Inspiration: 60s and 70s Style Lounge Seating

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Hans Hopfer's Mah Jong Sofa, designed in the 1970s, seems like the epitome of psychedelic style to us. Designed low to the ground and decorated in colorful patterns, it's the perfect place to crash while listening to old LPs. For inspiration that originates in the era of flower power and continues into our own time, click through the photos above and the links below...

FIRST ROW
• 1 Mah John Sofa: Living Etc via House to Home
• 2 Patterned Floor Cusions: Fabrics by Amanda Nisbet Design
• 3 Suzanis and Low Sofas: Villa in Positano by Claudio Lazzarini and Carl Pickering
• 4 Metallic Poufs: Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse by Jonathan Adler
• 5 Mod Furniture: Pierre Paulin Pumpkin from Ligne Roset

SECOND ROW
• 6 Macrame: Cozy Living Room from Perscentrum Wonen
• 7 Crochet: Wool Carpet from HeinsHome
• 8 Low-Slung Lounges: Verzelloni Lounge Chairs
• 9 Psychedelic Style: Verner Panton Amoebe from Vitra
• 10 Patterned Pillows: Corian Loves Missoni

Comments (7)

I've been lusting over the Mah Jong for years...

My favorite 70's inspired lounging is the Tufty Time by B&B: http://www.kioskdesign.ca/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/tufty.jpg , http://www.paris-sete.com/fotos/portfolio/TUFTY_A_G.jpg

And of course, my original love, the TOGO by Michael Ducaroy: http://www.kontaktmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/togo-enviromental-1-in-orange.jpg (I had this in brilliant white for several years, the most comfortable seating I've ever owned)

posted by jacksonlalonde on May 12th 2009 at 10:59am
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I don't recall ever seeing anything like the Mah Jong sofa in the design magazines of the 60's or 70's...

...the 60's were much more formal, and although the 70's certainly moved towards casual - nobody mixed fabrics like that in their conversation pits or sectionals.

posted by bepsf on May 12th 2009 at 11:06am
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The mah jong sofa look super comfy and would be great in a basement. I wouldn't do it for an actual living room, but it looks fun as a lounge space.

Laura
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posted by grafxnerd on May 12th 2009 at 11:18am
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jacksonlalonde, I knew you were a kindred soul!

TOGO was my first love, my first lust (the furniture kind, at least!) when I was but 9. Have always owned one since I moved out on my own! (the current set is red)

1973 was a great year!

(bepsf, I remember the Mah Jong from design magazines of the period, but then, I tended to see the French ones in Quèbec -- like Maison Francaise)

posted by mschatelaine on May 12th 2009 at 11:20am
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I've seen these type of cushions for a few years at Pottery Barn Teen. My daughter likes them. They're on sale. Although they are not patterned like the Mah Jong's. Just sayin'...

http://www.pbteen.com/products/p2160/?pkey=clounge-seating

posted by sfteri on May 12th 2009 at 11:28am
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I agree with Laura- the mah jong sofa looks very comfy and would be great for a family room.
For the living room I like the togo better:

http://www.houzz.com/photos/21986/martin-holub-architects-contemporary-living-room-new-york

Another cool option would be a round pit like this one:
http://www.houzz.com/photos/18673/CrystalTech-----Roger-Hirsch-Architect---contemporary-living-room-chicago

Roche bobois have a very nice collection of this style too:
http://www.rochebobois.com

posted by Karen74 on May 12th 2009 at 11:40am
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The first photo is very me. We have a few of these lounge pits tucked into different nooks and have found a lot of cool cushions at http://www.karmaliving.net/products.html.
Katy
http://fengshuibyfishgirl.com

posted by fishgirl on May 12th 2009 at 7:18pm
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