Made with public spaces such as hotel rooms, lobbies, lounge areas and waiting rooms in mind, the Baby Flirtstone is a piece of furniture that focuses as much on form as it does on function. It takes on a large organic, asymmetrical shape that could easily fit two people comfortably. Nevertheless, the designers note that it is limited in dimension despite its appearance.
Created by Filippo Dell’Orto for spHaus, the Baby Flirtstone takes on a rounded form that is mimicked in its accompanying footstool. Made out of fire retardant polyurethane foam, the fabric or leather (depending on what the owners opt for) is removable and thus easily cleaned. The Baby Flirtstone was designed to expand the Flirtstone furiture collection by spHaus.
Organic Asymmetrical Seating
The Baby Flirtstone by Filippo Dell’Orto is Made for Public Spa
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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