In this modern digital age, technological gadgets are becoming increasingly more common in aspects of our everyday lives, and these high-tech furniture pieces are a few great examples of how technological features are becoming embedded in ordinary objects.
While some people search for furnishings that are both practical and visually appealing, others might opt for something a bit more advanced and multifunctional, which these high-tech furniture pieces will certainly provide.
Why go for an ordinary couch or chair when you can have one that creatively features a built-in iPad or one that can amazingly transform into a touchscreen device?
From floating computer stations to table-embedded terminals, these high-tech furniture pieces will certainly satisfy tech-savvy individuals who are looking for something sleek and futuristic to add to their homes.
36 Examples of High-Tech Furniture
From Tactical Touchscreen Workspaces to Home Theater Beds:
Tana Makmanee — Aug 15, 2013 — Art & Design
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Revolving Writing Pad Tables
Keep a Record of the Day-to-Day with the Analog Memory Desk
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Tech-Charging Furniture
The Philippe Starck My World Couch Accommodates Technology
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Table Top Tablets
This Coffee Table Touchscreen is a Durable Surface and Giant Computer in One
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Electronic Diorama Furniture
The Electri-City Table by Ben Yates Looks Like a Miniaturized 'Tron'
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Slotted Tech Furniture
The Nomad Tablet Side Table Bridges the Gap Between Work and Relaxation
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Keyboard-Integrated Chairs
The Origin Ergonomic Task Chair Makes Typing Comfortable
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High-Tech Serenity Gardens
The 3G Zen Coffee Table is Mesmerizing to Watch
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Hi-Tech Rocking Chairs
The iRock by Micasa Lab Has a Built-In iPad Dock and Sound System
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Badass Scorpion Workstations
The MWE Emperor 200 is Geeky with Attitude
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Slim Sleek Desks
The Secretary Flatmate is the Ultimate Space-Saving Table
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Suave Tech Counters
The La Boite Concept LD 130 is One Posh Geeky Desk
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Hi-Tech Sliding Reflectors
The Open Mirror by Digital Habit(s) Has a Dock for iPhones
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Era-Spanning Sound Systems
Valerie Hebel's Keep On Turnin’ Bridges Digital and Analog Audio
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Gravity-Defying Counters
Mac-Table Challenges Gravitation with a Slick Design
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Luxurious Futuristic Furniture
The Mozayo Multi Touch Hardwood Table Uses Cutting Edge Technology
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iPad-Ready Escritoires
The Desk for Apple Devices Establishes a Clever Setup for Electronic Toys
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Touchscreen Tabletop Menus
Order Food Conveniently From Your Seat with Draqie Interactive Table
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Sound System-Centric Furniture
The Remix Sound Sideboard is Made for Audiophiles
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Heat-Sensitive Tabletops
The Thermochromic Table Can Be Customized Using Heat
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Sinuous Slumping Escritoires
The Doble Desk by Studio 06 Has a Sagging Lower Layer for Storage
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Climate-Controlled Office Furniture
These Tempronics Chairs are Eco-Conscious and Comfortable
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Technologically Advanced Park Benches
The Aster Lounger Combines Concrete with Gadgetry
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Tablet-Embedded Desks
Multi Table Allows for iPad Integration within the Work Surface
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Affordable Touchscreen Tabletops
The Templeman Automation Playsurface is Interactive
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Tactical Touchscreen Workspaces
The Adam Benton iDesk Concept is One Advanced Office Surface
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Interactive Sense-screen Tables
Microsoft Surface SUR40 Features an Improved User Interface
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Hi-Tech Customizable Workspaces
The Surface Desk by We Are Your Studio Tailors to Individuals
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High-Tech Multimedia Loungers
IPE Cavalli Chaise Lounge Brings the Ultimate Luxury to Relaxation
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Bathroom Tissue Tablet Stands
Never Leave the Bathroom Again with a Combo iPad Toilet Paper Stand
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Sleek Hi-Tech Lighting
The Satechi Smart LED Desk Lamp Features Four Modes and a USB Port
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Touchscreen Cafe Tabletops
The Moneual Touch Table PC is Set to Debut at CES 2013
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Table-Embedded Terminals
This Desktop Computer Concept Aims to Increase Workspace Efficiency
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Icy Blue Tea Tabletops
The Suck UK 'Coffee Table Light' Will Keep Any Room Lit and Pretty
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Amplifying Music Counters
Parsons Audio End Table is a Loud Furniture Piece
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Branching Television Stands
Tree 2.0 by Hall Design is as Practical as It is Good-Looking
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Responsive Backrest Seating
The RBT Task Chair Resembles a Spinal Column
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Flesh-Covered Furniture Sculptures
Jessica Harrison Covers Household Objects with Human Flesh
Concealed Cabinet Escritoires
Wall Desk is a Space-Saving Storage System Doubling as a Workstation
Enormous All-Encompassing Couches
Luna by Claesson Koivisto Rune Makes a Comfy Room Inside a Room
Tech-Surrounded Chairs
The Emperor 1510 LX Workstation is a Techie’s Dream
Material-Juxtaposed Furniture
The Laselva Studio Creates Quirky Products That Are Full of Texture
Slightly Asymmetrical Workstations
Glitch Collection by Ryan Frank Exhibits Simplicity and Charm
Modern Paunchy Furniture
The Belly Desk by Steuart Padwick is Deceptively Slender
Puzzle Piece Desks
The 7Wonders Modular Table Design can be Reconfigured in Countless Ways
Mirrored Abode Artworks
Restructure by Harumi Yukutake is Magically Reflective
Customizable Component Escritoires
The Homework Desk Can Be Freely Assembled for Specific Needs
Timber Tablet Stands
These Wooden iPad Stands are Multi Functional
Jungle Gym Recliners
The Abooba Chair Lets Parents Sit Comfortably While Playing with Their Kids
Perforated Steel Table Frames
The OWD Metal Desk Features a Sleek Storage Shelf
Stocking-Inspired Furnishings
The Socks + Furniture Collection by Greg Papove is Playful and Cozy
Broom Handle Seating
The Reinier de Jong STEEL Chair is Completely Upcycled
Web-Like Furniture Surfaces
The Fall Off Table by Sam Stringleman Features a Voronoi Pattern
Illuminated Resin Tops
The Tree Rings by Judson Beaumont Belongs in a Funky Fairy World
Hi-Tech Table Tennis Furniture
The Waldner Ping Pong Table Boasts a Multi-Touch Surface
Pop-Up Productivity Cabinets
The Envelope Mobile Workstation is Supplementary Classroom Furniture
Cozy Comforting Furniture
The Soft Form Collection by Alvin Huang is Slightly Cartoonish
Slidable Sleeping Sofas
The Vento Convertible Bed Couch Does Not Need to be Pulled Out
Electrically Charged Escritoires
Desk 117 Plugs in to Become a Powerful Productivity Station
Colorfully Hand-Painted Furniture
The Altdeutsche Collection by Moooi is Made for Artisans
Former Offender-Made Furniture
The Marni Chair Collection Helps Re-Socialize Ex-Prisoners
Slim Sleeve Ovens
The Electrolux Angoria Cooker Looks Better Fit as a Desktop Device
Choppy Lumber Sideboards
Coast Range Cabinet Channels the Natural Fragmentation of Rock Formations
Tablet-Transforming Add-Ons
Brydge Keyboards Turn iPads Into Touchscreen Laptops
Peculiar Public Seating (UPDATE)
These Park Benches by Jeppe Hein Encourage Interactions
Contemporary Quilted Carrels
The Big Boss Desk Exudes the Elegance of a Luxury Vehicle
Functional Gamer Furniture
The Nintendo Controller Coffee Table Boasts Fully Functional Controls
Rusty Iron Furniture
The Network Collection by STUDIO9 is Rustic and Industrial
Embellished Bowing Escritoires
Heritage Writing Desk Unites Classic Detail and Contemporary Design
Divided Surface Desks
The Segment Table is Inspired by Shifting Tectonic Plates
Quirky Asymmetrical Escritoires
The Litho Desk Brings Formal Flair to the Commonly Bland Bureau
Ghostly Scratching Stands
The Spin Age DJ Table is Minimalist to Say the Least
Tethered Structure Tables
'On a String' Has an Apparent Fragility Despite a Substantial Stability
Handbag-Inspired Cabinets
The Grand Cabinet Series Opens Like a Giant Purse
Flying Office Furniture
The Shield Collection Holds and Protects Your Professional Effects
Handheld Document Scanners
This Pen Puts a High Resolution Scanner in Your Pocket
Cleverly Cloaked Chairs
The Talma Lounge Chair by Benjamin Hubert Boasts a Bright Skeleton
A.D.D. Optimized Desks
The ADAPTable by Mamikim Obligingly Accommodates Six Different Activities
Globe-Inspired Sound Systems
The Dora CD Player Allows for the Clever Rotation of Sound Emission
Buttonless Coffeepots
The 'MEM-COFFEE Set' is Touch-Activated
Simple Organic Lighting
The Plateau Lamp by Ferreol Babin Makes LEDs More Poetic and Subtle
Clip-On Table Legs
The Instant Table System Comprises Just a Set of Four Supports
Flipped Top Tables
The Doppeldecker Table Converts from Escritoire to Kitchen Fixture
Heat-Maintaining Mugs
The Burning Cup Keeps Your Coffee Hot With No Need to Microwave
Laptop-Inspired Workstations
The Pop-Up Desk Might be Low-Tech But it Satisfies Your Office Needs
Mason Jar Speakers
The Audiojar by Sarah Pease is a Fun and Classy Do-It-Yourself Project
Simplistically Handcrafted Escritoires
The Navy Desk by Jardan is Made-to-Order with Quality Goods
Crumpled Metal Tables
The Crush by Fredrikson Stallard Collection Makes for Avant-Garde Furniture
USB-Fueled Lanterns
The Blow LED Lamp is a Modern-Fashioned Light
Style Fusion Furniture
The UNDA Lotus Desk Curiously Combines Classic and Contemporary Design
Unkempt Quirky Seats
The Frumpy Chairs by Jamie Wolfond Are Handcrafted Out of Plastic
Sliding-Surface Escritoires
The Hidden Laptop Desk Shows that Small Workstations Can Be Efficient
Wire Mesh Rockers
Rocking Chair No. 1 by Brendan Gallagher is Inspired by Bustle Clothing
Modernized Retro Rocking Seats
The Roxy Chair is Stylishly Vintage Looking
Typing Tablet Totes
The iPad Wireless Keyboard Case is a Bluetooth-Connected Briefcase
99 Peculiar Public Perches
From Bluetooth-Enabled Public Seating to Portable Adverbenches
Crisply Crafted Escritoires
The Graft Desk by Derek Welsh Expresses its Details with Simplicity
Stacked Block Furnishings
Aleph Collection Provides a Simplified Modular Alternative to Movables
Luxurious Doll-Sized Furniture
This Mini Eames Chair and Ottoman Were 3-D Printed
Double-Sided Tech
The NTT DoCoMo Android Prototype Features a Transparent Touchscreen
Whimsical Accordion Cabinets
The Milonga Cabinet Expands to Accommodate Additional Contents
Folding Armrest Couches
The Piu Sofa for Intertime Transforms into a Relaxing Lounger
Bold Puzzling Benches
The Signs Seating System Links Up to Form Extended Abstract Sofas
Upcycled Explorer Lights
The Egg of Columbus Turns Paper Pulp into Contemporary Lighting Fixtures
Sound System Chandeliers
The Sonos Soundalier is a Custom Audio Set for the NYC Week
Cardboard Origami Child Stools
This Upcycled Hand-Crafted Child Stool Lets Kids Sit and Step Up
Skateboard Ramp Escritoires
The Half Pipe Desk is Inspired by Youthful Jaunts in the Skate Park
Tower Crane-Like Lighting
The Cantilevered Desk Lamp by Taylor Donsker is Minimalist and Masculine
Minimalist Industrial Desks
The Basilea Chair and Table is Compact, Adaptable and Quite Durable
Spherical Sound Systems
The Dodecahedron Speaker is a DIY 3D-Printed Project
Kokeshi-Inspired Lighting
Doll by Ionna Vautrin Pays Tribute to Japanese Culture
All-Encompassing Sofa Systems
The MyWorld by Philippe Starck is Made for the Tech Savvy
Plunger-Base Furniture
Sucker by Sam Lofgren is Made with Plumbers in Mind
Modular Waiting Room Furniture
Common by Naoto Fukasawa is Functionally Timeless
Sinuous Slumping Escritoires
The Doble Desk by Studio 06 Has a Sagging Lower Layer for Storage
Reconfigurable Contemporary Couches
Concentre de Vie is a Sensationally Adaptable Seating System
Stadium-Like Lighting
The Projector LED Table Lamp Spotlights Your Task at Hand
Digital Touchscreen Paper
The Gautham Varma 'SoftSheet' for G3 Studio is Perfectly Paperless
Colorful Contemporary Rockers
The SOL Rocking Chair Looks Like a Stick Seat
Slithering Sound Systems
The Snakes Portable Speakers by Junonna Trotsiuk are Modular
Diamond-Shaped Furniture
The Book Table by Rejon is Made for Dedicated Readers
Oscillating Siamese Seats
The Double Rocking Chair is a Traditional Rocker with a Twin of a Twist
Repurposed Farming Lamps
These Modern Lighting Fixtures Look Like Grain Silos
Stackable Ice Bucket Seating
Keep Your Drinks Icy Cold In This Stackable Ice Bucket Chair
Sneaker Base Lighting
The 6FT - 6IN Lamp by Grotesk is Made for the Playful Baller
Curvy Entertainment Units
The Bloom TV Stand by Leon van Zanten is Inspired by a Vase and Flowers
Cozy Maternal Rockers
The Mama Rocking Chair Boasts Large Contemporary Cushions
Ball-Embedded Loungers
The LoWnge Chair Lets You Recline With Generous Tush Cushioning
Divergent Desktop Designs
The FFdesk Incorporates a Little Shelf That Drops Down from Its Top
Choppable Tablet Holders
The Cutting Board with iPad Stand Keeps Your Gadget in Sight
Enchanting Oscillating Illuminators
PILU Lamp Rocks Back and Forth to Establish and Intimate Lean
Book-Inspired Furniture
Once Upon a Time Bookcase by Fabio Vinella is Charming and Imaginative
Kitchen-Ready Tablet Docks
The Prep Step iPad Stand Outfits Your Device to be the Perfect Cookbook
Repurposed Pet Beds
These Reclaimed Dog Beds are Made of Reused Lumber and Metal
Sphere-Shielded Desks
The Sphere Table Allows You to Protect Your Personal Space
Cemented Turntable Tables
The Metrofarm 'DJ Desks' are Sleek and Scratchable Furniture
Macabre Moving Furniture Films (UPDATE)
The Ptaszarnia Film Literally Gives Home Decor Life
Clench-Controlled Faucets
Blue Whales Shower Heads Deliver Increased Pressure with a Tighter Grip
Phone-Charging Solar Umbrellas
Hammacher Schlemmer's Solar Umbrella Charges Phones with the Sun
Contemporary Marching Cupboards
The Walking Cabinet by Markus Johansson is Full of Movement
Abstract Embracing Love Seats
The Frigg Sofa Encourages Cuddling Within its Encompassing Walls
Modernized Old School Escritoires
The Comfortable Desk Has Evolved to Accommodate Adaptability
Dimpled Timber Tables
The Maya Desk by James Melia Assumes an Organic Sculptural Form
Clam-Shaped Saunas
This Heat Bed by Hammacher Schlemmer is Inspired by the Sea
Wall-Mountable Tablet Docks
This Moloko Perfect iPad Stand Will be Useful Anywhere
X-Shaped Seating
The Chair ProType by Jonathan Dorthe is Simple and Sturdy
Human Furniture Artworks
The Arm Chair by Jamie Isenstein Takes Its Name Literally
Touchscreen-Friendly Mitts
TapCaps Adhesive Glove Tips Improve Winter Phone Use
Pastry Platter-Inspired Lighting
The Bake Me a Cake Lamp by Morten & Jonas is Made by Prisoners
Evolution of Extinction Mugs
The Disappearing Dinosaurs Heat Sensitive Mug is Magical
Cuoietto Leather Seating
The Pocket Chair by DING3000 is Cozy and Luxurious
20 Toasty Touchscreen-Friendly Gloves
These Winter Digit Warmers are Smartphone Compatible
Sleek Puppy Shower Units
The Canine Shower Stall Provides Pet Owners with a Dog Bath Station
Upcycled Stationary Sound Systems
The Pulpop MP3 Speaker is Made from Recycled Paper Pulp
Fetching Fishy Decor
The Catch Collection Furnishes Home Interiors Swimmingly
Lamp-Integrated Sound Systems
The Invisible Speaker Hides Away to Take Up Less Space
Back-Suspending Seating
The Golden Gate Bridge-Inspired Chair Allows for Ultimate Comfort
Touchscreen File Sharing Apps
Swyp Technology Allows Files to be Dragged and Dropped
Hidden Back Door Cabinets
These Practical Shelving Units Cleverly Optimize Your Door Space
Novel Troughed Escritoires
The Bookdesk Provides a Work Surface and a Niche for Stashing Novels
Forever-Alone Back Rubbers
The Ergonomical Back Massager is for the Perpetually Single Person
Intentionally Distorted Carved Cabinets
Ferruccio Laviani Carves a Clever Illusion into His Work
Simple Straightforward Commercials
The Do It All iPad ad Focuses on One of the Tablet's Features
Responsive Backrest Seating
The RBT Task Chair Resembles a Spinal Column
Sculptural Hollowed Seating
The Mod Lounger is Colorful and Playful
Cooler-Created Counters
The Refrigerator Coffee Table by Arjun Rathi Makes Evenings Easy
Egg-Shaped Sound Systems
The ECLIPSE TD508MK3 Speakers Focuses on Both Function and Form
Sprinkler Storage Systems
Yard Work is Much Easier and Faster with an Automatic Hose Reel
Leaning Legged Reflectors
Spiegel by Studio Voigt Dietrich is a Maneuverable Full-Length Mirror
Abstract Metal-Looking Reflectors
The Copper Mirrors are Made for Jersey Shore Natives
Square Donut-Shaped Subwoofers
The Sonos Sub is Sleek and Wireless
Finger-Mounted Computer Mice
This Mouse Ring Allows for a New Way of Interacting with a Computer