We've seen styrofoam chandeliers before, so why not a styrofoam couch? Well of course, there's all those annoying bits of fallen off foam that will static cling onto anyone who sits on it. But perhaps this could be pulled out specifically for certain guests whose visit you'd like to ensure is a short one?
Styro-Home? The Stryofoam Couch
Don't worry...this is only an art project. Kwangho Lee created the couch using large sheets of recycled styrofoam and we'll unlikely see this sort of environmental tragedy being offered as a consumer product.
What is interesting about the concept is how light this seating would be for its size, while also being structurally very strong and supportive. Structured foam can support a lot of weight, and we wonder if this was remade using corn or potato starch bioplastics or sugarcane fiber, whether this could actually be a viable, low cost furnishing solution. Instead of throwing away MDF, college students and those on a budget could simply break up their unwanted furniture into recyclable and compost-friendly materials. It would definitely need a slip cover though. [via UberReview]
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Among the many things that are wrong with this idea for actual practical usage, styrofoam squeaks, even, I imagine, with a slipcover.
Recycling is great and all, but let's not go crazy, eh?
view MissHoneychurch's profile
Did he incorporate a compartment for ice and beer? You'd never have to leave the couch.
It would be a funny one for the movers though. You could say, "Hey guys! We're going to need a few hands to move this couch it's really heavy..." wahhhh wahhhh (Debbie downer tone for really bad joke).
view art's profile
This is the perfect sofa for my nightmares. The squeeking of styrofoam freeks me out more than any other sound.
view magnum's profile
It's a better use for Styrofoam than disposable cups, that's for sure.
And yeah, I do like the idea of disposable, compostable furniture.
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