Many modern chairs and sofas are quite modular in shape and structure, which doesn't make for the most comfortable experience, but these relaxed seating solutions are a perfect marriage of form and function. Relaxed seating conjures thoughts of frumpy, unkempt couches and chairs, when in reality this fine assortment are anything but.
The main focus of each of the eclectic finds here are first off beautifully designed and second are superb options for relaxing after a hard day. What's more, they won't have you embarrased about your decor choices when friends come by because they have an exquisitely modern design aesthetic. Think twice the next time you're thinking about boring chairs and recall these fantastic relaxed seating solutions for inspiration of how much better it could be.
50 Relaxed Seating Solutions
From Cozy Lounging Hybrids to Folding Flower Loungers:
Michael Hemsworth — Feb 6, 2013 — Art & Design
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Cozy Patchwork Seating
Mangas Space by Patricia Urquiola Are Like Large Knitted Sweaters
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Posh Cardboard Seating
The Re-PLY Chair by Dan Goldstein is a Eco-Firned
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Fat Rabbit Furnishings
The Bunny Chair by Iskos-Berlin is a Youthful Rejuvination of the Wingback
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Cozy Lounging Hybrids
The Autumn/Winter Blanket Chair is Ideal for Keeping Warm and Cozy
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Adabtable Arachnid Seating
The Limitless Spider Sofas Have Many Moving Legs for Maximal Comfort
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Conforming Porcupiny Perches
The Flexible Rod-Structured 1001 Chair Bows Under the Sitter's Weight
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Culture-Inspired Seating
The Colima Chairs by Rafael Mayani Make Many References to Mexico
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Coconut-Shaped Teahouses
Steeped in Exploration by Matthew Mazzotta Builds Community and Awareness
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Geoform Modular Loungers
Floorscape Can Be Expanded to Form a Dynamic Surface for Sitting
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Suctioned Ball Seating
Lapo Germasi's Inspiration Chair Vacuums into a Sturdy Shape
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Shapeless Seamless Sofas
Nuvist Creates the Ultimate Lounge With These Abstract Pieces
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Military Material Seating
The Stephen Kenn Inheritance Collection Uses WWII Fabrics
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Cloudy Living Room Couches
The Ultra Cozy Cirrus Sofa Brings Cloud Nine Down to Ground Level
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Functional Hybrid Loungers
Tamas Bozsik's Cross Between Chair & Sofa Provides Total Comfort
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Slim Multi-legged Loungers
The Levity Chaise Longue Gives the Illusion That People Are Floating
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Blubbery Tusked Benches
The Walrus Chair by Maximo Riera is Seal-Inspired Seating
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Red Robot Recliners
The David Weeks Cubebot Couch is a Lifesize Action-Figure
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Cushioned Patio Furniture
The Outdoor Bean Bag Lounger Makes Backyard Lifestyles Much More Comfy
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Contemporary Modular Sofas
This Studio Segers for Indera Tailor-Made Sofa Unites Form and Function
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Deconstructionist-Inspired Furniture
TurrinBy by Erwan Péron Places Emphasis on Random Design
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Chiroptera-Inspired Seating
The BatWings Chair is Sculpturally Creepy and Stylish
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Mod Morphed Seating
The B-LINE Multichair is Convertible for Optimum Comfort
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Alienesque Armchairs
The Aqua Lounge Chair Embodies an Extraterrestrial Form
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Snuggy Inspired Recliners
The Cocon by Super Ette is Perfect for Those Who Can't Get Out of Bed
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Belted Modular Seating
The Popup Pouf Converts From Chair to Ottoman
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Enormous Elephant Buddies
The 'TANTO' Bean Bag Chair Will Make You An Animal Lover
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Traditionally Weaved Seating
Ola Gillgren's Big Basket Chair is Large and Comfy
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Folding Flower Loungers
The Free Girevole Sofa Blossoms as a Daybed and Retracts as a Recliner
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Spiriturally Spiraling Seating
The Accelerator Spinning Chair Stimulates Your Body and Mind
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Triangle Leather Loungers
The Pallone Chair Provides Elegance and Comfort
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Ball-Embedded Loungers
The LoWnge Chair Lets You Recline With Generous Tush Cushioning
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Modular Luxury Loungers
The Elegant Sinfo Sofa Invites Customized Arrangement
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Eccentric Ruffled Seating
Muffin Hollyhocks Chair Embodies a Sculptural Form of Floral Furnishings
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Upcycled Curvy Couches
The Sanserif Creatius 'Prejudice' Cardboard Chairs are Planet-Preserving
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Rubber Tire Seating
Leo Kempf's 'Tired Lounge' is a Modernized Rocking Chair
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Sunny Side Up Seating
The Miro_Slaw Chair Offers the Comfort of Concentric Oval Cushions
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Transforming Tortilla Seats
The 'Blandito' Seat Conforms to Your Personal Shape
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Buttered Spud Seats
The Baked Potato Bean Bag Chair is Sure to Get Your Tummy Rumbling
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Squat Victorian Seating
The Epoque Chair is Comfortably Contemporary Yet Classic
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Upholstered Soaker Seating
Snuggle Up with a Book in the Bathtub Chair and Keep Your Pages Dry
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Built-In Speaker Seating
The Inflatable iMusic Chair Plays Sounds from Portable Devices
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Golden Sponge Seating
Peter Traag Designs a Radiant Chair with a Membrane-Like Material
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Amble Cushy Armchairs
Patricia Urquiola's Husky Chair is Colorfully Eco-Conscious and Comfy
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Hamburger Bean Bags
This Edible-Looking Chair by Woouf! Will Leave You Drooling
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Shallow Lunar Loungers
Luna by Stephane Garreau is a Daybed that Softly References the Night
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Upcycled Skateboard Seating
This Skate Study House Chair is Made from Old Skateboard Decks
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Multi-Functional Flower Cushions
The Lana Agiyan 'Blossom' Carpet is a Beautiful Accent Piece
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Novel Seating Options
The Sunflower Chair Features Bookcase Making it Functional and Fantastic
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Flipped Fabric Loungers
The Oz Lowchair Lets You Turn Over the Upholstery Like Pages of a Book
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Featherlight Seating
Andreas Storiko's Volo Chair Pivots and Swivels Easily and Conveniently
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Foldable Camping Couches
This Couch Can Be Carried to Campsites For Consummate Outdoor Lounging
Multifunctional Sleek Furniture
Hoek Home Presents the Modular FLEX Furniture Designs
Art Deco Recliner Seating
The Atlanta Recliner Seating Fuses Art Deco Glamour with Modern Living
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
Adaptable Ergonomic Office Seating
The 'Moon Chair' by Serena Papait is Comfortable Yet 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
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
Yoga Inspired Massage Chairs
These Massage Chairs Use Yoga Techniques for Superior Comfort
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
Liberating Sleek Office Chairs
Erwan Bouroullec Designs the ARBA Chair for raawii
Ultra-Relaxed Sofa Designs
The Knoll Perron Pillo Sofa is Described as a Basket of Pillows
Modern Moveable Backrest Sofas
The DE SEDE DS-888 Collina Prioritizes a Modular Design
Posh Pet-Friendly Chair Designs
The Conceptual 'Quella' Chair by Dhiraj Choudhari is Plywood-Made
Ergonomic Sleek Modular Seatings
Morgan Furniture Presents the Valencia Modular Seating
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
Shapeshifting Office-Ready Armchairs
The Egoitaliano Smirk Armchair Transforms into a Lounger
Revived Archival Lounge Furniture
Knoll Reintroduces the Model 31 Lounge Chair and Model 33 Sofa
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
Relaxing Airplane Seat Designs
The Tranquil Airlines Seating Technology Has a Rocking Mechanism
Modern Cushioned Outdoor Furniture
Paola Lenti Designs the Pod Outdoor Seating Series
Versatile Sofa-Bed Designs
Cozey Inc. Has Introduced the Neptune Sofa
Organic Contour Couch Designs
The Siwa Sofa Offers Sections for Curling Up
Contemporary Office Privacy Booths
The Plenum Cabin by Jaime Hayon for Fritz Hansen is Comfy
Luxurious Outdoor Furniture
House of Leon's Latest Collection Enhances Outdoor Living
Expanding Three-in-One Furniture
The 'Expandy' Adapts to Needs in Seconds Without Tools
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
Ultra-Chic Minimalist Seating Designs
Zilio A&C Collaborates with Designer Alessandro Stabile
Earthy Tonal Tranquil Lounges
Cloud and Sabine Marcelis Create a Lounge Promoting AlUla
Ergonomic Quad-Layer Chair Designs
The Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2 Has a Four-Layer Fusion Seat
Nap-Oriented Structural Chairs
Martin Tsankov & Milen Kisov Design the Power Nap Chair
Posture-Maintaining Lounge Chairs
LAB 15 Designs the Havana Lounge Chair for Eilersen
Sustainable Furniture Launches
Retroloop's Sustainable Furniture Boasts a Nostalgic Aesthetic
Woven Midcentury Seating Solutions
The 'Kida' Armchair is Distinctly Designed Yet Functional
Lifestyle Insight-Inspired Furniture
Formway Sets Up its Own Furniture Brand Noho with New Range
Tranquil Outdoor Furniture Collections
Hommés Studio Designs the Mediterran Collection
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
Childhood-Inspired Outdoor Chairs
Faye Toogood & Vaarnii Design the Peace Outdoor Lounge Chair
Modular Draped Ruched Sofas
Askia Furniture Designs the Ripple Sofa Collection
Comforting Designer Chair Designs
The Calma Lounge by LAYER for Andreu World is Enveloping
Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs
The RACK Chair Design by Zhiyuan Fang is Multifunctional
Intelligent Relaxation Reclining Chairs
The DOT Chair V2.1 is App-Connected with Heat and More
Versatile Hybrid Lounge Chairs
Michael Hilgers Designs the LUNA Hybrid-Lounger for LINAK
Modular Multifunctional Sofa Designs
The Hulala Home EliteNest Has Power Reclining and More
Enveloping Sofa Structures
The Knoll Perron Pillo Sofa Engulfs the User in a Basket of Softness
Comfort-Enhancing Office Spaces
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs the Relaxound Office
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
Workplace Furniture Designs
KFI Studios Partnered with Union Design to Release New Lines
Vibrant Adaptable Workplaces
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs a Modern Workspace for Relaxound
Cocoon-Like Knitted Chairs
Miray Özlem ER's Cocoon Chair is Inspired by Metamorphosis
Traditional Vibrant Outdoor Armchairs
The Net Lounge Chair is Designed by Raffaello Galiotto
Supercar-Inspired Lounge Chairs
The Racing & Emotion Prova MO-53 Lounge Chair is Ferrari-Inspired
Adaptable Minimalist Seating Solutions
The Plega Seating Collection is Perfect for Communal Spaces
Naturalistic Furniture Collections
The RJ Living Back To Nature Collection Prioritizes Tranquility
Scandinavian-Inspired Floating Daybeds
POOLSOFA's Modern Designs Elevate Outdoor Spaces
Modernist Modular Outdoor Furniture
The Todus Dongo Garden Sofa is Weather-Resistant
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
Plush Tubular Furniture Pieces
The Parla 'Loop' Furniture Collection Has Two Pieces
Modular Contract Furniture Series
KFI Studios Created the Conversa Modular Lounge Series
Refined Minimal Furniture Capsules
Mjölk and Thom Fougere Unveil Another Collection
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
70s-Inspired Outdoor Seating Collections
Alexander Lotersztain Designs the Strap Range for Derlot
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'
Vibrant Chaise Lounge Chairs
Gokul Retheesh Designs the VersaRest with a Layered Construction
Industrial Exterior Lounge Chairs
The Osier Lounge Chair by Julia Kononenko is Sculpturally Chic
Furniture-Expressive Magazines
Flexform Creates the Somewhere Magazine to Highlight Designs
Sculpted Rock-Like Lounge Chairs
The Pininfarina Oksys Chaise Lounge Has a Crystalline Base
Chunky Structured Seating Solutions
The Dotti Seating Collection is Plush Yet Supportive
Draped Fabric-Clad Lounge Chairs
Kengo Kuma Designs the HidaHida Chair for Gärsnäs
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
Sustainable Hi-Rise Outdoor Chairs
Lill Designs Creates the Lollygagger Hi-Rise Chair
Nordic Versatile Outdoor Furniture
Fritz Hansen Introduces the Tradition Series of Furniture
Cat-Friendly Seat Concepts
Jing-Cyuan Tang Designs Furniture for Pets and Owners Alike
Ergonomic Sleek Gaming Furniture
Fractal Design Creates the Comfy Refine Gaming Chair
Compact Pillowy Furniture Designs
OBJEKTE UNSERER TAGE Designs the Sander Series for Fall
Wooden Lounge Rocking Chairs
Ali Shoieb Designs the Wooden Nice Chair with Working Capabilities
Slick Eco-Conscious Chair Designs
TAKT Introduces the Soft Lounge Chair Leather
Dynamic Modular Sofa Solutions
Rodolfo Dordoni Designs the Twiggy Seating for Minotti
Minimalist Comfort-Focused Chairs
Urban Barn's Mondo Chair 38" Chair Boasts a Timeless Design
Massage-Focused Office Chairs
Chill Chair Has Introduced an Innovative Office Chair
Rest-Supportive Desk Concepts
The Lazy Concept is a Desk that Allows Users to Rest When Needed
Playful Sustainable Lounge Furniture
The Beam Collection by Neinkamper is Soft and Curvaceous
Cross Leg-Supported Stools
The Euljiro Stool Concept Supports Those Sitting Cross-Legged
Bauhaus-Themed Contrasting Sofas
Jens Juul Eilersen Designs the Cocoon Sofa for Eilersen
Parka Jacket-Inspired Seating
Draga & Aurel Design the Parka Sofa for Poltrona Frau
Architectural Outdoor Lounge Furniture
BassamFellows Presents the Rail Sofa Collection
Ergonomic Latticed Sofa Designs
Eva Schildt Designs the Gardener's Sofa for Design House
Organic Abstract Furniture Series
Superlife Presents the Flow Family Series to its Roster
Sustainable Flat-Packable Hotel Furniture
Fritz Hansen Recently Debuted Its First Outdoor
Elevator-Inspired Cozy Sofa Collections
Julien Renault and MOR Design Presents the LIFT Sofa
Cross Legged Chair Concepts
Ila Rani Designs the Sway Chair Concept with a Unique Foundation
Artfully Versatile Outdoor Furniture
Design Within Reach and Muuto Create the Settle Outdoor Set
Simplistically Elegant Structural Chairs
Thibaud ROLLET Unveils the Elegant Dopio Lounge Chair
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
Frameless Cozy Modular Sofas
Amura Lab Designs the New Lapis Sofa with a Inviting Shape
Outdoor-Friendly Sleek Furniture
ELLISON STUDIOS Unveils Her First Outdoor 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
Flower-Inspired Dynamic Seating
Simone Bonanni Designs the Blooming Hana Chair for Moooi
Puffy Modular Seating Systems
kint Joins Rostyslac Sorokovyi on the puffa System
Shaded Modern Outdoor Furniture
mmcité street furniture Designs the UFO Shelter for Outdoors
Cushioned Relaxing Lounge Chairs
Benjamin Hubert Designs the Calma Lounge Chair for Andreu World
Arab Majlis-Inspired Modular Sofas
Patricia Urquiola's Insula Sofa Series is Customizable
Interaction-Promoting Public Benches
Madison Liquidators Debuts the Kool Series of Bench Seating
Arched Circular Seating Solutions
The Eclipse Chair by Anne Brandhøj has Rattan Wrapping
Pretzel-Like Comfortable Chairs
Dohui Kim Designs the Dynamic Dobui Chair with a Twisted Shape
Refined Aerodynamic Lounge Chairs
Julia Kononenko Designs the Sleek Osier Lounge Chair
Cloud-Like Modular Sofa Systems
Willo Perron Designs the Dynamic Pillo Sofa for Knoll
Sustainable Structural Chair Designs
Hlynur Atlason Designs the Limbo Chair with an Artful Look
Nature-Inspired Lounge Furniture Series
Encore Presents the Mayland Guest + Lounge Collection
Slitted Dynamic Stool Collections
Studio Cohaku Designed the Menow Collection of Furniture
Reissued Cozy Modern Sofas
Michel Ducaroy Redesigns the Kashima Sofa for Ligne Roset