It looks kind of like tufting but the Couch series by Stefan Diez is actually created of a cellular textile structure filled with polystyrene balls.
The couch, originally designed for Elmar Flototto, ships flat its destination and is then filled with polystyrene balls upon arrival.
The line includes the couch as pictured, armchairs, and a rectangular ottoman. The inner "frame" of the couch is shown below:
What an interesting, fresh take on furniture. It's a step up from inflatable but still flattens out for ease of shipping and moving.
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Comments (9)
That couch, IMHO, is hideous and looks even worse than an inflatable one.
My, that sure is one ugly couch.
Not too attractive, and also seems really, really ungreen.
Sometimes, just because you can, doesn't mean you should.
Lumps should reserved for 1) mashed potatoes, 2) tea, and 3) chunky knit sweaters.
No lumps anywhere else. Not my thighs, not my grits, not my couch.
That's my 2 cents.
Does the couch become straight if the owner is doing hallucinic drugs or something?
I'm almost impressed by just how ugly that thing is. I mean, anybody can make an ugly couch... but to make a couch THAT ugly?
...wow.
looks like a 3 year old made it out of clay (and not in a 'oh my god when you grow up you'll be a fantastic designer' way - in a 'I love it b/c my 3 yr old made it' way) and it would prob be more comfortable if that was the case. polystyrene balls? i know apt therapy puts design WAY before sustainability but come on! That's absurd.
the frame on its own, however, is kind of cool looking (and might be equally comfortable)
Inflatable couch with slipcover.
er, i think a regular beanbag would be more comfortable.