20 VIP Seating Innovations

From Elongated Coupe Seats to Luxe Airline Cabin Beds

— November 25, 2016 — Autos
These VIP seating innovations range from elongated coupe seats to airline cabin beds that are changing the way we experience luxury. When looking at innovative examples of car interiors and seating, standouts include Volvo's 'Excellence' child seat concept and Maserati's custom interior that was designed in collaboration with luxe menswear label Zegna.

While Volvo's child seat concept replaces a backseat installation with a front seat extension -- ensuring parents are able to have their eyes on babies at all times -- Maserati's Zegna collaboration fuses style with function and mimics the fashion brand's signature and sleek aesthetic.

When looking at airline cabins and train interiors, notable examples include a lavish passenger train by Japanese railway manufacturer Ichibansen -- equipped with a lounge that features curved and colorful seating -- along with Thomson Airways's hybrid seating which allows families to face one another while traveling by plane.
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Versatile Wingback Chairs
Versatile Wingback Chairs
These Herman Miller Chairs Were Made with Naughtone's Help
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Spacious Luxury Trains
Spacious Luxury Trains
Isetan Mistukoshi Travel's 10-Seat Train Tickets Cost $1,200 Each
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Mattress-Advertising Airport Lounges
Mattress-Advertising Airport Lounges
This Airport Seating Lounge Provides Ultra-Comfortable Seats
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Compartmentalized Airline Cabins
Compartmentalized Airline Cabins
Korean Air's Prestige Suites Feature More Space and Privacy
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Connected Airport Seating
Connected Airport Seating
Araconas Creates Public Seating With Built-In Charging Docks
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Futuristic Business Aircrafts
Futuristic Business Aircrafts
The Cessna Longitude Offers Hyper-Comfortable Business Travel
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Noise-Cancelling Airport Loungers
Noise-Cancelling Airport Loungers
The Frankfurt Airport's Silent Chairs Block Out Ambient Noise
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Couture Car Interiors
Couture Car Interiors
Maserati and Zegna Collaborated to Create Stylish Car Seats
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Modernized Airplane Cabins
Modernized Airplane Cabins
The 'Airspace by Airbus' Cabin is Designed Around Comfort and Ambiance
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Luggage-Storing Airport Loungers
Luggage-Storing Airport Loungers
The Nest Airport Bed Stores Luggage Inside as Travelers Rest
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Elongated Coupe Concepts
Elongated Coupe Concepts
This Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Concept is Nearly 20 Feet Long
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Luxury Transit Services
Luxury Transit Services
San Francisco's Leap Transit is a Bus Service for the Wealthy Tech Crowd
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Family Flying Cabins
Family Flying Cabins
Thomson Airways Aims to Make Family Travel More Comfortable
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Hotel-Like Airplane Cabins
Hotel-Like Airplane Cabins
First Spaces Brings Additional Luxury to the Idea of First Class
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Panoramic Train Interiors
Panoramic Train Interiors
Ichibansen's Newest Passanger Train Offers an All-Encompassing View
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Up-Front Car Seats
Up-Front Car Seats
Volvo's Excellence Child Seat Concept Combines Safety and Luxury
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Luxury Limo Vans
Luxury Limo Vans
This Volkswagen T6 Multivan Has Been Converted into a Comfy Luxury Limousine
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Private Office Solutions
Private Office Solutions
Brody by Steelcase Creates Comfy Pods for Solitude and Productivity
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Relaxing Office Capsules
Relaxing Office Capsules
This Work Pod From Orrb Technologies Features a Futuristic Design
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Luxury Car Lounge Concepts
Luxury Car Lounge Concepts
The Volvo Lounge Console Includes a Luxury Footrest and TV Screen
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