These examples of 3D-printed furniture demonstrate the innovative new technology can be used to revolutionize manufacturing as well as design. While 3D printing is already being used to mass produce a number of household items, now the dynamic technology is being applied to home furnishings as well.
Sometimes referred to as 'additive manufacturing,' 3D printing allows designers to produce life-size three-dimensional objects based on the virtual models they create. 3D printing is particularly advantageous for making furniture because designers can easily create digital prototypes, which they can then manipulate before sending to production.
Some of the most innovative examples of 3D-printed furniture are those that experiment with unique shapes and unexpected designs. For example, there are 3D-printed chairs made to resemble colorful puzzle pieces, as well as modular honeycomb cubbies. There are also examples of 3D-printed furniture that take a more minimalist approach to home decor, including chic 3D-printed wooden recliners and flexible lounge chairs.
24 Examples of 3D-Printed Furniture
From Parametric Table Tennis to Flexible Cellular Seating:
Katherine Pendrill — Jun 18, 2015 — Art & Design
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Minimalist Transferable Futuristic Furniture
This Furniture Can be Productive and Comforting
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3D-Printed Home Organizers
The Uook Wall Organizer by Build Republic is Customizable
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Fabric-Like Concrete Furniture
The Plane Draped Table by Sruli Recht is Made with a 3D Printer
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3D-Printed Furniture Joints
These Modular Furniture Joints Create Customized Stacked Shelving
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Flexible Cellular Seating
Lilian Van Daal's 3D-Printed Chair is Inspired by Plant Cells
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3D-Printed Metal Furniture
The Dragon Bench by Joris Laarman is the First of Its Kind
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Printed Honeycomb Shelves
The SuperMod Storage System is Nature-Inspired and Industrially Made
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3D-Printed Artistic Bookshelves
The Link Bookshelf Fuses Two Functional and Distinct Styles
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3D-Printed Topographic Desk
This Office Furniture Design Features a Scale Model of Manhattan
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Palm-Sized Modernist Movables
This Mini Barcelona Chair Celebrates Mies with 3D Printing Tech
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3D-Printed Loungers
This Piece of 3D Printed Furniture Takes Over 800 Hours to Create
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Luxurious Doll-Sized Furniture
This Mini Eames Chair and Ottoman Were 3-D Printed
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3D-Printed Urbanite Furniture
IKEA's 2017 PS Line Focuses on Modern Materials and Multipurpose Use
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Collaborative Puzzle Chairs
Makershop's Printed Chair Was Created by Over 70 Designers
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Geometrically Transparent Home Decor
The Dark Side Series Features 3D Printed Angular & Designs
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Organic Uprooted Stools
The Degenerate Chair Has an Elaborate Natural Look and Composition
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Modifiable 3D-Printed Stationery
The Machine Series by ICOSAEDRO Enables People to Revise Design
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Intricately Printed Chairs
These 3D Furniture Pieces Experiment with Complex Curved Forms
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Parametric Table Tennis
The Deceptor Ping-Pong Table is 3D-Printed for Futuristic Functionality
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3D Knit Plastic Decor
This Collection Uses Deep-Texture Injection to Create Knit Designs
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3D-Printed Fungus Chairs
Eric Klarenbeek's 'Mycelium Chair' is Made from Fungus, Water and Straw
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3D-Printed Chairs
The Chairgenics Project Uses Additive Manufacturing to Make a Universal Seat
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3D Printed Wooden Recliners
This Chaise Was Made Using 44 3D-Printed Composite Materials
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Audio-Inspired Seating
Noize Chairs Turn Audible Waves into Visible Textures for Sitting Surfaces
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Fantastic Fan-Like Bookcases
Web Shelf Comprises Interlocking Ledges Arranged at Different Angles
3D Printed Skulls
Dr. Bon Verweij Successfully Implanted a Tech-Made Cranium in the Netherlands
Sunken Timber Seating
The Split Chair Seems to Slump in the Middle, Afforded Better Comfort
3D-Printed Taxidermy
Animal Lace Features Intricate Designs by Linlin and Jacques
Inclusive Student Micro Dwellings
The 'Nano Studio' Micro Apartment Design is 140-Square-Feet
Divine Shoe-Drying Shelves
The Spare Shoe Rack Subtly Integrates an Electric Airflow Function
Flourishing 3D Printed Gardens
This 3D Printer is Able to Produce a Living Garden
Perforated Geometric Furniture
The Hexa Side Table by Jonathan Dorthe is Clean and Sculptural
Modern Mobile Chandeliers
The Homa Ceiling Lamp by Sandro Lopez is Sleek and Contemporary
3D Printed Kayaks
Jim Smith Made the World's First 3D Printed Kayak and It's Vibrantly Fantastic
Fabric-Like Concrete Furniture
The Plane Draped Table by Sruli Recht is Made with a 3D Printer
Lab Equipment Kitchenware
The Domestic Science Machines by Alex Duffner Encourages Experiments
3D Printed Chocolates
The New 3D Systems and Hershey Partnership Promise to Make 3D Chocolates
Sculptural Sofa Beds
The UP-LIFT Sofa Bed Design Goes from Chair to Bed in an Unusual Way
Reflective Triangle Shelving
Etsy's The 807 Shop Features Geometric Home Accessories
Unfolding Eating Surfaces
The Origami Table Opens Out to Assume Three Sizes and Setups
Active Standing Desk Accessories
This Platform Helps Consumers Use a Standing Desk Comfortably
Maker Leather Shops
Toronto's Varsity Brown Offers Bespoke Goods Made in Store
Modernist Office Decor
This Desktop Storage Set by Dino Sanchez Reduces Workspace Clutter
Exploratory Food Pop-Ups
This IKEA Pop-Up in Toronto Challenges Conventional Food Rules
Compartmentalized Stationary Tables
The Arco Desk Displays Writing Accessories with a Glass Top
Flowering Side Tables
This Flower Shaped Side Table was Created by a Company Called Vogel
Split Timber Seating
These Branch Stools Feature the Beautiful and Once-Desired Y-Shaped Boughs
Versatile Desk Converters
This Desk Contraption Lets You Switch Between Different Modes
Flexible Cellular Seating
Lilian Van Daal's 3D-Printed Chair is Inspired by Plant Cells
Clever 3D-Printed Modules
TAKT Project is in the Business of Hacking the Home
Marble-Wood Stationery Organizers
Shkatulka by Lesha Galkin is Sophisticated and Sculptural
3D-Printed Desert Tower
The Sand Babel Earns Honorable Mention in 2014 Skyscraper Competition
Pastel Mid-Century Furniture
The Cruiser Collection is Inspired by California Hot Rod Culture
Tectonic Contemporary Cubbies
The SWOC Storage System Comprises Irregular Arranged Compartments
3D-Printed Metal Furniture
The Dragon Bench by Joris Laarman is the First of Its Kind
3D Printed Self-Portraits
Artist Joshua Harker Uses a 3D Printer to Create an Elegant Portrait
Leg-Stimulating Desk Accessories
The 'Officiser' Device Enables Leg Exercises at One's Desk
Pinscreen Storage Systems
Pin Art Interactive Storage is a Playful and Modular Shelf Design
Delineated Culinary Devices
The Eclipse Gas Cooktop Ensures You Don't Confuse Your Kitchen Burners
3D-Printed Family Portraits
DoubleMe3d Creates Figurine Portraits for Loved Ones
Ocean Surface Seating
The Ola Bench Was Inspired by the its Maritime Setting
Earbud Wire Binders
The Cliphone Keeps Your Ever-Entangling Cords Collected
3D-Printed Artistic Bookshelves
The Link Bookshelf Fuses Two Functional and Distinct Styles
Alternative Wedding Rings
Endswell Jewelry Designs 3D-Printed Jewelry for People's Big Day
Precious Stone Inspired Furnishings
These Gem Tables by Debra Folz are Geometry-Infused
Stone-Centered Tables
The Trees & Rocks Table Unites Two Natural Materials in a Modern Fashion
Geometric Symmetry Seating
Knostantin Achkov's Chair Electron Redefines Traditional Seat Designs
Alphabetical Storage Stools
The 'A' Stool by Ancymon is All Kinds of Awesome
3D-Printed Travel Necessities
Lost Luggage by Janne Kyttanen Moves Away from Suitcase-Schlepping
Spoon-Shaped Armchairs
The Ladle Family by Luca Nichetto is Inspired by Serving Utensils
Slatted Saddle Seating
The Ane Stool Embodies a Perfect Curvature for Unexpected Comfort
Sleek Asymmetrical Seating
The Hacienda Chaise is Contemporary and Low-Lying
Palm-Sized Modernist Movables
This Mini Barcelona Chair Celebrates Mies with 3D Printing Tech
Subtly Defined Furniture
Sancal Creates the Gráfica Collection Inspired by Illustration
Scent-Trapping Kitchen Accessories
The Odor Transformer Keeps Your House Free of Food Smells
Adjustable Cushioned Armchaires
Saola from Leolux Looks Like a Luxurious Dentist Chair
Standing Modular Desk Designs
The 'OMBEE' Portable Modular Standing Desk Encourages Healthy Work
3D-Printed Loungers
This Piece of 3D Printed Furniture Takes Over 800 Hours to Create
Wonderfully Awkward Seating
The April Fools Stools Comprise Intriguing Abstracted Components
Naturalistic Office Desks
This Desk Helps Workers Reconnect with the Outdoors
Flighty 3D-Printed Page Keepers
The Pero Bookmark by Studio Macura is Modelled After Birds
Chromatic Crocheted Lighting
These Knitted Lamps are Designed with Vibrant Wool Threads
Concealed Lateral Cubbies
The Pixl Bookcase Comprises Storage Compartments with Sideways Access
Collaborative Puzzle Chairs
Makershop's Printed Chair Was Created by Over 70 Designers
Furniture Sharing Startups
Furnishare Lets People Rent Out Their Unused Furniture
Well-Rounded Eco Cubbies
The Mod Bolla 8 Pop Shelf Features a Cluster of Circular Compartments
All-Stainless Kitchens
Abimis' Stainless Steel Kitchen Design Streamlines Kitchen Tasks
Igloo-Esque Shelving
The River Bookcase Has Curved Cubby Modules to Make Natural Fluid Forms
Surreal Nesting Seating
When Stacked, the Twain Chairs Appear to Be a Single Piece of Furniture
3D-Printed Sports Sneakers
The NIKE Air Force 1 Sculpture Embodies Influences of the Brand
Many-Legged Movable Supports
The Caterpillar Trestle Can Be Picked Up and Shifted Wherever
3D-Printed Book Covers
The Limited Edition 'On Such A Full Sea' Hardcover is Sculptural
Skewed Seating Systems
The Portrait in Chair Embodies a Slanted Assembly of Contact Components
Hood-Like Desk Dividers
These Privatization Desk Domes Conceal Employee Computers and Faces
Checkered Timber Chairs
The Scorpion Chair Maintains a Modern Look with Traditional Craftsmanship
Versatile Z-Shaped Stools
Zoo by MAYICE is a Minimalist Multifunctional Seating Option
Crowdsourced Retail Photo Galleries
The IKEA Wonderful Everyday Contest Highlights User Photos
Parametric Table Tennis
The Deceptor Ping-Pong Table is 3D-Printed for Futuristic Functionality
Crocheted Ceramic Decor
The Sweater Knit Vase from Thimble and Thorn
3D-Printed Lampshades
Plumen Now Offers 3D-Printed Lampshades for Its Low-Energy Lightbulbs
Aimlessly Abstract Furniture
The 'Get Lost' Project Shows at Milan's Ventura Lambrate
Retro Actor Advertorials
This Prada Menswear Campaign Features Jack O’Connel
Adaptable Knob Organizers
This Pegboard Shelf Offers Practicality in Its Open Customizability
Edible 3D Drumsticks
This 3D KFC Drumstick Looks Edible and Delicious
Curvaceous Ping Pong Tables
The Killerspin Revolution SVR-Black is Sleek and Contemporary
Demonstrative 3D-Printing Storybooks
'LEO the Maker Prince' Explains & Shows 3D-Printing to Kids
3D-Printed Chocolate Portraits
Choc Edge Creates Sweet Masks for Customers
$70,000 Ping Pong Sets
The Eleven Ravens Stealth Table is for Serious Table Tennis Players
Chromatic Tentacle Lights
Dennis Parren's 'Dotted Lamp' Resembles a Living Octopus Light
Redesigned Carrier Bags
The Ikea Shopping Bag Gets an Updated Look for a Higher-End Feel
Portable Cubed Kitchens
The Kochinsel by Remo Zimmerli Allows People to Cook Anywhere in the Home
Ice Cream Lighting
Eikon by Schneid Boasts Pastel Colors and Geometric Shapes
Floating 3D-Printed Lights
Alex Buckman Presents the LED Design Titled 'Canopy'
Colorfully Accented Furnishings
Affoltern Dining Set Serves Up Vibrant Details for Flavorful Decor
Floating Furniture Showrooms
This IKEA Display on Sustainability Occupies a Boat on the Thames
Illusory Triangular Trivets
An Intriguing Table Ornament, Mont Penrose Mimics and Impossible Shape
3D-Printed Speakers
This 3D-Printed Speaker Produces Quality Sound and Functionality
3D-Printed Fungus Chairs
Eric Klarenbeek's 'Mycelium Chair' is Made from Fungus, Water and Straw
3D-Printed Salt Structures
This 3D-Printed Briny Structure is Entirely Made of Salt
Furniture-Infused Photoshoots
The Numero Tokyo Love Myself Editorial Incorporates At-Home Pieces
Discount Furniture Store Diners
The Krogen Restaurant Will Serve Budget-Friendly Meals
Disney 3D-Printed Connectors
'AutoConnect' is a 3D-Printing Platform to Build Connectors for Items
3D-Printed Space Models
Nasa's 3D-Printed Replica is a Perfect Scale Model of a Nebula
Hand-Offering Kitchenware
The Hands Bowl is the Perfect Way to Politely Offer Treats
Illuminated Tabletop Furniture
The Lua Table by A43 is a Large and Unexpected Light Fixture
Designer Chain Minatures
This Mini Eames Lounge Chair by Kevin Spencer Celebrates the Iconic Seat
Couture Leather Chaises
This Special Edition Chaise Lounge Design Reimagines a Classic
3D-Printed Chairs
The Chairgenics Project Uses Additive Manufacturing to Make a Universal Seat
Food Connoisseur Cleansers
The Gourmet Chef Gift Soap Set Features Wonderfully Tasty Scents
Paraffin Lamp Vases
The Experimenta Vase Incorporates Lamp Chimneys into Its Design
Furniture Store Recycling Programs
IKEA Stores Recycle Compact Fluorescent Lights and Batteries
Modern Day Gentlemen's Clubs
CLUB by Tom Dixon is Sleek, Shiny and Contemporary
Oven Baked Furniture
The Soilid Chair is Mixed With Soil and Fungi and Then Baked
Crochet Chandeliers
The Custom Chandelier Knit Light by Naomi Paul is a Cozy Fixture
Sound-Converting Lights
The Cumulus LED Sculpture Turns Sounds into Light
3D-Printed Virtual Weapons
This 3D-Printed Infinity Blade is a Faithful Reproduction
3D-Printed Tape Measures
Angry Monk Pushes the Boundries of 3D Printing with This Design
3D-Printed Music Boxes
These Musical Sound Systems are 3D Printed
Bike-Inspired Lamps
This Customizable Bicycle Lamp Suits Design-Conscious Homes
3D Printed Wooden Recliners
This Chaise Was Made Using 44 3D-Printed Composite Materials
Double Dot Seating
The Two Circles Chair Embodies Minimalist Geometries for a Contemporary Look
Smudged Charcoal Cushions
Fabrica's 'Blot' Decor Pillows are a Minimalist Accessory to Invest In
Auto-Measuring Spice Racks
This Spice Rack Carousel Gives You Perfect Precision Every Time
Elaborate 3-D Printed Fashion
Joshua Harker Designed This Intriguing 3-D Printed Fashion Piece
3D Printed Voice Sculptures
This Obama Speech Art Explores Tech Advances
3D-Printed Turtle Prosthetics
This 3D-Printed Prosthesis Was Implanted Onto Stumpy the Turtle
Wire Wall Organizers
Bu! by Federico Floriani Takes on Friendly Personas
Magnificent Mineral Movables
Riviera Tables Embody the Character of Ticino Swiss Outdoor Furniture
Sleek Auto-Inspired Armchairs
Luft by Audi is Lightweight and Comfortable
3-D Printed Dice Upgrades
These 3-D Printed Game Pieces Will Improve Dungeons and Dragons
Magnetic Timber Shelving
The Apple Magnetic Wood Mail Organizer is Ideal for Storing & Displaying
Inviting Expandable Seats
The Room for Two Stool Pulls Apart to Accommodate a Second Sitter