The day when a complete furniture set is inspired by the human skeletal system may not be far off if all of these skeletal furniture finds are any indication. Furniture inspired by the bones in the human body is still the exception rather than the norm. However, after you see all of these skeletal furniture finds you'll more than likely be wondering why there aren't more spine seats and ribbed console tables.
The human anatomy is typically reserved for the fringe areas of design. One expects anatomical design to be creepy and dated as it usually is. Thankfully, a handful of designers have created furniture inspired by the human skeletal system that is both classy and contemporary. If you've ever wondered what it's like to sit on a hammock made of faux bones, then you have got to check out all of these skeletal furniture finds.
14 Skeletal Furniture Finds
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Spinal Column Seating
Chair-bsed is Ergonomic and Eye-Catching
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Wiry Skeletal Seating
The Loft Chair Offers an Urban Piece of Furniture for Sophisticated Spaces
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Bony Branch Illuminators
The CP New Growth Lighting Series Has an Organic Opulence
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Skeletal Home Decor
Bones Furniture by Marco De Gregorio
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Skeletal Table Legs
Kevin Byrd Designs a Femur Table with a 3D Printed Bone
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Backbone Bookshelves
The Schiena Bookcase by Pietro Travaglini Looks like a Spinal Cord
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Bony-Ribbed Furniture
'Ardu' by Martin Gallagher are Skeletal Console Tables
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Deathly Deck Furniture
The 'Pool' Skull Chair Gives the Backyard a Boo Factor
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Spinal Carpets
Camilla Staerk's Spine Rug is Inspired by African Prints
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Swaying Spinal Seats
Adam Cornish's Wooden Hammock Wins Herman Miller Design Competition
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Desk Chairs with Bony Spines
Embody by Herman Miller
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Skeletal Chair Sculptures
Body by Karen Ryan is a Corpse-Like Installation
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Oceanic Light Fixtures
Ango Makes a Splash with Coral Reef and Sponge-Inspired Designs
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Skeletal Closets
DINO Clothes Rack
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Olivier Desrochers' JU Tables Look Like a 2D Sketch
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The John Begin Resting Branches Collection is Haunting
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The Sony Fusion Table Combines Work and Relaxation
Hammock Hygiene
The 'SPAce' Hanging Bathtub-Shower Brings Relaxation to the Bathroom
Sun-Hindering Hammocks
The Free-Standing Royal Botania Surf Lounger Creates its Own Shade
Distraction Blinder
The Office Collar by Simon Brewster
Astrology Skeletons
The 'Dead or Alive' Exhibit at the Museum of Arts and Design
Surreal Nature Sculptures
Myeongbeom Kim Artistically Mixes Elements of Nature and Fantasy
Out-of-This-World Furniture
The Nova Black Hole Coffee Table Sucks You In
Formula 1 Furniture
Champions by Konstantin Grcic Has a Need for Speed
Brainstorming Furniture
The Brain Cube Thinks Outside of the Box
Macabre Money Skulls
Scott Campbell's Noblesse Oblige Features Laser Currency Art
Skullptures
Mystery Artist Named 'Jim' Makes Dangly Twine Skull Art
Incomplete Chair Collections
'One to Five' by Thomas Feichtner Features Unfinished Seat Designs
Adhesive-Free Furnishings
Poles Apart by Adrian Bergman Assembles without Glue
Morbid Furniture
Coffin Couches
Bough-Burgeoning Bookcases
The Booktree Shelf by Kostas Syrtariotis Bears Literary Fruit
Skeletal Street Art
Anatomically Correct Graffiti
Leaf-Shaped Loungers
The Rhizome Chair Redefines Outdoor Furniture
Spectacular Spinal Seating
The L5 Spine Bench by Marie Khouri is Made of Voluminous Vertebrae
Tattooed Furniture
Inked Leather Skull Chair
Crouching Coffee Tables
The Platform Table Explores the Foundations of Furniture Design
Melted Lighting Carpets
The Snug Rug Lamp by Bina Baitel Spills into Your Living Space
Skeletal Fairytale Statues
Centaur Made of Real Bones
Bookcase-Workspace Hybrids
The Cabinet Chair by Ontwerpers Could Fit Into a Smurf's Office
Morbid Melon Sculptures
Artist Dimitri Tsykalov Carves Intricate Figures From Produce
Futuristic Space Shell For Privacy
Eclipse Office Partition System
Ingenious Use of Recycling
Tide Chandelier by Stuart Haygarth
Intricate Skullptures
Artist ‘Jim' is Back Again With More Morbid Pieces
Relaxing Pet Furniture
The Koichi Futatsumata Hammock is Too Cute for Words
Circular Seating Bookcases
The Archive Bookshelf Collection by David Garcia
Barred Bookcases
The Weave Bookshelf Holds Up to 200 Books Between its Bars
Ocean-Inspired Lighting
Floating ‘Shoal' and ‘Drawn To Light' Chandeliers
Amalgamated Accordion Seating
The Mixed-Media Floris Wubben 'No. 3 Bench'
Jigsaw Carpets
'Imperial' Tiles Add Imagination to Your Space
Deathly Dainty Dishware
You'll Be Dying to Have One of Trevor Jackson's Skull Teapots
Swanky Suspended Soakers
The Splinter Works Vessel is a Handsome Hammock of Hygiene
Multi-Form Furniture
The Equalize Modular Sofa Comes in All Shapes and Sizes
Spinal Staircases
The Casa Son Vida 1 in Spain is Luxurious Living at Its Best
Spherical Skull Strongboxes
Kranium Compartment Takes Your Treasures to the Grave
Rippling Metallic Tables
The Mercury Coffee Table Will Stir Up Your Living Space
Billowing Bookcases
The Swollen Wall by Paul Coudamy Seems to Come Alive
Stacked Table Sets
Elda Bellone's 'tABLE' is Designed to Stylishly Save Space
Geometric Origami Furniture
The Bloom Series by Christina Waterson
Trippy Tile Floors
These Ciudad Mosaic Tiles Let You Design Your Own City
Sticky DIY Hammocks
The Duct Tape Hammock is Perfect for Backyards on a Budget
Solar Eclipse Fixtures
The Nissyoku Lamp Illuminates Like a Natural Phenomenon
Super-Sized Puzzle Furniture
The Zelli Bookcase is a Puzzling Way to Store Your Stuff
Musical Tabletops
Become Your Own DJ With the Sound Space Interaction
Magnetic Clothes Hangers
Child-Like Furniture
The Woopy and Snoop Seats by Karim Rashid for B-LINE
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Aresline Xten by Pininfarina
BadAss Hangers
Knife Coat Hooks
Backbone Bookshelves
The Schiena Bookcase by Pietro Travaglini Looks like a Spinal Cord
Sensory Deprivation Skull Chair by Atelier van Lieshout
Playground Dining Furniture
The Swing Table by Duffy London Brings Fun to Food Time
Two-in-One Seating
The Pull&Push Chair by Flavio Scalzo Provides More Space in Small Areas
Bright Therapeutic Cafes
The Iglo Light Cafe Provides a Healthy Haven During Dark Times
Twiggy Furniture Sets
The RAWtation Furniture Set Brings Nature Back to Industrial Design
Floor Couture Carpets
German Company 'Floor to Heaven' Creates Raging-Hot Rugs
Drawn-Out Dining Tables
Statik Table by Oscar Silva Invites Involved Interaction
Athletic Clothes Hangers
Yeduo Sport Inspired Hangers
Circus Act Shelving
The Equilibrium Bookcase by Malagana Design is a Lesson in Balancing
Circular Hammocks
The Petiole Hammock is Safe Sun Relaxation
Skull Chairs
Skull-A-Day Artist Noah Scalin Makes Morbid Seating
Emotion-Channeling Chairs
The Emoticons by Tomas Ekstrom Series Explores Different Feelings
Tentacle Lighting
The Eco-Friendly 'Jellyfish Floorlamp' Modeled After Sea Creatures
Bleached Bough End Tables
The Ilan Dei Studio Tree Table Mimics California's Nature
Earthy Gaming Interiors
The 3D Farmville Carpet by Florian Pucher Features Farm Plots
Swaying Spinal Seats
Adam Cornish's Wooden Hammock Wins Herman Miller Design Competition
Schoolhouse-Inspired Seating
The Surprise! Chair by Gaspar Gonzalez is Traditionally Basic
Skeletal Dinnerware
The Left Eye Right Eye Collection by Phoebe Richardson is Bone-Chilling
Sophisticated Kiddy Ride Pods
The Terrace Bar Seating by Sekhar Roy Looks as if it Will Rotate
Duct Tape Carpets
Bertjan Pot Melts Colorful Tape onto Traditional Rugs
Creepy-Crawly Floors
Panasonic Vacuum Cleaner Promotion Uses Insect and Dirt Carpets
Hair Clip Furniture
The Spring Table Will Accessorize Your Home Perfectly
Anatomical Step Structures
The Philip Watts Stair Design Explores the Body
Quirky Playful Seating
The Full Moon and Hybrid Chairs Look Eclectically Childlike
Shimmering Floor Mats
These Swarovski Studded Carpets Will Make You Feel Like a Star
Eco Friendly Lighting Imitates Nature
Ravi Solar Flower Power
Bulletin Board Tables
The Endrit Hajno Folding Table has a Dual Personality
Hollow Sheltering Seats
The Nest (1:2:3:4) Chair is Modeled After the Matryoshka Nesting Doll
Branching Crystalline Lights
The Calipso Lighting Collection by Micron
Badass Frankfurter Grillers
The Cthulhu Weenie Roaster is the Ultimate Skull-Shaped Hot Dog Cooker
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Gnarly Knitted Skeletons
Ben Cuevas' 'Transcending the Material' is Insanely Intricate
Sun-Funneling Lamps
The VELUX Sun Tunnel by Lovegrove Uses Natural Sunlight
Broken Branch Canisters
Bosco Vases by Andrea Branzi are Woody Vessels for Winsome Flowers
Spinal Cord Jewelery
The Losselliani Skull Ring
Domestic Fashion Trees
The ‘Ghost Tree Coat Rack' Lets You Hang Your Bags Naturally
Spinal Cord Candles
The Sorcerer's Candle is a Tribute to the Last Harry Potter Film
Eco Electric Trees
The LED-Infused 'Arbre' Lights Up Your Home With Recycled Plastic Branches
Limber Lighting
Yamagiwa Introduces the Kisawing by Kisa Kawakami
12-Legged Tables
These Playful Pieces by Valentin Loellmann will Spark Conversation
Wing-Inspired Seats
The Butterfly Chair by Laurie Beckerman is Both Eloquent and Inspiring
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Trophy Hangers
Hybrid Lamp Chairs
Ontwerpers Nu Creates Useful Multifunctional Furniture
Skeleton Street Art
Macabre Outdoor Creative Inspiration
Iconic Film Furniture
The Marilyn Lounge Chair is Inspired by Famous Scene in The Seven Year Itch
Form-Fitting Seats
The Indulgence Chair Has Curves in all the Right Places
Boat-Like Bookcases
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'Bench Between Pillars' by Ryuji Nakamura Architects is Odd but Fun
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The Profile Bookcase Puts Those Novels in Their Place
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The Pirate and Punisher-Friendly Skull Chair by Vladi Rapaport
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