The Form Follows Function Sofa by Daan Mulder is Sci-Fi-Inspired
Meghan Young — December 14, 2010 — Art & Design
References: daanmulder.eu & contemporist
Incredibly slick, the Form Follows Function sofa is certainly a practical seating option taken to the next level. With a very sci-fi, futuristic vibe, it is a modern piece of furniture that may not suit every home, but would be a statement piece in many.
Designed by Daan Mulder, the Form Follows Function sofa was created using a computer program. Using a laser-cutting process, steel plates were cut into three curved faces that were then bent and welded into the final product.
Designed by Daan Mulder, the Form Follows Function sofa was created using a computer program. Using a laser-cutting process, steel plates were cut into three curved faces that were then bent and welded into the final product.
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