Many modern chairs and sofas are quite modular in shape and structure, which doesn't make for the most comfortable experience, but these relaxed seating solutions are a perfect marriage of form and function. Relaxed seating conjures thoughts of frumpy, unkempt couches and chairs, when in reality this fine assortment are anything but.
The main focus of each of the eclectic finds here are first off beautifully designed and second are superb options for relaxing after a hard day. What's more, they won't have you embarrased about your decor choices when friends come by because they have an exquisitely modern design aesthetic. Think twice the next time you're thinking about boring chairs and recall these fantastic relaxed seating solutions for inspiration of how much better it could be.
50 Relaxed Seating Solutions
From Cozy Lounging Hybrids to Folding Flower Loungers:
Michael Hemsworth — Feb 6, 2013 — Art & Design
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Cozy Patchwork Seating
Mangas Space by Patricia Urquiola Are Like Large Knitted Sweaters
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Posh Cardboard Seating
The Re-PLY Chair by Dan Goldstein is a Eco-Firned
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Fat Rabbit Furnishings
The Bunny Chair by Iskos-Berlin is a Youthful Rejuvination of the Wingback
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Cozy Lounging Hybrids
The Autumn/Winter Blanket Chair is Ideal for Keeping Warm and Cozy
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Adabtable Arachnid Seating
The Limitless Spider Sofas Have Many Moving Legs for Maximal Comfort
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Conforming Porcupiny Perches
The Flexible Rod-Structured 1001 Chair Bows Under the Sitter's Weight
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Culture-Inspired Seating
The Colima Chairs by Rafael Mayani Make Many References to Mexico
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Coconut-Shaped Teahouses
Steeped in Exploration by Matthew Mazzotta Builds Community and Awareness
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Geoform Modular Loungers
Floorscape Can Be Expanded to Form a Dynamic Surface for Sitting
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Suctioned Ball Seating
Lapo Germasi's Inspiration Chair Vacuums into a Sturdy Shape
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Shapeless Seamless Sofas
Nuvist Creates the Ultimate Lounge With These Abstract Pieces
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Military Material Seating
The Stephen Kenn Inheritance Collection Uses WWII Fabrics
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Cloudy Living Room Couches
The Ultra Cozy Cirrus Sofa Brings Cloud Nine Down to Ground Level
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Functional Hybrid Loungers
Tamas Bozsik's Cross Between Chair & Sofa Provides Total Comfort
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Slim Multi-legged Loungers
The Levity Chaise Longue Gives the Illusion That People Are Floating
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Blubbery Tusked Benches
The Walrus Chair by Maximo Riera is Seal-Inspired Seating
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Red Robot Recliners
The David Weeks Cubebot Couch is a Lifesize Action-Figure
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Cushioned Patio Furniture
The Outdoor Bean Bag Lounger Makes Backyard Lifestyles Much More Comfy
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Contemporary Modular Sofas
This Studio Segers for Indera Tailor-Made Sofa Unites Form and Function
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Deconstructionist-Inspired Furniture
TurrinBy by Erwan Péron Places Emphasis on Random Design
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Chiroptera-Inspired Seating
The BatWings Chair is Sculpturally Creepy and Stylish
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Mod Morphed Seating
The B-LINE Multichair is Convertible for Optimum Comfort
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Alienesque Armchairs
The Aqua Lounge Chair Embodies an Extraterrestrial Form
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Snuggy Inspired Recliners
The Cocon by Super Ette is Perfect for Those Who Can't Get Out of Bed
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Belted Modular Seating
The Popup Pouf Converts From Chair to Ottoman
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Enormous Elephant Buddies
The 'TANTO' Bean Bag Chair Will Make You An Animal Lover
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Traditionally Weaved Seating
Ola Gillgren's Big Basket Chair is Large and Comfy
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Folding Flower Loungers
The Free Girevole Sofa Blossoms as a Daybed and Retracts as a Recliner
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Spiriturally Spiraling Seating
The Accelerator Spinning Chair Stimulates Your Body and Mind
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Triangle Leather Loungers
The Pallone Chair Provides Elegance and Comfort
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Ball-Embedded Loungers
The LoWnge Chair Lets You Recline With Generous Tush Cushioning
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Modular Luxury Loungers
The Elegant Sinfo Sofa Invites Customized Arrangement
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Eccentric Ruffled Seating
Muffin Hollyhocks Chair Embodies a Sculptural Form of Floral Furnishings
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Upcycled Curvy Couches
The Sanserif Creatius 'Prejudice' Cardboard Chairs are Planet-Preserving
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Rubber Tire Seating
Leo Kempf's 'Tired Lounge' is a Modernized Rocking Chair
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Sunny Side Up Seating
The Miro_Slaw Chair Offers the Comfort of Concentric Oval Cushions
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Transforming Tortilla Seats
The 'Blandito' Seat Conforms to Your Personal Shape
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Buttered Spud Seats
The Baked Potato Bean Bag Chair is Sure to Get Your Tummy Rumbling
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Squat Victorian Seating
The Epoque Chair is Comfortably Contemporary Yet Classic
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Upholstered Soaker Seating
Snuggle Up with a Book in the Bathtub Chair and Keep Your Pages Dry
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Built-In Speaker Seating
The Inflatable iMusic Chair Plays Sounds from Portable Devices
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Golden Sponge Seating
Peter Traag Designs a Radiant Chair with a Membrane-Like Material
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Amble Cushy Armchairs
Patricia Urquiola's Husky Chair is Colorfully Eco-Conscious and Comfy
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Hamburger Bean Bags
This Edible-Looking Chair by Woouf! Will Leave You Drooling
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Shallow Lunar Loungers
Luna by Stephane Garreau is a Daybed that Softly References the Night
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Upcycled Skateboard Seating
This Skate Study House Chair is Made from Old Skateboard Decks
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Multi-Functional Flower Cushions
The Lana Agiyan 'Blossom' Carpet is a Beautiful Accent Piece
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Novel Seating Options
The Sunflower Chair Features Bookcase Making it Functional and Fantastic
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Flipped Fabric Loungers
The Oz Lowchair Lets You Turn Over the Upholstery Like Pages of a Book
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Featherlight Seating
Andreas Storiko's Volo Chair Pivots and Swivels Easily and Conveniently
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3-in-1 Furniture
The #006 SideSeat by PROOFF is a Seat, Desk and Storage in One
Tetris Timber Tables
The Tea Table by Ryan Harc is Unassuming But Full of Potential for Arranging
Cozy Patchwork Seating
Mangas Space by Patricia Urquiola Are Like Large Knitted Sweaters
Modular Interlocking Furniture
The Table +/- by gOO arquitectos is Shaped Like the Letter G
Gruesomely Slashed Furniture
Cao Hui's Victimized Chair Spews Organs Like a Human Being
Fold-Down Couches
C-Mode by Marija Cvetkovska is a Vibrant and Versatile Sofa
Masking Tape Art Installations
Tapigami by Danny Scheible Involve Creatively Sticky Landscapes
Playfully Quirky Furnishings
The Branca-Lisboa Furniture Collection is All About the Details
Jungle Gym Recliners
The Abooba Chair Lets Parents Sit Comfortably While Playing with Their Kids
Subtly Curved Seating
The Alvo Stool for Urbancase is Completely Made by Hand
Broom Handle Seating
The Reinier de Jong STEEL Chair is Completely Upcycled
Athletic Brand-Inspired Art
New Balance London Experience Center Showcases Sport & Craft
Classic Cardboard Furnishings
The Victorian Chair Marries Vintage with Environmentally-Friendly
Coffee Cup Canopies
The Portal of Awareness by Rojkind Arquitectos is Full of Movement
Olympic-Inspired Furniture
The Project Won collection by James Henry Austin is Subtly Sporty
Quirky Foldable Furniture
The A Frame Tables by Tomas Alonso Boast Colorful Bases
Four-in-One Furniture Designs
Fanny Adam Creates a Single Piece for Small Spaces
Terrain-Conforming Seating
The Strucchair Bench Balances an Uneven Base and an Ergonomic Surface
Interchangeable Stitched Seating
SCAR Furniture by Luca Macri is Sewn Together and Easily Modified
Convertible Couch Tables
The Day Bed One Acts as Two Charming Pieces of Furniture, One at a Time
Pretty Imprisoning Perches
The Chair of Restriction Glamorizes the Concept of Constraint
Adabtable Arachnid Seating
The Limitless Spider Sofas Have Many Moving Legs for Maximal Comfort
Conforming Porcupiny Perches
The Flexible Rod-Structured 1001 Chair Bows Under the Sitter's Weight
Starkly Minimalist Furniture
Ferdinand Kramer Furniture is a Throwback to the 20s and 50s
Streaming Light Installations
James Tapscott's 'Transference' and 'The Arc' is Luminous
Convertible Oscillating Seats
Swing Chair Transforms for Repose Preference and Weather Protection
Coke Crate Installations
The Upcycling Pavilion by BNKR Arquitectura Uses 5,000 Coca-Cola Cases
Springy Lumber Seating
The Caterpillar Stool Delivers Unexpectedly Forgiving Support
Comfortable Camping Couches
The Eastpak Sofa Beautifully Blends a Backpack with a Chesterfield
Surprisingly Stable Slanted Seating
Tilted 9,5 Chair is Staggeringly Stronger with Trusses
Pendant Puppet-Like Perches
Swing Chair by Antonio Arico Makes Your Lounge an Interior Playground
Feminine Kids Furniture
The Vondom Agatha Collection by Agatha Ruiz de la Prada is Heartfelt
Re-Imagined Mid-Century Furniture
The Madeline Weinrib Sebastian + Barquet Exhibition is Modern
Stackable Back Couches
The Element Sofa Can Increase in Height to Augment the Feeling of Privacy
Subtly Splayed Seating
The Fluid Chair by Jiwoong Jung Has a Slew of Sweeping Lines
Furlable Children's Furnishings
Owl Chair by h220430 Opens Kids Up to Their Creative Potential
Upcycled Skateboard Jewelry
Recycled Skateboards Get a Second Chance with RSI
Vibrantly Sculptural Furniture
The Martino Gamper for Moroso Collection Celebrates 60 Years
Extreme All-Trampoline Trails
A Forest in Russia Gets Outfitted with 170-Foot Outdoor Trampoline
Unbalanced Block Shelving
Boleanos by Joel Escalona Explores Construction and De-Construction
Piggy Bank Perches
The Anti-Crise Chair Provides a Financial Fall-Back Plan in Emergencies
Pro Skateboarder Sneakers
The Etnies 'Marana' Shoes Are Designed by Ryan Sheckler
Rocking Love Seats
The SB03-1 Rocker by Baines&Fricker is Simple, Homey and Modern
Colorful Cork Furniture
The Sputnik Stool and Table is a Fun Multi-Functional Design
Friendly Minimalist Furniture
The Sorri Lounge Chair by Goncalo Campos is Shaped Like a Smile
Sheep's Back Seating
The Flock of Chairs Series is as Diverse as the Balloerveld Heath Heard
Puppy Human Love Seats
The Dog House Sofa Keeps Your Pet Within Reach
Camp-Like Couches
Grab Everything You Want Without Getting Out of Your Seat with the Backpack Sofa
Cascading Chair Exhibits
The E/B Office SEAT Installation is Stacked
Comfy Color-Blocked Seaters
The Iris Sofa by DIZANJO Exudes a Playful Spirit
Potato Chip Lawn Chairs
The Shallow Swing Offers You a Seat on the Grass with Considerabe Comfort
Toothy Interior Furnishings
The ZIP:PER Collection Opens Up into Ledges with Jagged Edges
Nerdy Tetris Sofas
The Grid Sofa and Stool by Kim HyunJoo Showcases a Cubic Aesthetic
Universal Charging Strips
Don't Crawl Behind Sofas or Desks Anymore with the Pickup Power Strip
Geoform Clamshell Recliners
The Vondom Faz Daybed is a Covered Couch for Lounging Out of Doors
Washed-Up Waste Fixtures
The Strand Installation by Stuart Haygarth Displays Ingenious Recycling
Somber Skateboarder Interviews
The Desillusion Magazine 'This is Dylan' Video Goes In-Depth
Convertible Dining Furniture
The 'Tables on the Move' can be Morphed into Fancy Wall Art
Subtly Winged Seating
The Pilot Stool by Quinze & Milan is at Once Glossy and Matte
Surprisingly Spongy Sofas
The Fanstudio IWA Collection Comprises Soft Monolithic Movables
Clever Accordion Furniture
The Extendable Table by Julien Vidame is Perfect for Small Spaces
Asymmetrically Bold Couches
The Apollo Sofa by Tatiana Bortkevic is Inspired by Architecture
Rad Reconfigurable Couches
The Armrests of the Tetris Sofa by Marcin Wielgosz Can Be Rearranged
Ladle-Like Loungers
The Dim Sum Easy Chair is a Cozy Oscillating Scoop for a Weary Sitter
Icon-Inspired Seating
The Apps Furniture Line Takes its Concept From Smartphone Screens
Mod Modular Seating
The Air by Gabriel Teixido Forms an Assortment of Fluid Combinations
Canine-Casting Seats
The Wolf Within Chair is the Fairy Tale of the Furniture World
Bug-Like Seating Designs
The Wing of Steel Chair is About to Take Flight
Folding Flower Loungers
The Free Girevole Sofa Blossoms as a Daybed and Retracts as a Recliner
Colorful Trunk-Lined Trenches
Wake by Michael McGillis is at Once Simple and Stunning
Surrealist Amphibious Furniture
The Maximo Riera Toad Sofa Mimics a Leaping Frog
Loud Wheely Loungers
The W Series Takes Free Forms and Offers Unrestrained Movement
Faux Floating Furniture
The LeviTable by Peter Zsolt Koren Boasts Clear Plastic Legs
Kneeling Figured Chairs
The 'Zeen' Seats Pay Homage to the Egyptian Goddess Isis
Resin-Lined Seating
The Scrap Wood Chair by Seung Han Lee Uses Colorful Materials
Table Top Novel Storage
The Booken Turns Old Books into a New Piece of Furniture
Oscillating Siamese Seats
The Double Rocking Chair is a Traditional Rocker with a Twin of a Twist
Compact Poetic Couches
Haiku by GamFratesi Visualizes the Traditional Form of Japanese Poetry
Winged Wire Seating
The Black Dove Chair is Beautifully Delicate and Airy
Skate Deck Booze Openers
The Designed Good Upcycled Skateboard Bottle Openers are Chic
Spindly Fusion Furnishings
The Muller and van Severen Series References Modernism Eccentrically
Backless Ergonomic Seating
The LimBIC Chair Will Stimulate Both Your Mind and Body
Crib-Like Couches
The Elevate Seating by Marc Venot Looks Like Its Made for a Big Baby
Cute Monster Seating
The Moyee Chair by Jason Goh is Inspired by a Childhood Story
Sword-Seating Replicas
Rule the Seven Kingdoms with the Game of Thrones Lifesized Throne
Rorschach-Like Seating
Alexander Gendell's Folditure Leaf Chair is Stylish and Space-Saving
DIY Blackboard Furniture
The Chalkboard Coffee Table by Jill of Most Trades is Fit for Children
Sculptural Frieze Seating
Versailles Sofa Merges Magnificent Architectural Details with Furniture
Trunk-Impaled Furniture
The Bloom Side Table is Made Out of Salvaged Cedar Wood
Cute Playhouse Decals
The Giant Googly Eyes Transform Your Furniture Into Cartoon Characters
Minimalistic Wooden Trinkets
The Toys for Boys by James Perse Boast a Sleek Hipster Aesthetic
Upholstered Soaker Seating
Snuggle Up with a Book in the Bathtub Chair and Keep Your Pages Dry
Wire-Frame Couch Bases
The Picnic Sofa by Industrial Facility is Traditional and Contemporary
Bird's Nest Seating
The Sculpture Chair by Pawel Grunert is a Perfect Nature-Replicating Perch
Molded Rattan Seating
The Relation Collection by Hiroomi Tahara Features Contemporary Curves
Recycled Skateboard Sunglasses
Sk8shades Breathe New Life into Old Boards
Upcycled Skateboard Seating
This Skate Study House Chair is Made from Old Skateboard Decks
Pro Skateboarder Speaker Pairings
The Plan B Nixon Soundclash Project Features Pro-Skaters
Novel Seating Options
The Sunflower Chair Features Bookcase Making it Functional and Fantastic
Arboreal Solar-chargers
The Black Tree by Milos Milivojevic is Environmentally Friendly
Blotchy Bright Camo Furniture
The BAPE Camo Chairs are a Wild Way to Liven up Your Living Room
Suspended Garden Chairs
Adagio by Paola Lenti is at Once Playful and Homey
Eccentric Oval Seating
Parts of the Dear Mars Sofa Appear to Orbit Around the Object
Retro Floral Skateboards
GLOBE Releases a Cruiser Board Called Grandma's Couch
Silhouetted Heart-Shaped Seating
The Schmidinger Mobelbau Trix Chair is Elegant
Cassette Player Installations
Binatone Galaxy by Stephen Cornford Produces Eerie Sounds
Artistic Mosaic Skateboards
The HUF Haroshi Deck Brings Contemporary Art to Extreme Sports