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100 Artistic Seating Creations

From Molecular Seating to Spider Chairs, These are Eye Catching

— May 3, 2013 — Art & Design
There’s no doubt that one of the most common pieces of furniture in nearly every household is the chair and this list of artistic seating creations is a great example of the vastly different designs and creations that have been crafted in honor of the world’s oldest resting appliance.

If you were to take a trip around the world, no matter the location of any household you visited, you can be sure that most common piece of furniture you’ll notice is the chair. The great thing about this commonality is that it has caused artists and fashion designers to think about and recreate artistic seating creations in hundreds of different ways.

From wacky weatherproof wiggle seats to hyperreal paper furniture, these artistic seating creations will have you thinking differently about your comfortable and stylish resting appliances.
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Bendable Wood Seating
Bendable Wood Seating
JC Karich's Rombo Chair is Made with Just Wood and Polymer
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Quilted Minimalist Seats
Quilted Minimalist Seats
The Cloth Cantilever Offers a Soft Surface Upon a Stiff Metal Frame
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93
Coat-Tailed Task Chairs
Coat-Tailed Task Chairs
The Offecct Cape Chair Has a Simple Steel Frame, Cloaked in Bent Lumber
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92
Outfit Imitating Seating Solutions
Outfit Imitating Seating Solutions
Look-I-Like Chairs Feature Designs That Look Like Actual People
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91
Acutely Angled Perches
Acutely Angled Perches
Xavier Lust's Cone Chair Design is Sculptural Contemporary Seating
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90
Shelf-Topped Chairs
Shelf-Topped Chairs
The Object-A by Seung-Yong Song is a Playful Combo of Storage and Seating
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89
Plaited Plaid Perches
Plaited Plaid Perches
Frag Tartan Chairs Mimic the Look of Checkered Fabric with Woven Cords
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88
Intricate Intersecting Seating
Intricate Intersecting Seating
The Holly Golightly Steel Chair is a Creatively Welded Construction
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87
Streamlined Vintage Seating
Streamlined Vintage Seating
The Serralunga Barceloneta Chair Reduces and Refines a Vintage Classic
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86
Playfully Versatile Seating
Playfully Versatile Seating
The Poke Stool by Kyuhyung Cho Interacts with Others Unexpectedly
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85
Surprisingly Chic Highchairs
Surprisingly Chic Highchairs
The Eat by Baby Home Highchair is Sleek and Sophisticated in Design
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84
Crumpled Paper Chairs
Crumpled Paper Chairs
These Crumpled Office Chairs By o4i for Bla Station Boast an Unusual Finish
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83
Interlocking Leg Seating
Interlocking Leg Seating
The Steel Frame Base Makes the Delta a Modern Wooden Stool
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82
Rounded Colorful Seating
Rounded Colorful Seating
The Kelly Collection by Claesson Koivisto Rune is Vibrantly Cozy
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81
Sophisticated Skateboard Seating
Sophisticated Skateboard Seating
The Nollie Flip Bench by Skate-Home Makes Seats Out of Gear
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80
Wrinkly Rebellious Chairs
Wrinkly Rebellious Chairs
Dent Seats by O4i Defines How the Rejected Became the Selected
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79
Minimalist Cord Seating
Minimalist Cord Seating
The Purist Chair by Elisa Honkanen Features Clean Design Lines
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78
Tofu-Made Seating
Tofu-Made Seating
Leonardo Talarico's TOFU Chair is Made of Completely Edible Material
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77
Spaghetti-Like Chairs
Spaghetti-Like Chairs
This Inspired Chair Design by Osko+Deichmann is Light and Chic
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76
Metal-Framed Wood Seating
Metal-Framed Wood Seating
The Geek Chair by MUNKII is Far From Geeky
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75
Colorfully Huggable Seating
Colorfully Huggable Seating
Jaime Hayon Creates a Curvaciously Comfortable Chair to Relax In
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74
Comfortable Creased Seating
Comfortable Creased Seating
The Curytiba Chair Strives for Ergonomics by a Novel Means of Assembly
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73
Crustacean-Copied Chairs
Crustacean-Copied Chairs
These Clever Seating Arrangements by Simona Sacchi Mimic Barnacles
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72
Couture Chair Covers
Couture Chair Covers
Spruce Up Plain Chairs with These Colorful Farg & Blanche Chair Covers
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71
Colorful Herringbone Furniture
Colorful Herringbone Furniture
The Contemporary Fishbone Table Collection Uses Natural Materials
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70
Eccentric Shag Seating
Eccentric Shag Seating
The Mosaic Chair 02 Takes Material and Inspiration from Surprising Sources
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69
Whimsical Spider Seating
Whimsical Spider Seating
The Quirky Milli Stool Takes an Arachnid Form with a Single Missing Leg
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68
Aluminum Forked Seating
Aluminum Forked Seating
The Maybe Chair by Andrea Borgogni is Simple and Industrial
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Colorfully Synthetic Furniture
Colorfully Synthetic Furniture
Misha Kahn's Pig Bench Uses Man-Made Materials to Mimic Nature
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66
Crawly Centipede Seating
Crawly Centipede Seating
The Shongololo Bench by Designer Louis Henri Looks Like an Insect
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65
Lounging Rocking Chairs
Lounging Rocking Chairs
Cowrie Rocker by Brodie Neill Allows for a Stretched Out Position
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64
Upcycled Plastic Furniture
Upcycled Plastic Furniture
Cheap Ass Elites by Saran Yen Panya Marries the Rich with the Poor
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63
Femininely Curved Seating
Femininely Curved Seating
This Surrealist Chair Female Silhouette is Beautifully Minimalistic
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62
Unkempt Quirky Seats
Unkempt Quirky Seats
The Frumpy Chairs by Jamie Wolfond Are Handcrafted Out of Plastic
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61
Playful Minimalism Furnishings
Playful Minimalism Furnishings
These This That Other Chairs by Stefan Diez Offer Versatility
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60
Microscopic Molecular Chairs
Microscopic Molecular Chairs
The Molecular Chair by Antonio Pio Saracino is Inspired by Science
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59
Slant-Footed Seating
Slant-Footed Seating
The Chair 53 Has Been Designed for Conveniently Closing Up Shop
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58
Glass Supported Furnishings
Glass Supported Furnishings
The Rauma Furniture Collection by Max Ptk Appears Unbalanced
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57
Sheep's Back Seating
Sheep's Back Seating
The Flock of Chairs Series is as Diverse as the Balloerveld Heath Heard
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56
Suspended Chair Exhibits
Suspended Chair Exhibits
The Marc Andre Robinson Installation Features Hanging Furniture
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55
T-Square Chairs
T-Square Chairs
The Chaise Triagonal Accentuates its Sharp and Chic Angles
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54
Retro Self-Assured Seating
Retro Self-Assured Seating
The DS-277 Armchair by de Sede is Made for Don Draper
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53
Industrial Funnel Seating
Industrial Funnel Seating
The Huni Chair Has a Bauhaus Build with a Contemporary Flair
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52
Age-accommodating Furniture
Age-accommodating Furniture
The Wooden Froc Chair Expands as Children Get Older
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51
Cartoon Styled Chairs
Cartoon Styled Chairs
These Chairs by Richard Woods and Sebastian Wrong Look Animated
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50
Luxe Auto-Inspired Armchairs
Luxe Auto-Inspired Armchairs
The Maserati Lounge Chair Balances Between Traditional and Modern
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49
Keyboard-Made Chairs
Keyboard-Made Chairs
The Throne of Nerds by Mike DeWolfe is Inspired by the Iron Throne
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48
Asymmetrical Modular Seating
Asymmetrical Modular Seating
The Studio Twin Chairs Encourage Connections Between Adjacent Sitters
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47
Effervescent Floating Chairs
Effervescent Floating Chairs
The Flying Carpet Chair Adds a Magical Touch When Relaxing
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46
Scandinavian-Inspired Seating
Scandinavian-Inspired Seating
The Nerd Chair Collection by David Geckeler is Timeless and Durable
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Bowing Slatted Seating
Bowing Slatted Seating
The Zip Chair Goes From Flat to Flexed as a Delightfully Versatile Design
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44
Business Backpack Chairs
Business Backpack Chairs
The Restpoint Personal Seating Chair Makes Traveling Comfortable
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43
Hyperreal Paper Furniture
Hyperreal Paper Furniture
The Vincent Tomczyk Chair Design Series is Deceptively Hollow
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Contemporary Utilitarian Seating
Contemporary Utilitarian Seating
The ALU Chair Has a Stiff Frame with Some Functional Versatility
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Youthful Swaying Seating
Youthful Swaying Seating
Children Chairs Become Invigorating with the Hiya Rocker Series
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40
Painted Organic Wood Seating
Painted Organic Wood Seating
The Stool by Vladislav Zhukovets Beautifully Retains Its Natural Look
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39
Vibrant Furniture Art
Vibrant Furniture Art
Pedrali Celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a Custom Chair Art Installation
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38
Wire Base Armchairs
Wire Base Armchairs
The Hai Lounge Chair by Luca Nichetto is an Example of Flatpack Furniture
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Wacky Weatherproof Wiggle Seats
Wacky Weatherproof Wiggle Seats
The Barristro Outdoor Chairs Combine Quirky Style with Stability
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Furry Folding Seating
Furry Folding Seating
The Gemini Chair Has a Dual Personality to Match a Pair of Functions
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Metallic Seating Sheaths
Metallic Seating Sheaths
The unZIP Chair Cover Set Protects Chairs with Stylish Shine
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Clothed Chair Creations
Clothed Chair Creations
These Katja Pettersson Skin Furniture Collection is Lifelike
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Semi-Backless Seating
Semi-Backless Seating
The J3 Chair is Inspired by Mexican Timber and Metal Industries
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Stool Chair Hybirds
Stool Chair Hybirds
The Radice Stool's Design is Business in the Front and a Party in the Back
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Vividly Woven Seating
Vividly Woven Seating
The Banjooli Chair by Sebastian Herkner is a Contemporary Take on Tradition
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Simple Shoe-Inspired Seating
Simple Shoe-Inspired Seating
The Heel Chair by Nendo Has a Subtly Stylish Silhouette
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Stricken Sculptural Seating
Stricken Sculptural Seating
This Chair by Colin Tury Looks Like the Victim of a Violent Attack
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Wired Furniture Sets
Wired Furniture Sets
The A. Garcia Crafts Dem Bitantes Chairs Feature See-Through Frames
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Distorted Antique Seating
Distorted Antique Seating
The Hidden Chairs Play with Your Perception of the Archetypal Object
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Potato Chip-Inspired Seating
Potato Chip-Inspired Seating
The Lastu Stool by Juhani Horelli is a Twist on Scandinavian Design
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Chunkily Woven Chairs
Chunkily Woven Chairs
The Biknit Chaise Lounge is Made with Cozy Oversized Cords
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Arcade-Inspired Seating
Arcade-Inspired Seating
This Pac-Man Chair by Bruno Marques Pays Tribute to the Iconic Game
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Ergonomic Student Seating
Ergonomic Student Seating
The 'Ray' School Chair Design is Meant to Improve Posture in Class
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Floor-Flush Seating
Floor-Flush Seating
YUGO Fusion Chair Marries Eastern and Western Design for a Harmonious Repose
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Boney Rocking Chairs
Boney Rocking Chairs
The Skeleton Rocker by Seden Craig is Inspired by Slatted Furniture
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Bedazzled Designer Chairs
Bedazzled Designer Chairs
This Home Furniture Line is by Donatella Versace and the Haas Brothers
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Synthesized Spectral Seating
Synthesized Spectral Seating
Lollipop Bench Features a Scrumptious Combination of Antique Styles
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Impaled Arm Seating
Impaled Arm Seating
The Approach Chair by Studio Black Navy Will Stand the Test of Time
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Slim Wide-Legged Seating
Slim Wide-Legged Seating
The Yori Stool by Timothy Schreiber is Inspired by Japanese Torii Gates
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Surprisingly Chic Chairs
Surprisingly Chic Chairs
This Stylish Bean Bag Chair by FreiFrau is Classier Than Its Counterparts
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Geometrically Structured Slumped Seating
Geometrically Structured Slumped Seating
This Unique Bean Bag Chair From FreiFrau is Quite Formal
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Stealth Plane-Inspired Seating
Stealth Plane-Inspired Seating
The Armchair by Svyatoslav Boyarincev is Modeled After the F-117
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Masterfully Bent Plywood Seating
Masterfully Bent Plywood Seating
The Dream Chair by Tadao Ando Took Patience and a Patent to Build
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Deceptively Comfortable Marble Chairs
Deceptively Comfortable Marble Chairs
This Archaic Marble Chair Isn’t as Uncomfortable as It
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Superb Seat-Making Straps
Superb Seat-Making Straps
TheStooler by Andreu Carulla Makes a Chair Out of Almost Anything
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Dirt Cheap DIY Chairs
Dirt Cheap DIY Chairs
The $5 Bucket Stool Can be Made for the Cost of a Cup of Coffee
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Interchangeably Capped Chairs
Interchangeably Capped Chairs
The 2nd Shift Studio Stool Has Versatility Like Few Simple Seats Do
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Alien Seating Systems
Alien Seating Systems
The UB1K Chair Looks Fit to Furnish Another Planet
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Sculptural Outdoor Seating
Sculptural Outdoor Seating
The Zephyr Lounger Chair by Gravelli is Sumptuously Curvy
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Majestic Monarch Chairs
Majestic Monarch Chairs
Eduardo García Campos’ Chairs are Inspired by the Monarch Butte
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Upcycled Bathtub Seating
Upcycled Bathtub Seating
The Throne Outdoor Chair Doesn't Come with a Shower Head
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4
Chic Continuous Chairs
Chic Continuous Chairs
The Foster Line of Waiting Room Seats Allows for Stylish Comfort
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3
Adaptable Desk Armchairs
Adaptable Desk Armchairs
Multifunctional Hully Can Be Mirrored and Flipped for Work Private Nook
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2
Rocking Chair Loveseats
Rocking Chair Loveseats
Social People will Enjoy the Tete-a-Tete Chairs by Chloe de la Chaise
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Flat Folding Furniture
Flat Folding Furniture
These Convenient Folding Chairs Are an Artistic Furniture Solution
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