Cellutane is a Japan-based furniture company that is releasing a Pokémon-themed ‘Rowlet Sofa’ as a Japanese exclusive. The company previously released other Pokémon sofas, including a ‘Ditto Sofa,’ a ‘Gengar Sofa,’ and a ‘Snorlax Sofa.’ These unique editions were previously made available for Western customers, but there is no confirmed news surrounding the brand’s newest Rowlet-inspired launch.
Anime and cartoon-inspired household items have seen a steady rise in popularity as consumers grow older and reconnect with their favorite childhood characters. The sofa is 650x790x900mm, made with foam polystyrene beads and urethane foam. The sofa weighs in at 7.8kg. Interested consumers who are based in Japan can purchase the ‘Rowlet Sofa’ on Cellutane’s website for approximately $193 USD.
Cartoon Creature-Themed Sofas
Cellutane Adds Another Pokémon Rowlet Sofa to Its Collection
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