Charles Darwin Hacked Together His Own Office Chair Because He Was a Genius [Past Perfect]

If you’re reading this post there’s a pretty good chance you’re doing so on a computer. You’re probably sitting in a wonderfully ergonomic office chair too. We have Charles Darwin to thank for the latter—sort of. More »

Under Chair Cat Hammock Keeps Fluffy off the Damn Furniture [Pets]

If you have pets you’ve already accepted the fact that your home will be perpetually covered in a layer of fur. Visitors, though? Probably not as keen. So this tiny hammock lets your cat still use your furniture without leaving it covered in hair. More »

This Sleek Desk Has All the Drawers You’ll Ever Need [Design]

Keeping a desk surface clutter-free is an almost impossible task for some of us, made all the more difficult by streamlined, modern furniture. But while this desk certainly looks sleek at first glance, beneath its surface are all the drawers you could ever ask for in order to keep your workspace tidy. More »

Once Upon a Time, Someone Found a Way to Make Sitting Down Even Easier [Past Perfect]

The amount of readily available information on Architect/Designer/Artist Robert Whitton’s chair design is sparse. But that’s fine because the one thing we do know about the 1989 design also happens to be the coolest feature: a roller is affixed to the front of the chair to help you ease into it. Brilliant! [ChairBlog] More »

The Infinitely Arrangeable Wall Shelf [Daily Desired]

An accordion, staircase, or paper fan—this shelf can be arranged in many different configurations to make it resemble anything you want it to. It’s so versatile, it becomes as much a decorative piece, as a functional one. More »

A Comfy Recliner That Stretches Your Spine [Video]

When you hear the term ‘traction’ you immediately think of someone lying in a hospital bed rigged up to a complicated pulley system that’s yanking them in every direction. But the SuperTrac recliner takes a far comfier approach to stretching your spine. More »

Banana Chair: Seating with a Peel

Monkeys. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, they’ll always be the one animal species that’s closest to the human race. So what could be more fitting than sitting in a chair that’s made with the monkey’s favorite food in mind?

Banana ChairIt looks all sorts of comfortable, too. The banana meat serves as the cushion to seat your in comfort, while the banana peel lets you rest your weary elbows on them after a long, tiring day.

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Designed by WamHouse, the banana-inspired seat is actually called the Zjedzony, which is Polish for ‘eaten.’ Makes sense, considering a huge chunk of the banana (chair) has been eaten away.

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Looks awesome, doesn’t it? I’d kill to have one of these for my living room.

[via +MOOD via Chair Blog]


Bet On Every Single Football Play With This Beautiful Edge Lit Table [Video]

This stunning CNC routed plexiglass table with LED edge lighting is not only designed to be a lovely addition to your living room, it also lets you play a new betting game that has you and your friends placing wagers on every aspect of a football game while it’s being played. More »

You’ll Never Forget How To Build A Bookshelf With Plans Carved Into Its Pieces [Furniture]

Assembling one of Ikea’s flat-pack puzzles is easy as long as you have the instruction manual. But that usually disappears when you’re tossing out all of that shredded cardboard post-build. So designer Gonçalo Campos has come up with a better approach for his XI book shelf. More »

Neon Bike Shelf Is a Fantastic Way to Stash Your Wheels [Design]

If you live in a city, a bike is one of the easiest, swiftest ways to get around. But storage is a big pain in a tiny apartment, and even a beautiful bike is not exactly a stylish piece of furniture. So this multi-faceted chartreuse shelf from Urbanspace Interiors is a thoughtful, space-saving way to stash your wheels in a compact corner or a narrow hallway. More »