Crumpled Paper Seating

The ‘Cloud' Sofa Turns A New Page In Couch Design

Paper seems to fascinate designer Tokujin Yoshioka who ingeniously crafted the Cloud sofa for high end Italian manufacturer Moroso.

Presented at the Moroso Furniture Show during Milan Design Week 2009, the ethereal seating is simply made of crumpled paper held together so as to form a cushy sofa. The manufacturer aims to further develop this Tokujin Yoshioka prototype using several different fabrics that better apply to daily use.

Its mashed, pure white surface certainly looks inviting. And although there is no word on the strength of the Cloud design, from now on I will be thinking twice before throwing away all those crumpled pieces of paper from the documents I print every day.

Crumpled Paper Seating
Opportunity for creating innovative furniture designs using unconventional materials.
Cloud Sofa
Potential for developing eco-friendly seating options with a unique aesthetic.
Sustainable Furniture Design
Emerging trend of using recyclable materials to create functional and stylish furniture pieces.

Sectors Adopting This

Furniture Manufacturing
Innovative furniture designs like the Cloud sofa can stand out in a competitive industry.
Interior Design
Designers can incorporate eco-friendly and unconventional seating options like crumpled paper sofas into their projects.
Sustainability
The use of recyclable materials in furniture design aligns with the growing demand for sustainable products.
SCORE
3.8 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 53%
Activity 53%
Freshness 8%

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