With a greater number of consumers living in small spaces, there is an increasing need to find multifunctional furniture items, such as customizable seating. For those with limited living space, customizable pieces offer a flexible and functional alternative to full-size furniture sets.
Adjustable sofas are one example of customizable seating. These ingenious furniture pieces allow users to maximize the seating capacity of their home simply by changing the size, shape or configuration of their couch. Some of the most interesting examples of customizable seating include shape-shifting sofas, couches with ergonomically adjustable pillows and geometric sectionals.
Beyond sofas, other examples of customizable seating include office and dining room furniture as well. For example, there are button-adjusting seats that can be converted into dining room chairs. There are also yoga-inspired office chairs that allow the user to shift into different postures and poses. These ingenious examples of customizable seating allow consumers to maximize the few furniture pieces they own.
42 Examples of Customizable Seating
From Adaptable Sofa Seats to Modular Beanbag Loungers:
Katherine Pendrill — Jul 29, 2015 — Art & Design
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Flexible Futuristic Furniture
These Futuristic Furniture Designs Transform to Suit Various Needs
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Modular Couch-Shelf Hybrids
This Sectional Sofa Has a Built-in Shelf for Holding Books and Plants
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Ergonomically Arrangeable Pillows
This Dual Pillow Can Configure into Many Forms
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Customizable Tetris Couches
Bloc’d Sofa is Assembled from an Assortment of Different Cushion
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Button-Adjusting Seating
The Stockholm Chair is Fit for Two Rooms with an Effortless Reorientation
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Wooden Log Benches
The Mocho by Timoteo and Fernandes is Basic
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Customizable Block Furniture
These Innovative Seats are Made from Adjustable Foam Bars
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Modular Asymmetrical Armchairs
Giuseppe Vigano's Roxy Revamps Leather Seats With The Juno Form
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Geometric Customizable Sofas
The Ron Arad Do-Lo-Rez is a Blocked Masterpiece
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Majestically Modular Couches
The Itaca Sofa by Bontempi is a Stylishly Sophisticated Modern Sofa
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Modular Sofa Seating
The Switch Sofa Transforms its Look at the Blink of an Eye
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Custom LEGO Furniture
The LEGO Brick Coffee Table Lets You Decorate Like a Kid
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Topographic Sofa Designs
Vary by Nina Bruun is a Leveled Couch That Can Be Customized by Users
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Shape-Shifting Sofa Designs
The Cubel Mini Can Turn From a Chair to a Bed in a Few Flips
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Modular Block Couches
This Customizable Modular Couch is Made Up Of Several Easy-to-Carry Pieces
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Minimalist High-Backed Chairs
NAGI by Tomoya Tabuchi is a Curvy Seat for Reading or Working
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Customizable Cozy Couches
Constance Guisset's NUBILO Sofa Can Be Re-Arranged to Maximize Comfort
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Customizable Designer Furniture
Open Source Furniture by Philippe Starck Can be Excitingly Tweaked
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Adjustable Cushioned Armchaires
Saola from Leolux Looks Like a Luxurious Dentist Chair
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Cheese Slice Seating
The Brie Chairs Have Been Prepared From Unrecyclable Paper
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Adaptable Sofa Seats
The Nest Chair Can Creatively Change Form in Varying Situations
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Modular Lounge Furniture
This Collection Has a Few That Pieces Can Be Combined and Customized
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Sleek Modular Couches
This Reconfigurable Seating Unit Has Endless Possibilities
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Customizable Polygon Shelving
The BUILD Storage System by Jack Godfrey Wood and Tom Ballhatchet
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Revitalized Retro Seating
This Collection of Drop Chairs is Modern and Customizable
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Yoga-Inspired Office Chairs
The Sukhasana Yoga Chair Helps You Comfortably Sit Cross-Legged
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Slithering Modular Sofas
The Kler Swing W126 Has Four Units for a Varied and Customizable Couch
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Collapsible Stool Seating
This Foldable Chair is Perfect for Interiors That are Limited in Size
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Customizable DIY String Seating
The Strung Stool by Not Tom is Put Together by the User
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Customizable Jersey Sofas
This New Modular Sofa System is Smart and Comfortable
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Ultra Versatile Seating
The Zinta Sofa by Lievore Altherr Molina Changes in Look and Compilation
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Interchangeable Furnishing Collections
The Beso Chair Program Pieces Can Be Updated with Fabrics
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Snugly Sweater-Inspired Furniture
These Sweater Chairs Make Sitting Down Even More Comfortable
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Socialization-Inducing Seating
The Nurus 4U Piece Encourages Users to Sit with One Another
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Form-Fitting Office Chairs
This Modern Office Chair Takes the Adjustable Chair Even Farther
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Customizable Conference Chairs
The 'Pair' Chairs Feature an Adaptable Design Aesthetic
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Virtually Customizable Sofas
This Platform Lets You Customize Your Own Sofa in Any Shape or Color
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Modular Bowl Chairs
These Seats Designed by Linda Bo Bardi Offer a Modern Circular Aesthetic
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Plastic Crate Shelters
These Shelters are Made with Easily Accessible Materials
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Buckled Bean Bags
The Fatboy Buggle-up Ensures that People Stay Comfortably Upright
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Chic Growing Chairs
Nuna's Clever High Chair Design Grows with Your Child as They Develop
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Interlocking Mobile Benches
'Brothers in Benches' is a Series of Benches Placed in Johannesburg
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Cozy 60s-Inspired Seating Solutions
The IKEA DYVLINGE Swivel Armchair Revives a Classic Design
Space-Saving Foldable Desks
Friday Furniture's Clamshell Desk Has an Appealing Design
Foldable Camping Couches
This Couch Can Be Carried to Campsites For Consummate Outdoor Lounging
Multipurpose Polycarbonate Furniture
The 'Push Fit Chair' by Liam de la Beyodere is Stylish
Multifunctional Sleek Furniture
Hoek Home Presents the Modular FLEX Furniture Designs
Comforting Adaptable Sofa Chairs
The Baby Bird Reincarnation 3-Way Sofa Bed Comes in Five Colors
Transforming Stool-Integrated Tables
The 'Quartet' Side Table Hides Four Stools Within
Modular Storage-Equipped Pet Sofas
The Conceptual Grid Sofa from Sunriu Design is Multifunctional
Ultra-Sophisticated Sofa Designs
Fogia Boasts a Range of Sofa Designs with Swedish Sensibilities
3D-Knit Airplane Seat Designs
The 'Modulo' Aircraft Seat Concept Sustainably Upgrades First Class
Futuristic Comfortable Sustainable Sofas
Vitra and Panter & Tourron Create the Anagram Sofa
Adaptable Ergonomic Office Seating
The 'Moon Chair' by Serena Papait is Comfortable Yet Stylish
Customizable Content Creator Chairs
The Bauhutte Streamers Chair G-210 is Ergonomic and Stylish
Flexing Ergonomic Dining Chairs
The Noho Move Chair Was Created with the Help of Formway
Stylish Stackable Office Chairs
The Herman Miller x Stefan Diez 'Fuld' Nesting Chair is Ergonomic
Multifunctional Living Room Tables
This Aliving Coffee Table Doesn't Require Tools to Build
Curvaceous Modular Sofa Systems
The Michelin Modular Sofa System Works with Two Modules
TV Packaging Seating Solutions
The 'Cuna' Furniture by Valeria Coello is Made Out of Cardboard
Portable Air-Filled Sofas
Muji's Sofa Made from Air is Lightweight and Easy to Move
People-Pleasing Office Furniture
Form Us with Love's Cubicle System is Minimalist and Interesting
3D-Printed Sustainable Chairs
Eva Dugintseva Designs the Som Chair Concept with No Screws
Customizable Office Furniture
The Steelcase Flex Personal Spaces Desk System is Comfy and Private
Iconic Furniture Releases
Fasetti is Reimagining Olof Ottelin's Jumbo Lounge Chair
Modern Moveable Backrest Sofas
The DE SEDE DS-888 Collina Prioritizes a Modular Design
Contemporary Design-Forward Seating Lines
Fasetti’s Autumn 2024 Collection is Chic and High-End
Posh Pet-Friendly Chair Designs
The Conceptual 'Quella' Chair by Dhiraj Choudhari is Plywood-Made
Hyper-Customizable Desks
This Desk by Den Addresses the Challenges a Personalized Workspace
Sleek Multipurpose Crib Furniture
Zhipeng Qiu and Yufeng Lin Present a Unique Chair-Crib Design
Ergonomic Sleek Modular Seatings
Morgan Furniture Presents the Valencia Modular Seating
Longevity-Focused Luxe Sofas
Anderssen & Voll Design the Spoke Sofa for Takt to Last Generations
Ultra-Minimal Stool Designs
The Sedeo Chair by Humanscale is Ergonomic and Elegantly Minimalist
Chic Comfortable Furnishings
Herman Miller Teams Up with Gabriel Tan on a Pair of New Designs
Bohemian Bean Bag Seating
The Sage X Clare Camarillo Bean Bag is Comfortable and Eye-Catching
Shapeshifting Office-Ready Armchairs
The Egoitaliano Smirk Armchair Transforms into a Lounger
Comfort-Focused Chair Designs
The Lovesac Company Has Introduced the PillowSac Accent Chair
Performance-Driven Ergonomic Office Chairs
Stan Deng's Newtral Magich Chair is Ultra-Adaptable
Interchangeable Cushion Furniture
The 'Morfius' Modular Furniture by Arman Farahmand is Creative
Modern Cushioned Outdoor Furniture
Paola Lenti Designs the Pod Outdoor Seating Series
Snowfall-Inspired Sofa Structures
SUNRIU Design Creates the Minimal Snowhouse Sofa
Versatile Sofa-Bed Designs
Cozey Inc. Has Introduced the Neptune Sofa
Modular Configured Office Furniture
SKNYPL Presents the CABINET+ Series of Furniture
Organic Contour Couch Designs
The Siwa Sofa Offers Sections for Curling Up
Expanding Three-in-One Furniture
The 'Expandy' Adapts to Needs in Seconds Without Tools
Multipurpose Pet-Friendly Furniture
The Wowo Multipurpose Furniture is Colorful and Playful
Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs
Miray Ozlem ER Designs the Caterpillar Lounge Chair
Two-In-One Neck Pillows Chairs
VEAR's Neck Pillow Lounge Transforms to a Comfortable Seat
Ergonomic Quad-Layer Chair Designs
The Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2 Has a Four-Layer Fusion Seat
High-Back Dividing Work Sofas
Jaime Hayon Designs the Plenum Cabin for Fritz Hansen
Storage-Attached Chair Designs
The 'Grid Chair' from SUNRIU Design is Thoughtfully Constructed
Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
Last Ditch Design's Capsule Balances Aesthetics and Functionality
Sustainable Furniture Launches
Retroloop's Sustainable Furniture Boasts a Nostalgic Aesthetic
High Performance Gaming Sofas
Bauhutte Designs the Tailored Ergonomic Gaming Sofa Deluxe
Lifestyle Insight-Inspired Furniture
Formway Sets Up its Own Furniture Brand Noho with New Range
Versatile Beach Chairs
The Shorebird Beach Chair Boasts Premium Materials and Craftsmanship
Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections
FURN OBJECTS Designs a Cushy Lounge Chair and Pouf Set
Stacked Pebble-Like Furniture
The FIGURE Sofa and Lounge Chair are Inspired by Josef Hoffmann
Posh Pet-Friendly Chair Designs
The 'Arch' Chair Design by Ricardo Sá Has Multifunctional Storage
Playful Furniture Exhibits
SFMOMA Presents Conversation Pieces: Contemporary Furniture in Dialogue
Moon-Inspired Modular Seating Systems
Wigiwama Presents the Dynamic Moon Chair in Various Hues
Modular Draped Ruched Sofas
Askia Furniture Designs the Ripple Sofa Collection
Modular Multifunctional Sofa Designs
The Hulala Home EliteNest Has Power Reclining and More
Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs
The RACK Chair Design by Zhiyuan Fang is Multifunctional
Personalized Side Table Concepts
Liam de la Bedoyere Designs the Swivel Side Table Concept
Modular Camping Furniture
'Owomo' Created a Line of Build-Your-Own Camping Panels
Enveloping Sofa Structures
The Knoll Perron Pillo Sofa Engulfs the User in a Basket of Softness
Fan-Equipped Leather Chairs
Fantasylab Debuted a Size-Accommodating Gaming Chair with Cooling Fans
Playful Public Seating Designs
The London Festival of Architecture Boasts a Series of Seats
Smart Bulbous Seating Solutions
Mobella Designs the Comfortable Buffo Seating Collection
Human Form-Inspired Furniture Series
Bend Goods Introduces the Tube Collection of Furniture
Cozy Versatile Sofa Modules
Modernica Presents the New Case Study Furniture Fjord Series
Eco-Friendly Pouf Chair Concepts
Design Studio701 Creates the Rio Pouffe Concept
Ergonomic Office Chair Designs
The Nouhaus Ergo3d is a Sleek and Luxurious Ergonomic Office Chair
Minimalist Ergonomic Office Chairs
Sihoo's Product is Designed to Enhance Comfort and Support
Cocoon-Like Knitted Chairs
Miray Özlem ER's Cocoon Chair is Inspired by Metamorphosis
Adaptable Minimalist Seating Solutions
The Plega Seating Collection is Perfect for Communal Spaces
Versatile Utilitarian Furniture
Equiparc Presents teh Collection 40 of Modular Furniture
Dynamic Furniture Designs
The Tom Dixon 'Fat and Plump' Collection Offers Sculptural Flexibility
Minimal Adaptable Furniture Collections
Studio TK Presents the Custom Bevy Collection of Tables
Scandinavian-Inspired Floating Daybeds
POOLSOFA's Modern Designs Elevate Outdoor Spaces
Modular Minimalist Sofa Designs
The Zonatta 'Bumper' Sofa Has a Soft, Undulating Design
Modernist Modular Outdoor Furniture
The Todus Dongo Garden Sofa is Weather-Resistant
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
Voluptuous Modern Sofa Designs
Tom Dixon Reimagined Everyday Sofas Adapt to Modern Living
Stylish Ergonomic Office Chairs
The Trea Chair from Humanscale Was Designed by Todd Bracher
Repetitive Curvaceous Seating Designs
BIG Designs the Colle Sofa for Natuzzi Italia
Automotive-Inspired Sculptural Furniture
SANAYI313 Launches the Lounge Collection of Furniture
Kid-Friendly Modular Sofas
The Figgy Play Couch is Launching in Durable, Family-Friendly Materials
Modular Contract Furniture Series
KFI Studios Created the Conversa Modular Lounge Series
Plush Oversized Sectionals
The Albany Park Kova Pit Sofa is a Super-Deep, Cloud-Soft Sofa
Platful Ergonomic Children's Chairs
Studio Lentala Designs the Rom and Lupa Chairs for Children
Versatile Outdoor Furniture Series
Fermob Presents a Look at its Latest Collection of Furniture
Rolled-Up Wooden Tables
The Sofan Table by Qi An Has a Clever Rollable Design for Portability
Cozy Storage-Focused Furniture
The Pocket Chair by Blå Station is Designed by Stone Designs
Relaxed Upholstered Furniture Capsules
Orior Designs the Néad Lounge Series of Furniture
Versatile Nesting Furniture
Cozmo Debuts the 'Cosy Armchair' and the 'Cosy Cutout Nesting Tables'
Magnified Illusion Furniture Designs
Muddycap Designs the Playfully Dynamic Zoom Chair
Furniture-Expressive Magazines
Flexform Creates the Somewhere Magazine to Highlight Designs
Chunky Structured Seating Solutions
The Dotti Seating Collection is Plush Yet Supportive
Family-Friendly Modular Couches
The RUBIK V Cloud Modular Couch Offers Comfort & Flexibility
Modular Inflatable Furniture Sets
The Aerosofa Inflatable Transforming Sofa Works Indoors and Out
Sit-Stand Office Chair Designs
The Movably Pro Prioritizes Freedom of Movement
Grow-at-Home Sponge Furniture
ÉCAL's Sponge Furniture Expands 10 Times in Size After Soaking
Cutting-Edge Wearable Furnishings
MCM Wearable Casa Intersects Luxury Fashion and Furniture Design
Cat-Friendly Seat Concepts
Jing-Cyuan Tang Designs Furniture for Pets and Owners Alike
Cozy Contemporary Seating Collections
Arnau Reyna Designs the Owwi Seating Capsule for Actiu
Compact Pillowy Furniture Designs
OBJEKTE UNSERER TAGE Designs the Sander Series for Fall
Dynamic Modular Sofa Solutions
Rodolfo Dordoni Designs the Twiggy Seating for Minotti
Playful Modular Furniture Sets
Timothy Widmer Designs the Dynamic Gustav Seating Series
Playful Sustainable Lounge Furniture
The Beam Collection by Neinkamper is Soft and Curvaceous
Sustainable Dynamic Structured Chairs
Alessandro Stabile Designs the Taco Chair for LaCividina
Customizable Student Furniture
Morgan Li Debuted a 'Make It Your Own' Furniture Program
Bauhaus-Themed Contrasting Sofas
Jens Juul Eilersen Designs the Cocoon Sofa for Eilersen
Space Travel-Inspired Chair Designs
Of My Imagination Creates the. Aerospace Seat SPN-01
Bent Multi-Functional Coffee Tables
The Shell Table by Deniz Atkay has a Curved Structure
Modular Beam-Themed Furniture
The Beam Collection by Adam Weir has a Harmonious Structure
Eco-Friendly Adaptable Furniture
Blå Station Designs the ABLE Chair with a Timeless Aesthetic
High-Back Office Seating Collections
Narbutas and Baldanzi & Novelli Create the Sandie Collection
Stylishly Functional Yellow Chairs
Yeeun Son's U-Sofa is an Ideal Solution for Working from Home
Ergonomic Latticed Sofa Designs
Eva Schildt Designs the Gardener's Sofa for Design House
Contemporary Rocking Pouffe Stools
Dsignio Designs the Platero Chair in Various Colorways
Comfortable Bleacher Seats
Sitbax™ Bleacher Seat is a Solution for Uncomfortable Stadium Seating
Elevator-Inspired Cozy Sofa Collections
Julien Renault and MOR Design Presents the LIFT Sofa
Retractable Auditorium Seating
Hamari's Telescopic Seating Re-Imagines Large Venue Seating
Vibrant Versatile Furniture Series
Here Now Introduces a Versatile Capsule of Furniture
Artfully Versatile Outdoor Furniture
Design Within Reach and Muuto Create the Settle Outdoor Set
Adaptable Versatile Multi-Purpose Seating
Landscape Forms Unveils its Every Day Chair
Home Mobility Accessible Furniture
Capella Design Creates Furniture that Blend Style and Function
Versatile Modern Furniture Series
Wittmann Presents a New VUELTA Modular Collection
Bespoke Modular Sofas
The Endy Modular Sofa Can Be Tailored to Suit Individual Needs
Cocoon-Like Multifunctional Furniture
Yeeun Son Designs the U-Sofa for Multiple Purposes
Lounge-Inspired Artful Sofa Capsules
EQ3 Presents its New Bird Collection of Sofas
Puffy Modular Seating Systems
kint Joins Rostyslac Sorokovyi on the puffa System
Bright Modular Office Furniture
Form Us With Love Created the Center Center Series for String
Shaded Modern Outdoor Furniture
mmcité street furniture Designs the UFO Shelter for Outdoors
Arab Majlis-Inspired Modular Sofas
Patricia Urquiola's Insula Sofa Series is Customizable
Contemporary Customization Benches
The Arcadia 'Flipside' Modular Benches are Stylish and Comfy
Interaction-Promoting Public Benches
Madison Liquidators Debuts the Kool Series of Bench Seating
Cloud-Like Modular Sofa Systems
Willo Perron Designs the Dynamic Pillo Sofa for Knoll
Pretzel-Like Comfortable Chairs
Dohui Kim Designs the Dynamic Dobui Chair with a Twisted Shape
Slitted Dynamic Stool Collections
Studio Cohaku Designed the Menow Collection of Furniture