With a greater number of consumers living in small spaces, there is an increasing need to find multifunctional furniture items, such as customizable seating. For those with limited living space, customizable pieces offer a flexible and functional alternative to full-size furniture sets.
Adjustable sofas are one example of customizable seating. These ingenious furniture pieces allow users to maximize the seating capacity of their home simply by changing the size, shape or configuration of their couch. Some of the most interesting examples of customizable seating include shape-shifting sofas, couches with ergonomically adjustable pillows and geometric sectionals.
Beyond sofas, other examples of customizable seating include office and dining room furniture as well. For example, there are button-adjusting seats that can be converted into dining room chairs. There are also yoga-inspired office chairs that allow the user to shift into different postures and poses. These ingenious examples of customizable seating allow consumers to maximize the few furniture pieces they own.
42 Examples of Customizable Seating
From Adaptable Sofa Seats to Modular Beanbag Loungers:
Katherine Pendrill — Jul 29, 2015 — Art & Design
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Flexible Futuristic Furniture
These Futuristic Furniture Designs Transform to Suit Various Needs
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Modular Couch-Shelf Hybrids
This Sectional Sofa Has a Built-in Shelf for Holding Books and Plants
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Ergonomically Arrangeable Pillows
This Dual Pillow Can Configure into Many Forms
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Customizable Tetris Couches
Bloc’d Sofa is Assembled from an Assortment of Different Cushion
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Button-Adjusting Seating
The Stockholm Chair is Fit for Two Rooms with an Effortless Reorientation
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Wooden Log Benches
The Mocho by Timoteo and Fernandes is Basic
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Customizable Block Furniture
These Innovative Seats are Made from Adjustable Foam Bars
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Modular Asymmetrical Armchairs
Giuseppe Vigano's Roxy Revamps Leather Seats With The Juno Form
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Geometric Customizable Sofas
The Ron Arad Do-Lo-Rez is a Blocked Masterpiece
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Majestically Modular Couches
The Itaca Sofa by Bontempi is a Stylishly Sophisticated Modern Sofa
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Modular Sofa Seating
The Switch Sofa Transforms its Look at the Blink of an Eye
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Custom LEGO Furniture
The LEGO Brick Coffee Table Lets You Decorate Like a Kid
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Topographic Sofa Designs
Vary by Nina Bruun is a Leveled Couch That Can Be Customized by Users
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Shape-Shifting Sofa Designs
The Cubel Mini Can Turn From a Chair to a Bed in a Few Flips
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Modular Block Couches
This Customizable Modular Couch is Made Up Of Several Easy-to-Carry Pieces
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Minimalist High-Backed Chairs
NAGI by Tomoya Tabuchi is a Curvy Seat for Reading or Working
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Customizable Cozy Couches
Constance Guisset's NUBILO Sofa Can Be Re-Arranged to Maximize Comfort
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Customizable Designer Furniture
Open Source Furniture by Philippe Starck Can be Excitingly Tweaked
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Adjustable Cushioned Armchaires
Saola from Leolux Looks Like a Luxurious Dentist Chair
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Cheese Slice Seating
The Brie Chairs Have Been Prepared From Unrecyclable Paper
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Adaptable Sofa Seats
The Nest Chair Can Creatively Change Form in Varying Situations
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Modular Lounge Furniture
This Collection Has a Few That Pieces Can Be Combined and Customized
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Sleek Modular Couches
This Reconfigurable Seating Unit Has Endless Possibilities
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Customizable Polygon Shelving
The BUILD Storage System by Jack Godfrey Wood and Tom Ballhatchet
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Revitalized Retro Seating
This Collection of Drop Chairs is Modern and Customizable
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Yoga-Inspired Office Chairs
The Sukhasana Yoga Chair Helps You Comfortably Sit Cross-Legged
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Slithering Modular Sofas
The Kler Swing W126 Has Four Units for a Varied and Customizable Couch
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Collapsible Stool Seating
This Foldable Chair is Perfect for Interiors That are Limited in Size
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Customizable DIY String Seating
The Strung Stool by Not Tom is Put Together by the User
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Customizable Jersey Sofas
This New Modular Sofa System is Smart and Comfortable
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Ultra Versatile Seating
The Zinta Sofa by Lievore Altherr Molina Changes in Look and Compilation
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Interchangeable Furnishing Collections
The Beso Chair Program Pieces Can Be Updated with Fabrics
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Snugly Sweater-Inspired Furniture
These Sweater Chairs Make Sitting Down Even More Comfortable
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Socialization-Inducing Seating
The Nurus 4U Piece Encourages Users to Sit with One Another
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Form-Fitting Office Chairs
This Modern Office Chair Takes the Adjustable Chair Even Farther
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Customizable Conference Chairs
The 'Pair' Chairs Feature an Adaptable Design Aesthetic
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Virtually Customizable Sofas
This Platform Lets You Customize Your Own Sofa in Any Shape or Color
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Modular Bowl Chairs
These Seats Designed by Linda Bo Bardi Offer a Modern Circular Aesthetic
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Plastic Crate Shelters
These Shelters are Made with Easily Accessible Materials
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Buckled Bean Bags
The Fatboy Buggle-up Ensures that People Stay Comfortably Upright
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Chic Growing Chairs
Nuna's Clever High Chair Design Grows with Your Child as They Develop
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Interlocking Mobile Benches
'Brothers in Benches' is a Series of Benches Placed in Johannesburg
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Compact Furniture Collections
The Travelbox Set Moves Where You Move, Complete with a Bed and More
Vertically Folding Chairs
The Palfrey Chair is Able to Fold in a Way That Most Others Do Not
Fashionably Smart Furniture
The Clique Editions Mixes Household Materials with Electronics
Marvelously Modular Sofas
The Sofista Sofa Splits into Three Separate Seats
Modern Gentlemen's Chairs
El Purista Boasts an Armchair for Cigar and Whisky Aficionados
Eco-Friendly Refugee Housing
The 'Hex House' is Designed to be Sustainable and Low-Cost
Bike Rack Benches
The Parametric Bike Stand by Nikola Kungulovski is Doubly Functional
Versatile Customizable Furniture
SNAP Lets You Design Your Own Furniture Without a Single Tool
Wheelchair Hoverboard Attachments
HoverSeat Turns Hoverboard Toys into a Rolling Beach Chair
Shapeshifting Chair Beds
The Convertible Bean Bag Chair Bed Provides a Spot for Guests to Rest
Compact Inflatable Loungers
The KAISR Original Offers a Portable Seat that Fills Up with Air
Undulating Modular Couches
This Wavy Sofa is Assembled from a Hilly Surface of Multi-Height Blocks
Sculptural Sofa Beds
The UP-LIFT Sofa Bed Design Goes from Chair to Bed in an Unusual Way
Customizable Wood Storage Frames
The 'Dotdotdot.Frame' Modular Storage Furniture is Efficient
Staircase Seating Solutions
The Stephen Kenn x Victorinox Stepladder Chair is Multipurpose
Yoga-Accommodating Chairs
The US Pride Yoga Chaise Chair Enables Exercise and Relaxation
Irregular Rocky Ottomans
Geometric Stools Create Comfortable and Customized Landscapes for Sitting
Open-Faced Architecture
The S House by Domenack Architects Has a Free-Flowing Concept
Sculptural Grid Seating
The Infrastructure Series by Vivian Beer is Sensuously Curved
Distressed Plush Sofas
The Nuvola Collection by Gervasoni is Organic and Overstuffed
Wooden Log Benches
The Mocho by Timoteo and Fernandes is Basic
Botanically Manufactured Furniture
The Full Grown Furniture Farm Uses Eco-Friendly Methods
Minimalist Squiggled Seating
Softer Than Steel by Nendo Boasts a Blended Back- and Armrest
Cork-Made Sofas
The Corques Sofa by Lucie Koldova is Made from Distinct Materials
Urban Pop Art Residences
This Rio Apartment by Studio RO+CA References Pop Culture Themes
Comfy Cork Couches
This Sofa by Designer Lucie Koldova is Cleverly Made From Cork Board
Architectural Mesh Furniture
Patricia Urquiola Expanded Metal Mesh for This Collection for Kettal
Modular Asymmetrical Armchairs
Giuseppe Vigano's Roxy Revamps Leather Seats With The Juno Form
Shifting Furniture Collections
Ian Stell's Modern Furniture Pieces Expand and Contract in Shape
Modular Egg Packaging
The Sunrise Valley Egg Packing Uses Recyclable Paper and is Customizable
Slim Versatile Tables
The Riley Table by Sam McMorran is Made for Small Spaces
Bow Tie-Inspired Seating
These Bamboo Bow Tie Chairs are Heated and Bent into Shape
L-Shaped Angled Shelves
This Unique Shelving Unit is Made from Simple Pieces of Bent Wood
Wood-Marble Furniture
The Poise Collection by Box Clever is Surprisingly Simplistic
Hybrid Step Stool Chairs
The 'Chaool' is a Piece of Convertible Furniture for Modern Homes
Carpet Tile Chairs
These Foldable Seats by Sam Linders Move From Carpet to Armchair
Recreated LEGO Album Covers
Marco Sodano Modeled LEGO Block Albums After Iconic Covers
Modernized Retro Furniture
This Wood Accent Sofa from West Elm Pays Homage to the 60s
Modular Water Bottles
This Customizable Water Bottle Simplifies the Washing Process
Work-Focused Furniture
Patricia Urquiola Designs Furniture for the Working World
Art-Inspired Sculptural Seats
Designer Benjamin Nordsmark Creates Dramatic Chair Designs
Modular Personalized Desks
The Antro Desk Allows Users to Customize the Layout of Their Workspace
Noise-Canceling Armchairs
'The Quiet Chair' is a Noise Reducer That Helps Focus & Productivity
Modular Sofa Seating
The Switch Sofa Transforms its Look at the Blink of an Eye
Pastry Pouf Chairs
Diego Gugliermetto Designed Fun Seating To Look Just Like Decadent Desserts
Cushioned Origami Seating
Prostoria's 3angle Chair Boasts a Geometric Shape
Remixed Artisan Furnishings
West Elm's Sculpted Metal and Leather Bowl Chair is Retro-Modern
Transport-Ready Chairs
'Kitt' by Stefan Diez is Easily Assembled with Zero Tools Needed
Glass World Cup Benches
World Cup Players Who Don’t Make the Starting XI Will Sit on These Benches
Jet-Inspired Lounge Chairs
The Xarp Chaise Lounge by Rui Silva Boasts Geometric Shapes
Relaxation Hybrid Seating
This Outdoor Rocking Chair is One Part Chair, One Part Hammock
Snowdrift-Inspired Chairs
The Frost Chair Has a Futuristic Design With Some Classical Elements
Outdoor Relaxation Furniture
This Brown Wicker Outdoor Hanging Chair is Ideal for Decks
Ergonomic Tilting Stool Chairs
The Rolo Rocking Stool Provides Comfortable Support for Sitters
Sophisticated Beanbag Chairs
The Ineke Hans Plouf Seats Offer a Luxe Design Paired with Comfort
Interchangeable Sofa Sectionals
The TOWARD Couch Can be Reconfigured to Suit Different Layouts
Ergonomic Embracing Couches
This Curved-Armrest Couch Was Designed by Feiz Design Studio
Topographic Sofa Designs
Vary by Nina Bruun is a Leveled Couch That Can Be Customized by Users
Reinvented Rocking Chairs
Alegre Design Creates a Chic and Comfortable Seat for New Parents
Water Jet-Cut Benches
Paolo Ulian and Moreno Ratti Team up to Create 'Land'
1950s Sporty Furniture
Nika Zupanc's Modernist Furniture Collection Debuts at Milan Design Week
Modular Block Couches
This Customizable Modular Couch is Made Up Of Several Easy-to-Carry Pieces
Hanging Hoop Chairs
Lee Broom Designs a Sculptural Seat Out of Steel Circular Elements
Minimalist Art Deco Furniture
The Windsor Settee from MATTER is a Contemporary Take on Vintage
Multi-Hued Modular Couches
Cubit by Mymito is Made up of Cheery Sofa Sectionals
Maternal Rocking Chairs
A Spanish Design Firm Has Crafted the Perfect Breastfeeding Chair
Minimal Decorative Blankets
Kristine Five Melvaer's Naturpledd Blankets are Full of Natural Beauty
Pillow Pegboard Benches
Formabilio's Comfortable Outdoor Furniture is Simple and Adaptable
Kinetic Standing Desks
Stir's M1 and F1 Furniture Models Are Infused with Touchscreen Technology
Customizable Designer Furniture
Open Source Furniture by Philippe Starck Can be Excitingly Tweaked
Experimental Pop-Up Bars
The 'Best Damn Billboard-Bar' Serves Up Sweet Beer-Based Concoctions
Tactile Bubble Seating
This Quilt Sofa by Ronan Bouroullec and Erwan Bouroullec is Voluminous
Mod Hollowed Furniture
The Bum Bum Collection by Eugeni Quitlet is Inspired by Musical Instruments
Versatile Compact Armchairs
Karim Rashid's Armchair is a Small and Functional Furniture Piece
Modular Organization Desks
The LinaDura 'Recto Verso D1' Freestanding Desk Keeps Items Organized
Waste-Conscious Chairs
The Economic Chair was Purposefully Designed to Reduce Waste
Stylish Seashell Armchairs
The Concha Colored Couches Take Design Inspiration from the Sea
Eco Bench Seating
D-Absolute Design's Outdoor Bench Features Built-In Planters
Linear Geometry Furnishings
The Field Bench by TJ O'Keefe is Highlighter Hued
Chiselled Stump Chairs
The Glemham I Carved Seat is Made by Hand Out of a Single Tree Trunk
Dual-Textured Cushions
The 'ni.ni.creative' Minimalist Leather Pillows Pair Cozy & Stylish Fabrics
Deep Tissue Massage Chairs
The Kahuna Electric Massage Chair Provides a Weightless Experience
Carbon Fiber Chairs
The Halo Chair Was Designed by Furniture Designer Michael Sodeau
Sleek Modular Couches
This Reconfigurable Seating Unit Has Endless Possibilities
Minimalist Two-Legged Seating
The Leaning Bench by Izabela Boloz is Lightweight and Angled
Colorful Pretzel Chairs
Velichko Velikov Designs a Playful Seat Full of Twists and Turns
Curvy Modular Public Benches
The Odessa Street Benches Enable Citizens to Reconfigure Them
Recycled Door Bus Stops
Detroit's Door Stops Bus Shelters Are Made From Abandoned House Materials
Cosmic Leather Furniture
The Never Too Much Collection Looks Splattered with Paint
Airy Furniture Exhibits
The Beyond Icons Collection by Aarhus School of Architecture is Ethereal
Modular Pipe Seating
The Intube Armchair Design Creatively Use Wiring to Offer a Sleek Chair
LEGO Lunch Boxes
These Building Block Boxes are Perfect for Carrying Your Meals
Asian-Influenced Furniture
The Oriental Series by Frank Chou Design Studio is Exotically Modern
Temperature-Regulating Tables
The Zero-Energy Furniture Table Can Absorb and Emit Heat
Posture-Focused Chairs
The 'Chaisecourte' Presents a Comfy Way to Sit
Versatile Wingback Chairs
These Herman Miller Chairs Were Made with Naughtone's Help
Mismatched Couch Cushions
The Aust & Amelung Bench Has a Subtle Bohemian Aesthetic
Technical Stone Chairs
The Campione Chair is Part of the Trentino Collaborations
Kick-Clicking Computer Chairs
The Segregation of Joy Seat Lets You Click With a Kick
Ultra Versatile Seating
The Zinta Sofa by Lievore Altherr Molina Changes in Look and Compilation
Geometric Skull Thrones
This Opulent Skull Lounge Armchair is Made from Luxe 24-Karate Gold
Artisan Game Board Furnishings
The Congo Quares Chess Board Bench is Inspired By The Strategy Game
Cut-Out Furniture Designs
The Living Tower Allows Individuals to Sit in its Curvaceous Cut-Outs
Dual Rocking Seaters
This Modern Rocking Chair Is Designed to Seat Two People at Once
Wearable Chairs
The Chairless Chair Lets You Sit Down Anywhere, Anytime
Musical Park Benches
This Fun Public Furniture Piece That Encourages Play
Paper Log Abodes
Shigeru Ban Constructs Temporary Shelters to Help the Philippines
Curling Carpet Benches
The Rug Chair Furls Up to Form a Piece of Furniture for Comfortable Seating
Sculpted Bench Seating
Matthias Pliessnig's Sculptural Benches Make a Statement
Minimalist Pin-Shaped Benches
The Versatile ALFA Bench Was Designed by Veronica Martinez
Roped Backrest Seating
The YC1 Chair by Mikiya Kobayashi Boasts Striking Details
Upcycled Cable Chairs
Samsung Turns Old Phone Cables into Useful Public Furniture
Comic Book Couch Designs
The Couch on Canvas by Annebet Philips is Designed for DROOG
Visionary Furniture Designers
Shiro Kuramata Incorporated Artistic Whimsy into His Creations
Fur-Trimmed Furniture
The Evan Z. Crane At-Home Decor Pieces Include Strips of Pelt
Collapsible Communal Tables
Escofet's GRASSHOPPER Range Boasts a Communal Table and Bench Hybrid
Sleek Weatherproof Seating
The Sadie Indoor/Outdoor Chair by Joey Ruiter is Versatile
Power Source Furniture
Arconas' InPower Bar Concept Features a Built-In Power Source
3D-Printed Chairs
The Chairgenics Project Uses Additive Manufacturing to Make a Universal Seat
Pasta-Prepping Tables
The Alfredo Table by TAGmi Designs is the Ideal Place to Make Your Spaghetti
Twisted Sponge Seating
This New Range of Spongy Seats is Lightweight and Atypical
Recycled Industrial Furnishings
'Pertitune' Creatively Repurposes Old Industrial Parts
Utopian Digital Projections
Bernardo Schorr's Mixed Reality Living Spaces Alters Micro-Apartments
LEGO Shot Glasses
These Brick Shot Glasses Give You Something to Play with While You Drink
Stacked Stair Storage
The Brigitta Dresser from Anthropologie Features a Rustic Design
Steel Rod Furniture
Noiz Architects Creates the 'Wireframe Collection'
Diverse Material Furniture
ZPStudio Tools Make Handcrafted Pieces with Italian Artisans
Emergent Floating Shelters
Tajima Motor Company's New Tsunami Shelter is for Emergency Workers