Though inflatable furniture was a huge fad in the mid-to-late 90s (see-through inflatable chairs, anyone?) it has come back in a big way in 2012. The new brand of blow-up furniture is much more sophisticated than its bubble gum-esque predecessor, featuring sleek designs that fall right in line with the minimalist wave of the rest of this year's modern furniture.
Ranging within everything from blow-up couches to inflatable home decor, these balloon-like pieces are more about convenience than they are aesthetic. Inflatable furniture is extremely easy to pack if moving is a must -- you can literally deflate your entire living room set, stuff it in a suitcase and be on your merry way. If you're into lightweight, easy-to-pack, avant-garde home decor, these inflatable furniture pieces will be right up your alley.
11 Pieces of Inflatable Furniture
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Blow Up Steel Stools
Puff! Inflatable Metal Furniture by Moran Barmaper is Playfully Bloated
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Portable Blow-Up Furniture
Sofa in a Box or Bag Lets You Take A Seat Wherever You Like
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Inflatable Exhibit Rooms
The Blow-Up Video Folly is Ideal for Indoor Media Demonstrations
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Emergency Inflatable Mats
The Fire Rescue Air Cushion is a Compact Self-Saving Device
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Inflatable Illuminated Pavilions
The Fantastic Trailer by Cheryl Baxter Glows in the Evening
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Built-In Speaker Seating
The Inflatable iMusic Chair Plays Sounds from Portable Devices
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Blow-Up Couches
The Inflatable Paper Sofa for Lightweight Lounging
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Ballooning Portable Planetariums
The Inflativerse Offers a View of Space in No Time at All
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Inflatable Computer Cushions
The Just Mustard Laptop Lilo is Heat Resistant and Portable
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Inflatable Balloon-Like Plants
The Air Bonsai Requires Little to No Attention
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Ballooning Christmas Decor
The Inflatable Wreath is Full of Hot Air
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Techie Christmas Decor
Holiday Wreath for Geeks is a DIY Christmas Craft
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Moving Van Ambulances
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Water Strider Rescue Boats
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Bonsai Rings by Julia Goland
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Spinning Top Seating
The Spin Chair Provides Cozy Low Cushions and a Simple Way to Rotate
Adorable Personified Pillows
The 'My Mimi' Cushion Collection Features Everyday Objects
Interactive Inflatable Branding
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The Heimplanet Cave is Inspired by the Shape of a Diamond
Pre-EMS Apparatuses
COR First Response Cooling has the Capacity to Save Lives After Heart Attacks
Inflatable Sleeping Coats
A Multi-Purpose Camping and Outdoor Jacket by Lin Tsui-Wei
Beautiful Constellation Beacons
The 'Infmetry' DIY Romantic Star Projector Sets the Celestial Mood
Inflatable Laptop Stands
The Laptop Lilo Keeps Your Computing Cool and Comfortable
Planetary Rotundas
The Henley Street Home by Jackson Clements Burrows has a Cyclical Look
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Blow-Up Concrete Building
Touchscreen Tabletops
Sleek & Hi-Tech Bonsai Wood Version Table by Roberto Delponte
Comfy Hipster Seating
The Bean Bags by Woouf Have a Retro Feel
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Showering Solar Systems
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Colossal Science Centers
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Reconfigurable King-Size Beds
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White Pillow Tents
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Portable Igloos
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Dynamically-shaped Drawers
Reminder by Kazuaki Hibino Helps People Remember Where They Put Things
Folding Flower Loungers
The Free Girevole Sofa Blossoms as a Daybed and Retracts as a Recliner
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Minimalist Utility Furniture
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Inflatable Camping Shelters
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Oddly Shaped Needlepoint Pillows
The Kasia Urban Rybska Collection is Inspired by Minimalism
Squishy Citrus Seating
The Inspiration Chair by Lapo Germasi Resembles a Bag of Oranges
LED Pentagram Cushions
The Light Up Star Pillow by Amico is Glow-in-the-Dark and Charming
Inflatable Chandeliers
‘Lullaby' Air-Filled Lighting
Retro Gamer Christmas Trimmings
The 8-Bit Holiday Wreath Pays Homage to Early Video Games
Blow-Up Closet Organizers
These Upscale Inflatable Hangers are Perfect for Traveling
Sci-Fi Constellation Projectors
Homestar R2-D2 Planetarium Brings Glimmering Skies to the Home
Cushy Beach Blankets
The Bodacious Beach Blanket Solves Uncomfortable Beach Blues
Astral Projection Toys
The R2D2 Planetarium Illuminates Our Galaxy On Your Wall
Excessively Comfortable Cycling Cushions
The Laterelle Bike Seats are Innovative and Modern
Oversized Zoological Cushions
Ionna Vautrin Designs Adorable Animal Pillows
Giant Banana Loungers
The Luxury R15 Armchair Takes Cues From Inflatable Seating
Romantic Holiday Décor
The Hidden Love Wreath Gives Your Space a Story
Emergency Equipped Knapsacks
The Mountain Rescue Splint Pack is Made for Remote Victim Recoveries
Musically Delicious Seating
The Woouf Beanbag Chairs Feature Fast Food and Musical Instruments
Monster Wreaths
Spooky Halloween Decor to Hang on Your Front Door
Ice Cream Sandwich Seating
The Delfi Sofa has a Thick Cushioned Center for Optimal Comfort
DIY Christmas Decor
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Woodsy Seating Sets
Chic Sin Design Creates Unique Beanbags
Ballooning Portable Planetariums
The Inflativerse Offers a View of Space in No Time at All
Ice Cream Wreaths
Knockknocking Proves That Wreaths Don't Have to Be a Holiday Thing
Portable Workrooms
This Inflatable Photo Studio Can Transport Your Workstation Everywhere
Adorable Fruit Guardians
Fruity Faces' Inflatable Fruit Carriers Make Eating Healthy Fun
Inflatable Casts
The MK300 Doctor Life Uses Air Compression Therapy to Help You Heal Faster
Inflatable Skull Dresses
Manon Kundig Stuns Runways with Her Eccentric Style Offerings
Slithering Door Accessories
Martha Stewart's Animated Snake Wreath is Perfect for Halloween
Projected Direction Headgear
The Arrow Gas Mask Guides You Safely from Burning Buildings
Luxury Cinema Furnishings
The Beanie Plex Theater Invites You to Sprawl Out and Get Comfy
Arboreal Calendars
The Bonsai Calendar Lets You Build and Shape the Months of the Year
Inflatable Winter Tot Toys
Inflatable Baby Sled Lets Your Baby Join You on the Bunny Hill
Inflatable Furniture
Chair-air by Ontwerpduo
Disaster Domicile Drops
Parachute Shelter Delivers Tents from the Air to Victims on Broken Ground
Zombie Intestine Wreaths
Crafty Moms Create a Truly Delightful Holiday Decoration
Miniature Canned Forests
The Bonsai ‘Tree in a Can' Product Conceals Petite Plantlife
Eastern Tree Lighting
Enjoy the Asian Horticulture Practice With the Bonsai Lamp
Colossal Carbon Creations
The CO2 Cube in Copenhagen Informs, Delights and Enlightens
Blow-Up Robot Creatures
The Ant-Roach by Otherlab Shows the Strength of Inflatables
Inflatable Photo Frames
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Blow-Up Professional Uniforms
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Blow Up Icebergs
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Flower Beanbags
Lotus-Shaped Dream Bag Inspires Spirituality
Miniature Tree Melodies
Let the ‘Music from a Bonsai' Hit the Airwaves
Inflatable Road Markers
The Air Cone Tape Eliminates Pylon-Related Accidents
Fuchsia Wreaths
Knockknocking Creates Charming Christmas Decor
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Starry Ceiling Projections
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