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I prefer not to be bitchslapped (or at least my eyes) by a piece of funiture everytime I walk into a room.

I do like the form though!

When is this trend of dipping antiques into cartoon colors going to die?

It reminds me of Stanley Kubrick (2001: A Space Odyssey, the end, or The Milk Bar in A Clockwork Orange) and I think it would look fabulous in a bright white, ultra-minimalist room.

I've seen and sat in these in the Pinnacle Grill aboard Holland America's Eurodam - The burgundy armchairs are in use in certain parts of the grillroom...

Not only do they appear unattractive and cheap - they feel exactly like what you'd imagine: a chair dipped in rubber.

Eww, why would anyone want to sit on a rubber coated couch?? All I can think of is my great grandmother's old plastic covered sofa...sweaty, sticky and uncomfortable!!

But I would totally put a pair of the sconces in my apartment--very cute!

sconces and maybe one chair in a room are pretty cool, but an entire sofa is really pushing it.

BTW - These aren't antiques.
They're just really hideous reproductions of Victorian furniture...

I bet they smell really nice, too.

just because you can doesn't mean you should.

Blech. This style of furniture already does nothing for me, and candy-coating it just makes it worse.

OK, when is this trend of dipping antique-style stuff into cartoon colors going to die? I thought it was pretty much over once UO and IKEA got in on the act, but I guess some people still seem to think it's a fresh concept.

Color should inspire, not offend.

I can't even see that in my mind's eye being any less annoying in more subdued hues.

Just blech.

I'm all for color, and -- in certain circumstances -- even for rubber... but these are just wrong. Though I could see how they might be practical for preschools and nursing homes...

Color aside, the rubber looks kind of stupid, I'm guessing it's uncomfortable, and it's also impractical. Doesn't it dry up and break down fairly quickly?

Plus, I'm allergic to latex.

Ok.... please all the ultra conservative grannies that are on this blog move aside!!!

Yes, sorry but they are cool.. yes, they are rubber.. yes, they can make you frail innards revolt on the thought of getting one of these things through your front door...

Get a grip and please.. please.. have some sense of humor... at least these pieces are not in a landfill taking up unnecesary space right now...someone can still squeeze some life out of them!!!

And by the way.. aren't there other "designers" with celebrated pieces which are made of completely new harvested wood or other similar materials, then burned, yes burned or beaten to a big mess, then covered in polyurethane or epoxy and then sold as "new interpretations of classics", which you would have to give a leg just to put your behind on.....

My only complaint with the pictures is that they are photoshop enhanced, and not in a good way.... if they are trying to market their products... at least try to get them in real environments.....

I could see this working well in a bondage set up.

"[U]ltra conservative grannies"? Whippersnapper, didn't anyone teach you about ad hominem attacks?

I think these are just ugly and that the concept, which might have been original and daring like, twenty years ago, is just played out now. It's boring. I would think a hip, with-it young person like you would know that.

I'm sorry but I fully agree with manu_pty. Unfortunately on all fronts.

Yes, These are delightfully, refreshing and playful pieces. I have *also* seen them in person and they are no less comfortable than Starck's ubiquitous Louis Ghost Chairs or any other of his seemingly innumerable 'plastic classics' These would be perfectly at home in a high-eclectic and artful space.

I also agree that a lot of this site's member's tastes slant conservative. Believe me, I love that we re-recognized the design strengths of Mid-Century design several years ago now but its time for new (takes on) design.

I love the idea, HATE the rubber.

On my... where are my raybans?!?! Help... What ugly furniture... voicing other comments 'just because you can doesn't mean you should'... we should all think before actually doing something! Now where is the Waste Management to pick these up?

They could be fun in a bar or public lobby. Not so sure about them in a home.

You people are funny!
From a designers point of view; Do I like it, no. Could I work with it if a client wanted me to, yes.
I can't imagine it being comfortable so I would say perhaps it works in a commercial setting. It's kitchy and there is a lot of kitchy stuff going around right now.

I'm not sure if I am conservative or not when it comes to design, although I would say that I am practical when it comes to furniture. If I can look at a piece and ask myself "would I want to sit in this chair?" and the answer is no than I wouldn't select it for my client.

This collection is nothing new. It's been posted on AT several times already.. I don't know why there's such a strong reaction now.

Well I'm going to go against the grain and say I love it. True they're not for everyone, but they have a place. If you don't like it, don't use it!