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My Beautiful Backside Sofa by Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien

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We're thrilled to have stumbled across these images of the new seating collection from Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien — My Beautiful Backside. Manufactured by Italian company Moroso, the work evolved from the idea of many, many cushions in multiple shapes and styles and was inspired by a painting...

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The My Beautiful Backside seating collection was inspired by this painting:
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The colorful Kvadrat wool fabric is hand embroidered with silk and wool and embellished with buttons. Via: Style Files.

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Comments (29)

Is it just me or is this sofa just ridiculously hideous?

posted by jon on 2008-06-06 16:06:10
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it's you. ;) i like it.

posted by animalhouze on 2008-06-06 16:10:27
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Agreed. I wish I had 4 thumbs...

posted by mscot on 2008-06-06 16:13:49
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I can't decide whether I find this ugly or beautiful. I think I'm swayed on the side of beautiful (my first thought was OH MAN THAT'S NICE) but I'm not a fan of the smaller patterned cushions.

posted by nessaneko on 2008-06-06 16:14:27
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i think this is really cute.

posted by little flower on 2008-06-06 16:18:55
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I think the one thing that is saving the sofa are the varied throw pillows on it. Without them the sofa wouldn't work at all. But I do wish they incorporated the same patterns to the back of the sofa. Oh and I hate those little brass feet.

posted by Comicgeek on 2008-06-06 16:23:22
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the feet are a disappointment. . . but I really like the sofa, with or without the pillows.

posted by agatken on 2008-06-06 16:29:16
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I think they're cool, but could use chunkier feet. They seem visually top-heavy.

posted by nazrd on 2008-06-06 16:39:29
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Daddy like...

posted by Mr. Oswald on 2008-06-06 17:01:07
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It looks like a Psychedelic Turtle Family sitting on a bench...

posted by bepsf on 2008-06-06 17:05:00
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Not sure if I like these....still on the fence.

posted by suzy8track on 2008-06-06 17:10:50
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Meh. Umm...no, sorry, the feet kill it for me.

posted by hessilou on 2008-06-06 17:20:52
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Jon-
No, it's not you. This sofa is heinous.

posted by nathalie on 2008-06-06 17:43:21
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Does't look too comfortable to sit on for any length of time. I'm not liking the feet either.

posted by citygirlincountry on 2008-06-06 17:57:17
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I don't really care for the feet, but I can get past them. I love the rest of the design.

posted by chris (nyc) on 2008-06-06 17:58:26
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I dig the animae vibe which is mostly due in part to the pilllows. Can't imagine it beign comfortable and the feet need to be reimagined.

posted by Seaside on 2008-06-06 19:33:30
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It looks like several suitcases. It even has the zipper-look edging. Guess it's for those who love to live out of a suitcase.

posted by plain jane on 2008-06-06 20:04:36
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This belongs in a futuristic airport lounge designed in the 60's. I love it.

posted by btoddster on 2008-06-06 22:15:09
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I think the feet are supposed to be reminiscent of lotus blossoms. That's what they look like to me.

posted by TRUE BLUE on 2008-06-06 23:15:17
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I love the pillows - where can I get these?

posted by Deb on 2008-06-06 23:39:04
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I thought at first these were reworked seats from old cars. Interesting concept.

posted by greer on 2008-06-07 00:05:56
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Sorry, they don't work.

posted by notsocooldad on 2008-06-07 10:29:49
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I would never buy a sofa without arms for my house.

For an office waiting room, maybe.

posted by Valerie on 2008-06-07 16:26:32
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oh my god, i want this sofa!

posted by *heather leaf* on 2008-06-07 17:03:39
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I can't hate on anything that Doshi Levien do...I just love them. Although the original painting does look more comfortable.

posted by Passerby on 2008-06-07 17:09:49
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There are too many pillows. We don't mind the feet. We're in agreement with the person who said it was futuristic as in a 1960s airport lounge.

posted by K T G on 2008-06-07 22:31:59
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I love these.

posted by Sleek on 2008-06-09 06:49:38
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I wonder have they thought about adding side panels to make armrests, could be interesting.

posted by phase2phase on 2008-06-09 08:52:40
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wow airport lounge meets miniature painting! i kinda love this, but i don't see this in any home... unless you live in a loft with a lot of mid-century and indian pieces

posted by saya* on 2008-06-10 14:45:18
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