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77 Pieces of Playful Furniture

From Cute Cone-Shaped Chairs to Funky Fruit Loungers

— July 19, 2013 — Art & Design
Homeowners looking to infuse some fun and lighthearted touches to their interior decor are in luck, because these playful furniture pieces will definitely make you feel like a kid again.

While most people tend to buy pieces of furniture based on size and practicality, these playful designs are more for individuals who are looking for something interactive and fun to play with. Why go for an ordinary run-of-the-mill couch or chair when you can have one that is shaped like a piece of fruit or can easily transform from one shape to another?

From colorful customizable sofa designs to adjustable foam ball seating, these playful furniture pieces will definitely add a unique and child-like touch to any room of your home.
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Sharply Slashed Furniture
Sharply Slashed Furniture
Charlotte Kingsnorth's Furniture Design is Shaped by Slicing
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Math Formula-Inspired Tables
Math Formula-Inspired Tables
The D*haus’ Puzzle Coffee Table is a Fun Way of Designing a Roo
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Chic Active Footrests
Chic Active Footrests
The 'ooloo' Rocking Footrest Lets You Keep Active While Sitting
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Cute Canine Escritoires
Cute Canine Escritoires
The Chien Savant Desk is a Loyal Servant to Children's Studies
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Hooded Art Furniture
Hooded Art Furniture
‘The Permanents’ Pays Tribute to a Mythical Human Society
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Perforated Pink Consoles
Perforated Pink Consoles
Spice Up Your Living Room Decor with the Hot Rouge Coffee Table
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71
Playfully Versatile Seating
Playfully Versatile Seating
The Poke Stool by Kyuhyung Cho Interacts with Others Unexpectedly
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70
Crumpled Paper Chairs
Crumpled Paper Chairs
These Crumpled Office Chairs By o4i for Bla Station Boast an Unusual Finish
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69
Chocolate-Inspired Furniture
Chocolate-Inspired Furniture
70% Table by Anna Porunn is Inspired by a Delectable Dessert
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68
Contemporary Marching Cupboards
Contemporary Marching Cupboards
The Walking Cabinet by Markus Johansson is Full of Movement
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67
Cup-Shaped Children's Chairs
Cup-Shaped Children's Chairs
This Cup-Like Children's Chair Can Also be Flipped into a Rocker
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Playful Primate Seating
Playful Primate Seating
This Monkey Chair by Monocomplex Gives Its User a Tail
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Stackable Ice Bucket Seating
Stackable Ice Bucket Seating
Keep Your Drinks Icy Cold In This Stackable Ice Bucket Chair
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64
Sugary Confection Furnishings
Sugary Confection Furnishings
The Hard Candy Table by Lanzavecchia + Wai Explores Edible Design
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Whimsical Spider Seating
Whimsical Spider Seating
The Quirky Milli Stool Takes an Arachnid Form with a Single Missing Leg
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Vibrant Horseback Seats
Vibrant Horseback Seats
The Adorable Saddle Stool is a Simplification of Equestrian Equipment
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Vibrant Futuristic Seating
Vibrant Futuristic Seating
The Skout Stool by Isaac Krady is Perfect for Children and Adults
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60
Crafty Geometric Lighting
Crafty Geometric Lighting
Bonbons by Ana Kras are Woven Bohemian Lanterns
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Cute Monster Seating
Cute Monster Seating
The Moyee Chair by Jason Goh is Inspired by a Childhood Story
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58
Suitcase-Shaped Drawers
Suitcase-Shaped Drawers
Maarten De Ceulaer's Chest of Suitcases is Travel Ready Home Furniture
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57
Bowling Alley Benches
Bowling Alley Benches
The Noddy Boffin Spare Table is Instilled with a Playful Quality
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Coiled Cable Seating
Coiled Cable Seating
The Lovely CFE Stool Takes Inspiration from Urban Electrical Poles
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Subtly Intricate Seating
Subtly Intricate Seating
The Y5 Chair by Sami Kallio is Playfully Urban and Colorful
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Playful Minimalism Furnishings
Playful Minimalism Furnishings
These This That Other Chairs by Stefan Diez Offer Versatility
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Playfully Roped Poufs
Playfully Roped Poufs
The Lace Footstool by Benjamin Graindorge is Inspired by Japanese Wrappings
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Toy-Inspired Lamps
Toy-Inspired Lamps
The Kinder Light by Alex Chow Adds a Touch of Warmth to Living Spaces
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Dollhouse Coffee Tables
Dollhouse Coffee Tables
The QUBIS HAUS by Amy Whitworth is Fit for Adults and Children
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50
Whale Tail Loveseats
Whale Tail Loveseats
Create a Decorative Splash with the Fin Lounge Chair Design
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Cartoonish Geometric Furniture
Cartoonish Geometric Furniture
The Blush Side Table by Spell is Made Out of Wood and Metal
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Wooden Toy-Inspired Lighting
Wooden Toy-Inspired Lighting
The Pirouette Lamp by Studio BAAG Adds a Nostalgic Element to Homes
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Playful Plastic-Protruding Furniture
Playful Plastic-Protruding Furniture
The Large Table by Alex Angi is all Party on the Bottom
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Playful Swaying Bookcases
Playful Swaying Bookcases
Topple Shelf Mimics the Motions of Your Favorite Reading Rocking Chair
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Ornate Branched Bookcases
Ornate Branched Bookcases
This Tree Bookcase is a Whimsical Way to Store Your Favorite Reads
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Animalistic Two-Footed Tables
Animalistic Two-Footed Tables
'Pig on the Wings' is a Series of Playful Multipurpose Furnishings
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Pinwheel Modern Perches
Pinwheel Modern Perches
Windmills by Constance Guisset Bring Vivid Dynamism to Your Interior Decor
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Brightly Based Furniture
Brightly Based Furniture
The Level Coffee Table by Erik Remmers is Playfully Contemporary
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Playful Netball Perches
Playful Netball Perches
The Lazy Basketball Chair Offers Rest and Recreation Simultaneously
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40
Virtually Customizable Sofas
Virtually Customizable Sofas
This Platform Lets You Customize Your Own Sofa in Any Shape or Color
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Smiling Stackable Storage
Smiling Stackable Storage
Iremonya Design Team Creates Cute Boxes with Personalities
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Artistically Abstract Furniture
Artistically Abstract Furniture
Critical Objects by HelloMe Challenges Perception of Mundane Items
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37
Playful Vibrant Furniture
Playful Vibrant Furniture
The Midi Colors Collection is Made for Child-Like Adults
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Vibrant Scandinavian Seating
Vibrant Scandinavian Seating
The Scoop Chair by KiBiSi is a Mishmash of Everyday Inspiration
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35
Loud Wheely Loungers
Loud Wheely Loungers
The W Series Takes Free Forms and Offers Unrestrained Movement
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Chunkily Woven Chairs
Chunkily Woven Chairs
The Biknit Chaise Lounge is Made with Cozy Oversized Cords
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Funky Fruit Loungers
Funky Fruit Loungers
These Hudson Industries Bean Bag Chairs Emulate Some of Our Favorite Fruits
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Cheerful Modular Couches
Cheerful Modular Couches
Galleria by PearsonLloyd is Likened to a Collage
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Cute Cone-Shaped Chairs
Cute Cone-Shaped Chairs
These Unusual Bean Bag Chairs are Inspired by Ice Cream Treats
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Suspended Garden Chairs
Suspended Garden Chairs
Adagio by Paola Lenti is at Once Playful and Homey
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Tiny Table Tennis
Tiny Table Tennis
The Ping Pong by Huzi Design is a Playful and Flexible Surface for All
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8-Bit Gamer Seating
8-Bit Gamer Seating
Create Your Own Pixellated Minecraft Design Lawn Chair
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Sophisticated Suspended Seating
Sophisticated Suspended Seating
Fermob 1900 Hanging Chairs Turn Backyards into Adult Swing-Sets
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Vibrant Toy-Inspired Furniture
Vibrant Toy-Inspired Furniture
The Rainbow Side Table by Nathan Day is Colorfully Playful
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Playful Geometric Furniture
Playful Geometric Furniture
Filipe Ferreira Creates Using Clean Lines and Vibrant Hues
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Rad Rope-Woven Furnishings
Rad Rope-Woven Furnishings
The Jangada Collection Features Sea-Inspired String-Looped Surfaces
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Quirky Asymmetrical Escritoires
Quirky Asymmetrical Escritoires
The Litho Desk Brings Formal Flair to the Commonly Bland Bureau
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Geometrically Shaped Shelving
Geometrically Shaped Shelving
Chiaozza's Creative Shelf Design Styles Become Beautiful Wall Art
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Chic Cardboard Light Fixtures
Chic Cardboard Light Fixtures
&Bros' Compleated Lamp is Making Recyclable Products More Designer
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Nerdy Tetris Sofas
Nerdy Tetris Sofas
The Grid Sofa and Stool by Kim HyunJoo Showcases a Cubic Aesthetic
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Comfy Color-Blocked Seaters
Comfy Color-Blocked Seaters
The Iris Sofa by DIZANJO Exudes a Playful Spirit
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Cushy Cake Couches
Cushy Cake Couches
Relax into a Deliciously Deceptive Donut Chair for Extra Sweet Dreams
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Bold Puzzling Benches
Bold Puzzling Benches
The Signs Seating System Links Up to Form Extended Abstract Sofas
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Comfortable Enveloping Furniture
Comfortable Enveloping Furniture
These Blandito Cushion Nests Offer Numerous Ways To Relax
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Feline Friendly Furnishings
Feline Friendly Furnishings
The ‘Cat Tunnel Sofa’ is a Playful Design
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Subtle Swing-Like Seating
Subtle Swing-Like Seating
The Ninna Armchair by Carlo Contin is Playful and Sophisticated
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Reconfigurable Contemporary Couches
Reconfigurable Contemporary Couches
Concentre de Vie is a Sensationally Adaptable Seating System
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Colorful Cat Apartments
Colorful Cat Apartments
The Catissa by Mojorno is a Contemporary Home for Precious Pets
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Modern Paunchy Furniture
Modern Paunchy Furniture
The Belly Desk by Steuart Padwick is Deceptively Slender
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Kid-Friendly Playful Furniture
Kid-Friendly Playful Furniture
The Toronto Stool Doubles as a Fun Toy for Children
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Adjustable Foam Ball Seating
Adjustable Foam Ball Seating
This Creative Lounger Offers a Variety of Seating Options
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Cushiony Critter Seating
Cushiony Critter Seating
These Funny Animal Bean Bag Chair Designs are Playful & Safari-Inspired
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Dynamically Modern Dividers
Dynamically Modern Dividers
The Folding Screens by Lorenz+Kaz are Geometric and Vibrant
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Adabtable Arachnid Seating
Adabtable Arachnid Seating
The Limitless Spider Sofas Have Many Moving Legs for Maximal Comfort
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Curling Shelving Units
Curling Shelving Units
Bookworm by Atelier 010 Curves Organically Against the Wall
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Cardboard Origami Child Stools
Cardboard Origami Child Stools
This Upcycled Hand-Crafted Child Stool Lets Kids Sit and Step Up
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Paint Splattered Furniture
Paint Splattered Furniture
This Graffiti Covered Furniture by Artist Dudeman Has a Playful Vibe
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Playfully Quirky Furnishings
Playfully Quirky Furnishings
The Branca-Lisboa Furniture Collection is All About the Details
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Upcycled Wooden Mobile Chairs
Upcycled Wooden Mobile Chairs
These Upcycled Chairs are Made from Vintage Wooden Casks
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