Shadowy Seating Sets

The Purposefulness of Shadow Chair Melds Two Chairs Together

The Purposefulness of Shadow Chair may be one of the most misleading pieces of furniture ever designed. Melbourne, Australia designers CHC (Clarke Hopkins Clarke) designed this chair to give the appearance of shadow when in reality it is actually two chairs in one.

Why build one chair into another? The second chair is designed to be used as a storage space for coats, purses, etc. The Purposefulness of Shadow Chair has a design and function unlike any other chair you're likely to have seen before. Check it out in the video.

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3.0 out of 10
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50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
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