide comfort, encourage good back alignment, and relieve the pressure that gradually builds up in the back and legs when one tends to sit for long hours. Reminiscent of the traditional singing bowls used by Tibetan monks, the bowl-shaped “Goyo” chair is punctuated by a smooth, maple wood seat, and stand that encapsulate the occupant. The backrest and seat are angled and contoured to ensure comfort and allow one to meditate. In addition, one can strike the bowl to hear soft, rippling sounds resonate.

Designer: Lee Ye Chan

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This rereleased iconic Danish chair is built using recycled plastic and coffee bean shells

Posted on 28/02/2023 by Srishti Mitra

We often underestimate the importance of a great chair! When in reality we really shouldn’t. We spend the majority of our day sitting on chairs, whether we’re working in our home office, enjoying a meal, or simply sitting and reading a book for leisure! Hence, this piece of furniture needs to be not only comfortable but ergonomic, and aesthetic as well, and if it manages to be sustainable as well, then it really hits the spot! And one such chair design that I recently came across is the Conscious Chair by Mater Design.

Designer: Mater Design

Copenhagen-based furniture brand Mater Design recently re-rereleased a popular chair from the 1950s called the Conscious Chair. Now, why is the Conscious Chair called so? The Conscious Chair is called the Conscious Chair because it is crafted using recycled plastic, combined with coffee bean shells and sawdust. The chair was originally designed by Danish furniture designers and architects Børge Mogensen and Esben Klint in 1958. The chair is characterized by a simple silhouette and a curved wooden seat.

Matek Design took this classic chair and modernized it by crafting the back and seat from Matek – a material made by Mater Design using post-consumer or post-industrial waste. “Coffee bean shells, extracted during the roasting process, are an example of fiber material – sawdust from wood production is another,” said Mater Design. “The binder material is made from plastic waste or a plastic-based alternative. ”

“[Matek] enables us to make furniture from waste materials by combining fiber with a binder,” said the company. “The technology behind Matek allows us to capture carbon in our furniture by recycling waste into timeless classics using resources already available to us, instead of virgin materials.” This helps to create chairs that have been made using both wooden and recycled composite material elements. The Conscious Chair is available with oak-wood frames in color options of green, black-stained, or natural finishes. The seat and back come in options of wood waste grey, coffee waste light, and black. So, you can pick the color theme that suits your personal taste and preference, as well as the interiors of your home.

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This ergonomic net positive office chair is the first task chair made from recycled fishing nets

Posted on 14/02/2023 by Srishti Mitra

Since the transition from home offices to actual corporate offices has begun, it’s important to ensure that employees feel comfortable, safe, and motivated in their workplace. And adding the right furniture designs can greatly contribute to creating an office that is conducive to motivation and productivity. And if the design manages to be sustainable and ergonomic, well, you’ve hit all the checkboxes. And the Liberty Ocean chair by Humanscale aspires to be one such product!

Designer: Humanscale

Designed by the office furniture brand Humanscale, the Liberty Ocean chair, was as its name signifies, created using almost one kilogram of abandoned fishing nets found in the ocean! The Liberty Ocean chair range claims to be “first task chairs made from recycled fishing nets”, and is a brave and commendable effort on the part of Humanscale to tackle the evergrowing issue of ocean plastic. The chair is a successor of the brand’s original Liberty chair, which was also quite ergonomic and minimal. It was created with the late industrial designer Niels Diffrient and is still on sale in a wide range of colors and finishes.

Much like the Liberty range, the Liberty Ocean range also features Humanscale’s form-sensing mesh back. The intriguing back automatically adjusts and merges with the form and contours of the user’s body, in turn functioning as a rather comfortable and ergonomic seat. This is supported by a pivoting backrest, contoured seats, and a self-adjusting recliner. All these handy features come together to produce a chair with a “customized fit”.

“Liberty Ocean marries the timeless design of our classic Liberty chair while using recycled fishing nets that continuously degrade our oceans and marine life,” said Humanscale’s chief sustainability officer Jane Abernethy “At Humanscale, we’re constantly pushing the boundaries on how plastics and other materials can be reimagined into beautiful ergonomic furniture that not only serve our consumers but our world at large.” The Liberty Ocean chair is net positive – which basically means it is climate, water, and energy positive as well. In fact, over 60% of Humanscale’s products are net positive. The Liberty Ocean chair also comes with a 15-year warranty – serving you well until you retire!

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Porsche Design lounge chair is a geeky napping pod for workaholics

Posted on 14/02/2023 by Gaurav Sood

Porsche Design’s timeless elegance and functional design reflects in the fair share of furniture pieces the creative house has released so far. Adding to the growing list of furniture designs in Ferdinand Alexander Porsche’s brand collection for home and office.

Taking the elegance of the brand name into the smart furniture design territory for public spaces, or for that matter, Porsche’s own lounge space is this relaxing sofa pod that can be oriented in any set of configurations.

Designer: PDF Haus and Suhyeon Kwak

The design team has penned this lifestyle office furniture for Porsche Design’s resting area to create a balance between work and rest. The design of the pod completely secludes the user from the rest of the world, and doesn’t miss out on the geeky aspect. This ergonomically comfortable chair supports the user’s lower back and shoulders depending on the body shape for complete relaxation during breaks. It also comes with a recliner function for the odd nap to recharge the body’s battery.

There’s space on one side of the chair to keep books, tablet or snacks. A wireless charging island gives you complete freedom to stay put in place in the pod if you get anxious when the mobile device battery starts to dip. On the outside of the lounge chair, the ambient light changes color depending on the active status of the user. Each of these lounge chairs can be used individually or arranged in any configuration as desired.

Contrasting monochrome color variations of the lounge chair in light and dark grey will go well with any amenity space. Of course, it keeps up with Porsche Design’s signature monochrome hues, matched with the clean lines. The leather upholstery is elegantly done to keep up with the Porsche Design DNA, and maintain the definitive element of automotive sportiness too.

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1. The Coffin Office Chair

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2. D-Tach

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3. The Fortune Chair

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4. The Liberty Ocean Chair

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5. The Peacock Chair

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6. The 5° Chair

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7. uuma

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8. The Sia Task Chair

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9. The Reversible Chair

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What we like

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10. The HÅG Capisco Chair

Why is it noteworthy?

What we like

What we dislike

1. The Tekron Chair

2. Elsa Sofa

3. Drum

4. The Easy Chair

5. The Fortune Chair

6. The Form Single Sofa

7. Kenneth’s Sofa Chair

8. Sado Chair

9. Carrera’s Couches

10. The Pentagon Stool

1. Armchair

2. Chaise Lounge

3. Egg Chair

4. Wassily Chair

5. Wishbone Chair

6. Chesterfield Chair

7. Director’s Chair

8. Rocking chairs

9. Folding chairs

10. Recliner chairs

11. Acapulco chairs

12. Swivel chairs

13. Tulip Chair

14. Womb Chair

15. Meditation Chair