The majority of sofas out there are bulky and ungainly things that often overwhelm the spaces they are placed in. Odd, considering that they are meant to help users access space rather than restrict it. That’s why we’re so pleased with the new sofa created by French designer Arik Levy.
Called Stream, Levy designed this modular sofa system for the Dutch furniture manufacturer Palau. Stream consists of a rectangular base to which a back and armrests are attached. The customer can choose between a 1, 2 or 3 seater base and combine it with adjustable backrests of two heights. A tabletop can also be added instead of an upholstered seat, creating a storage space. By breaking up the sofa into its different components, users are able to customize the final product to suit their space and needs best. Colors and textures of the upholstery can also be chosen offering a wide range of possibilities for the sofa. Levy describes Steam as a platform to meet and connect. There is of course the connection to how people use waterways to connect with each other, but Stream can also be seen as a metaphoric stepping-stone around which life flows and invites users to sit down and engage with each other. The slight inward slope of the sides and rounded edges of Stream add to its aqueous aesthetics.
The simplicity and adaptability of Stream means it could easily flow into any space.
If you’re tired of the same old sofa designs, then take a look at this sophisticated new sofa. The Windsor by Arketipo not only looks incredibly inviting, but is a well executed blend of modern design and traditional texture.
Just a glimpse at the posh sofa makes you imagine how enjoyable it would be to plop down with your favorite book and a cup of coffee and melt away the worries of the day. One might even be inclined to have a siesta on this spacious couch with its deep cushions drawing you in. The design would look great in one’s living room or office. The high level of detail is an obvious result of hand-made construction. The color, a deep brown, is rich, earthy, yet classic. If you want to complete the set, a matching armchair is available. Envision both taking over your living room for an enchanted evening of entertaining guests. The set is easily an intriguing topic of conversation for the night. Just make sure your guests don’t get too cozy!
Out of all of the things that we see on a regular basis here at Tevami, probably the most common thing would have to be some sort of chair or other seating option. Despite the fact that we see so many of them, they still remain completely interesting to us as designers are full of great ideas in this field. Today we are going to be taking a look at the latest version, this is the new Polymorphic Kinetic Bench.
This bench will make use of an innovative design and engineering solution that has been inspired by the kinetic action of a see-saw as well as the reverberating motion of a slinky. This double sided bench is made out of a series of 119 interconnected sections as well as an interactive balance board. The different sections have been connected via an inventive pilot and bolt system that makes vertical movement possible with one section able to be picked up by others down the line. This allows this whole structure to appear in react in a variety of different ways.
Istanbul-born architect and designer Aziz Sariyer keeps coming up with bright ideas in 2011 also. Today we are going to present Onda that is one of his modular seating concepts. This design piece was created with the cooperation of furniture manufacturer Nurus and was first showcased at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2011 in Milan.
The shapes are unusual and radiate harmony at the same time. There are plenty of ways for creating a unique and futuristic seating area by linking the flexible Onda furniture elements. The color of this cool furniture will definitely turn any grey space into striking green.
In todays modern world even a simple act like sitting down requires that you use something equally modern enough to do so in style. The Twist Seat from Domison is a great way to show that you have class and style, all while relaxing and kicking your feet up.
