While some people might be hesitant to take a seat in any type of public setting, these quirky communal furnishings will definitely encourage individuals to pay closer attention due to all the eclectic design inspirations.
Public benches and transit stops often feature out of date designs and run down material, but these modern communal furnishings serves to encourage user interaction with their use of abstract designs and modern touches. A great way to get more involved with public space while interacting with others around you, these quirky furnishings are offering more of a contemporary approach to public furniture.
From playground-inspired seating to planter perches and light switch benches, these quirky public furnishings are turning mundane outdoor features into creatively intriguing works of art.
63 Quirky Communal Furnishings
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Enormous All-Encompassing Couches
Luna by Claesson Koivisto Rune Makes a Comfy Room Inside a Room
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Octopus-Shaped Sofas
This Edra Circular Couch is Comfy and Anti-Social
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Open-Plan Office Furniture
This Communal Furniture Was Designed for Employees Using Laptops
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Pinned Pillow Benches
The Facile Sofa Comprises a Cushions, Dowels and a Pegboard Block
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Transforming Work Benches
Yonder Magnetik’s ‘Poyke’ Bench is Work-Functional Lou
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Blackboard Workspace Decor
Evernote App's California Office Encourages Collaborative Thinking
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Fallen Tree-Like Seating
The Infinity Bench is Inspired by Wooden Canoe Construction
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Multifunctional Kitchen Counters
The Miele 'Nexus' by Claire Regan
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Modular Tri-Sided Seating
The SimpliSeat Bench Can Assume an Array of Configurations
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Contemporary Table-Incorporating Couches
The TOOaPICNIC Chill by TOOtheZOO is for the Tech-Savvy
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Warped Pipe Seating
The Tube Bench by Peter Donders Pushes the Limits of Metal Malleability
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Wood-Marble Furniture
The Poise Collection by Box Clever is Surprisingly Simplistic
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Picnic Table Desks
BuzziPicNic by Alain Gilles is a Modern Communal Workspace
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Living Room Hammocks
Koala 45 by Stal Collectief Has a Large Sling Surface for Communal Lounging
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Levitating Sculptural Seats
The h220430 Mimic Bench has Strange Social and Surreal Qualities
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Communal Creative Carpets
Domestic Gathering by Stephanie Langard Boasts a Bonfire in the Middle
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Synthesized Spectral Seating
Lollipop Bench Features a Scrumptious Combination of Antique Styles
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Mod-U-Lar Planter Perches
Punka Seating System Accommodates People and Plants in Many Arrangements
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Barbecuing Picnic Tables
The Omega Outdoor Cooking Table Makes Alfresco Food Prep More Social
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Serpentine Embroidered Benches
Snake System Invites Interaction in Transitional Spaces
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Compact Communal Ottomans
Gaming Table Separates to Reveal Four Seats and a Recreational Surface
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Warped Tire-Like Seating
The Klimp City Furniture is Eco-Friendly and Versatile
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Ascending Planter Perches
Talita Exterior Bench Welcomes Interaction with Walkers
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Stratified Public Seating
The Monolit Bench by Pawel Grobelny is Simple and Sculptural
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Bold Puzzling Benches
The Signs Seating System Links Up to Form Extended Abstract Sofas
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Undulating Eating Surfaces
Picnic Bench by Tomasz Chmielewski Serves Up Sinuous Seating
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Snaking Modular Seating
The M² Bench by Studio Segers Encourages Outdoor Gatherings
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Modular Tetris Furniture
Brackets Furniture by Nendo Can Surround Users Like Parentheses
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Stretched Snaking Desks
The 150m Long Study Table by MAKS Encourages Student Interaction
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Shoreline-Inspired Benches
R Seaside Urban Seating Blends in with the Sinuous Foam on the Beach
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Technologically Advanced Park Benches
The Aster Lounger Combines Concrete with Gadgetry
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Communal Backrest Benches
Dan Golden and Jen Huh Developed a Museum Public Chair Design
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Beer-Inspired Furniture
The Franzl Table and Bench by Sebastian Schneider
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Quirky Continuous Benches
The 10 Unit Seating System is Constructed with Simple L-Shaped Segments
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Sharable Bifold Desktops
Slate2 by Kimberly Andersson Encourages the Communal Aspect of Learning
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Social Media Public Seating
MyBench.gr Encourages Virtual Vandalism and Community Networking
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Gassy Public Seating
The Propane Tank Bench's Curves Provide Comfort for All
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Curvy Modular Seating
Jangir Maddadi's Compound Collection is a Versatile Public Bench
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Fairytale Sofas
'We are Family' Sofa Channels the Princess and the Pea
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Literature-Inspired Public Seating
The London Book Benches Focus on Classic Novels
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Communal Workspace Furniture
This Flexible Office Furniture Collection is Streamlined and Modern
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Local Pipe Loungers
Oliver Show 'Street Furniture' Turns Public Places into Living Spaces
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Dog-Shaped Public Seating
The Whippet Bench by Radi Designers is Made for Pet Lovers
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Corkscrew Public Seating
T3 Information Monuments Provide Comfort and Counsel
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Socialization-Inducing Seating
The Nurus 4U Piece Encourages Users to Sit with One Another
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Customizable Public Furniture
MultipliCITY by Fuseproject Incorporates Local Materials
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Curvaceous Designer Benches
Zaha Hadid's 'Serac' is a Beautifully Twisted Creation Made for Lab 23
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Mobile Furniture Workspaces
Naruse Inokuma Architects Builds a Communal Space with KOIL in Japan
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Hybrid Picnic Table Blankets
This Dual-Purpose Outdoor Blanket Comes with a Built-in Table
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Contemporary Jungle-Inspired Hotels
The Bikini Berlin Hotel Reflects the Wilderness of a Jungle
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Chic Continuous Chairs
The Foster Line of Waiting Room Seats Allows for Stylish Comfort
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Forced Interaction Furniture
The Bottlebench Social Garden Furniture Project Enhances Interaction
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Playground-Inspired Furniture
Swingers by Neulhae Cho Brings Strangers Together
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Unitive Y-Shaped Seating
The Air Bench Can Expand in Every Direction to Accommodate More Sitters
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Arboreal Transit Stops
The Tree Bus Shelter Emulates a Reliable Natural Form of Refuge
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Collapsible Communal Tables
Escofet's GRASSHOPPER Range Boasts a Communal Table and Bench Hybrid
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Dramatic Butterfly Benches
This Butterfly Bench by Cricket Forge is a Stunning Piece of Seating
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Minimalist Wood Slab Furniture
This Industrial Dining Bench from West Elm Embodies Simple Elegance
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Butterly Public Benches
The Bend Bench by Attila Jonas Affords Pedestrians Rare Personalization
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Glowing Light Switch Benches
The HIK Ontwerpers Benches Will Keep You Illuminated
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Public Meeting Seating
David Fox's Nestle Couch Provides Much Needed Privacy in Open Spaces
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Circular Multi-Seated Benches
The Buzz Bench Brings New Style to Communal Seating
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Bottom-Side-Up Benches
The Jeppe Hein Inverted Seat is Intentionally Upside Down
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Modular Cat-Friendly Couches
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Curvaceous Animalistic Coffee Tables
The 'Bookpet' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay Has Character
Transforming Stool-Integrated Tables
The 'Quartet' Side Table Hides Four Stools Within
Modular Storage-Equipped Pet Sofas
The Conceptual Grid Sofa from Sunriu Design is Multifunctional
Inconspicuous Pet Furniture
Pilar Pirez Manfredi Designs the TAIPEI Pet Furniture Collection
Sink-Inspired Public Restrooms
This Public Washroom is Part of the Tokyo Toilet Project
Industrial Shapeshifting Table Designs
The 'JoinTable' by Bert Masselus is Multifunctional
Mid-Century Modern Furnishings
Todd Hewitt Adds Four Designs to the Last Ditch Series
Curvaceous Bench-Style Coffee Tables
The 'Shell' Table by Deniz Aktay is Chic Yet Strong
Modern Pet-Friendly Furniture
Ricardo Sá Designs the Choo Choo Console for Pets
Reconfigurable Furniture Designs
Qbit Furniture Adapts to Changing Needs
Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles
The Conceptual 'Timber Shuttle' is Eco-Focused
People-Pleasing Office Furniture
Form Us with Love's Cubicle System is Minimalist and Interesting
Storage-Centric Minimal Furniture
Julian Topor Designs the KURVE Furniture with Storage Spaces
Conscious Experimental Furniture Designs
Vaarnii's Whimsical Furniture Was Presented at Tableau
Posh Pet-Friendly Chair Designs
The Conceptual 'Quella' Chair by Dhiraj Choudhari is Plywood-Made
Whimsical Stool Designs
Modern Design Review Curates Hem X's Collection
Functional Furniture Cat Houses
The DONARTURO 'Cuba' Cat House Doubles as a Table
Public-Oriented Furniture Exhibits
Furnishing Utopia's Jean Lee Displays Furniture for Public Use
Tubular Literature Storage Racks
The 'Interspace' Magazine Rack by Deniz Aktay is Multifunctional
Funky Colorful Storage Units
Pavel Vetrov's Funky Storage Units Capture Attention
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Modern Cushioned Outdoor Furniture
Paola Lenti Designs the Pod Outdoor Seating Series
TV Packaging Seating Solutions
The 'Cuna' Furniture by Valeria Coello is Made Out of Cardboard
Striking Storage-Friendly Poufs
The 'Berliner' Pouf by Tugce Sonmez Evin is Multifunctional
Recycled Aluminum Furniture Pieces
The JOY Stool One Works as a Chair, Side Table and More
Bold-Tonal Organic Furniture Series
Shim Seungyeon Designs the Pressura Stool and Table
Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs
Miray Ozlem ER Designs the Caterpillar Lounge Chair
Storage-Attached Chair Designs
The 'Grid Chair' from SUNRIU Design is Thoughtfully Constructed
Sustainable Concise Furniture Series
Joyf and Rostyslav Sorokovyi Design the Tube Collection
Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
Last Ditch Design's Capsule Balances Aesthetics and Functionality
Avian-Inspired Privacy Chairs
The 'Peacock Chair' Concept Offers Protection from Distractions
Weather-Versatile Conical Chairs
The Conicent Chair Has a Minimal Design for Indoor and Outdoor
Intricate Lighting Sculptures
Objects of Common Interest Creates the Lights on Installation
Chic Recycled Aluminum Benches
The 'Bello!' Bench Has a Textured Finish for Indoor or Outdoor Use
Biblical-Inspired Sculptural Furniture
Niamh Barry Presents a Range of Dynamic Lighting
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Human Connection-Inspired Furniture
Carl Hansen & Son Joins Rikke Frost on the Sideways Series
Modular Flatpack Furniture Designs
The 'OPO=O' Multifunctional Furniture Piece Works in Many Ways
Pet-Friendly Seamless Furniture
Bink Rabbit Goods Delivers a Slew of Modern Furniture
Stacked Pebble-Like Furniture
The FIGURE Sofa and Lounge Chair are Inspired by Josef Hoffmann
Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections
FURN OBJECTS Designs a Cushy Lounge Chair and Pouf Set
Playful Furniture Exhibits
SFMOMA Presents Conversation Pieces: Contemporary Furniture in Dialogue
Metal-Inspired Homeware Capsules
KUTARQ Studio Unveils the GVPO Lighting & FOLIO Furniture Series
Childhood-Inspired Outdoor Chairs
Faye Toogood & Vaarnii Design the Peace Outdoor Lounge Chair
Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs
The RACK Chair Design by Zhiyuan Fang is Multifunctional
Pipe-Inspired Modular Seating Systems
Alexander Lotersztain Designs the Pipeline Sofa for Derlot
Modular Camping Furniture
'Owomo' Created a Line of Build-Your-Own Camping Panels
Urban Structural Street Furniture
BLUE Architecture Studio Designs the Symbiotic Urban Furniture
Modular Plant-Friendly Furniture
The Blå Station BOB Corner Sofa is Endlessly Reconfigurable
Playful Public Seating Designs
The London Festival of Architecture Boasts a Series of Seats
Human Form-Inspired Furniture Series
Bend Goods Introduces the Tube Collection of Furniture
Kinetic Musical Benches
Daydreamer Benches Gently Rotate, Illuminate and Play Music
Relaxed Anti-Distraction Seats
The 'Fortune Chair' Provides a Private Space to Work or Read
Opulent Outdoor Lamp Designs
The GUBI Seine Portable Lamp Has a Modernist Feel
Minimalist Outdoor Swings
KUNDESIGN's Flow Swing Will Surely Accent Any Outdoor Space
Minimalist Monochromatic Desk Designs
The Arqus Desk Prioritizes an Airy Feel
Interlocking Living Room Furniture
Mirlay Özlem ER's The Cube is Elegant and Space-Saving
Adaptable Minimalist Seating Solutions
The Plega Seating Collection is Perfect for Communal Spaces
Pool Noodle-Inspired Furniture
Lieyah Dagan Designs the Loop Furniture for Indoor and Outdoor
Contrasting Element Concrete Stools
The 'CONECTO' Modular Stool is Brutalist and Eye-Catching
Latin Playground-Inspired Furniture
The Sum of Small Parts Collection From Cinco x Cinco is Sleek
Minimal Adaptable Furniture Collections
Studio TK Presents the Custom Bevy Collection of Tables
Minimal Wooden Webbed Stools
found/Founded Designs the New KNOT Stool with Refreshing Tones
Naturalistic Public Outdoor Furniture
The 'Life Ark' Outdoor Seat Has a Leaf-Shaped Form
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
Modernist Modular Outdoor Furniture
The Todus Dongo Garden Sofa is Weather-Resistant
Architecture-Inspired Furniture Capsules
SeungBum Ma Designs the Form-Functional Archi-Furniture
Sustainable Furniture Capsule Shops
Light and Dwell Open up a Store of Furniture Designs
Playful Recycled Aluminum Chairs
The 'TUBA' Chair by Samuel Wilkinson is Easy to Store
Repurposed Brick Public Furniture
Akasaki Vanhuyse's FLOAT Bench is Intriguing & Eco-Friendly
Versatile Outdoor Furniture Series
Fermob Presents a Look at its Latest Collection of Furniture
Ribbon-Inspired Curvaceous Furniture
LAUN Unveils its New Ribbon Collection of Outdoor Furniture
Sleek Artful Accessible Furniture
ThirdKind Presents its Abigail Collection of Furniture
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Cityscape-Like Cat Furniture
La Jato del Gato Designs the Mocats Multifunctional Indoor Furniture
Fossil-Free Steel Furniture
Vestre and Emma Obers Debut the Ground-Breaking Tellus Bench
Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
Jeremy Anderson Designs a Set of Floor Lamps for Space Relics
Subterranean Courtyard Galleries
Buzz Designs the Hermit Space Yards in Beijing Park
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Sustainable Colorful Multifunctional Furniture
Paolo Cappello Designs the Superpop for Miniforms
Urban Waste-Made Furniture
Javier Guzmán Cervantes and Ex Soup Join on an Exhibition
Versatile Utilitarian Furniture
Equiparc Presents teh Collection 40 of Modular Furniture
Life-Celebrating Colorful Furniture
The BELLEVIE Collection by Fermob Honors Simplicity
Asymmetric Linework-Based Furniture
Leah Ring Joins Another Human on the Doodle Collection
Sea Creature-Inspired Chairs
Yue Zhuo Designs the Seat Urchin with Bright Cushions
Accessibility-Enhancing Public Art Installations
Isometric Studio Presents Cloud Swing
Sincere Public Toilet Designs
Marc Newson Designs a Toilet with a Copper Roof in Shibuya
Minimalist Aluminum Furniture Collections
URBANCRAFT Debuts the Monochrome Basics Collection
70s-Inspired Structural Furniture
Nouveau Standard Creates the Collection 12 of Retro Designs
Chunky Office Furniture
Nienkamper's Beam Collection is an Example of Chic Chunky Furniture
Minimalist Meditative Bench Designs
The Pause Bench Offers a Spot to Relax and Reflect
Revived Sustainable Urban Benches
Daniel Rybakken and Vestre Revive the Ypsilon Bench
Charitable Cozy Furniture Lines
Design Within Reach & Knoll Textiles Boasted the Nick Cave Range
Vibrant Furniture Collections
Unform Studio Unveils Its Inaugural Furniture Collection
Playground-Inspired Seating Designs
Joe Parr Designs the Kinesthetic Rocking Swing Seat that
Spiral-Inspired Minimal Benches
Verónica Mar Designs the Minimal Soul Sculpture Bench
Rustic Recycled Wood Tables
The 'Primitive Structures' Table Design by Jongwon Lee is Stone-Like
Living Plant DIY Chairs
Front/ Highlights Themes of Nature with the Green Hideaway Chair
Tubular Metal Furniture Collections
Tim Teven Designs the Tube Collection of Furniture
Playful Sustainable Lounge Furniture
The Beam Collection by Neinkamper is Soft and Curvaceous
Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations
The Industrial Archaeology Series is Based on Design
Sleek Aluminum Furniture
Petite Friture Designs the Week-End Capsule of Aluminum Furniture
Contrasting Artful Furniture Collections
NM3 Designs Fluro Furniture with a Bright Tonal Palette
Bent Multi-Functional Coffee Tables
The Shell Table by Deniz Atkay has a Curved Structure
Wilderness-Inspired Furniture Series
Name Place Animal Thing Designs the Habitat Collection
Colorfully Playful Office Chairs
Skogstad and Wærnes Designs the Bud Chairs for Fora Form
Modular Beam-Themed Furniture
The Beam Collection by Adam Weir has a Harmonious Structure
Versatile Modular Couches
The Transformer Couch 2.0 Adds Flexible Style to the Living Room
Architectural Outdoor Lounge Furniture
BassamFellows Presents the Rail Sofa Collection
Amorphous Public Restrooms
People's Architecture Office Designs the Amoeba Public Restroom
Rotating Solar Powered Benches
ENESS Launches a Spinning Whimsical Bench Installation
Guitar-Holding Benches
Yamaha Design Lab Created This Unique Place to Sit
Sustainable Flat-Packable Hotel Furniture
Fritz Hansen Recently Debuted Its First Outdoor
Illuminated Public Artful Toilets
Tomohito Ushiro Designs the Hiroo East Park Toilet in Tokyo
Nature-Inspired Minimal Stools
Shota Uruasaki's Capture the Light Stool Depicts Shadows and Light
Unconventional Playful Seating Series
Note Designs the Bau Seating Series for Lammhults
Slick Commercial Furniture Collections
Arcadia and IDA Design Collaborate on the Lineup
Nature-Inspired Structured Seating
Alexander Lotersztain Designs the Twig Seating for Derlot
Retractable Auditorium Seating
Hamari's Telescopic Seating Re-Imagines Large Venue Seating
Colorful Modular Outdoor Furniture
Patricia Urquiola Designs the Mangas Outdoor Capsule for GAN
Musical-Themed Kinetic Structures
Daily tous les jours Designs the Daydreamer Structure
Collapsible Outdoor Furniture Pieces
The Oru Camp Origami Outdoor Furniture is Efficient
Home Mobility Accessible Furniture
Capella Design Creates Furniture that Blend Style and Function
Stool-Inspired Design Exhibitions
Daisuke Motogi Presents the Hackability of the Stool Show
Life-Exploring Colorful Furniture
Arper Presents Five New Collections of Vibrant Furniture
Cocoon-Like Multifunctional Furniture
Yeeun Son Designs the U-Sofa for Multiple Purposes
Outdoor Plant Communal Spaces
Mattaforma Designs the new Nursery at Public Records
Plastic Waste Textural Benches
The New Raw's Knotty Project Stems from Sustainable Values
Milan Streets-Inspired Furniture
The Italian Lab and LAND Design the Il Salotto Milanese Capsule
Chic Recyclable Outdoor Furniture
The Nami Collection by Qeeboo is Made with Polyethylene
City-Honoring Furniture Projects
The Symbiotic Urban Furniture Project is Imaginative
Modern Playground-Inspired Exhibitions
Samuel Ross Designs the Coarse Collection for NYCxDesign
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
Collectivity-Inspired Furniture Series
Conor Hacon Designs a New Capsule for Common Design
Upcycled Down Furniture Series
Christoph Kurzmann Breathes New Life to Old Furniture
Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway
Knitted New York Subways
The Straphangers Lounge Recreates the New York Subway with Crochet
Powder-Coated Steel Furniture
Objekte Unserer Tage Designs the IVY Outdoor Collection