Elanco’s Pet Collection Turns Flea Awareness into Sculptural Seating
Amy Duong — April 23, 2026 — Art & Design
References: parasiteparasite & yankodesign
Elanco’s Pet Collection is a series of four furniture pieces developed with Milan-based studio Parasite 2.0, presented at BASE Milano during Fuorisalone 2026. The project translates animal forms into domestic objects, using dog-inspired silhouettes to highlight how fleas spread across shared living environments. Each piece takes on both a breed reference and a furniture typology, turning sofas, chairs, and tables into exaggerated, fur-covered forms that directly mirror pets in the home.
The collection includes the Basset Longue, a chaise shaped like a Basset Hound with striped faux fur and chrome legs, and a Dalmatian sofa with spotted upholstery and rounded backrests resembling a curled body. A Yorkchair armchair is wrapped in long golden faux fur, while the Gattond coffee table introduces a feline variation with a polished top and sculptural base. Each piece uses humor and visual exaggeration to draw attention to how fleas move between animals and furniture.
Image Credit: Elanco, Parasite 2.0, Yanko Design
The collection includes the Basset Longue, a chaise shaped like a Basset Hound with striped faux fur and chrome legs, and a Dalmatian sofa with spotted upholstery and rounded backrests resembling a curled body. A Yorkchair armchair is wrapped in long golden faux fur, while the Gattond coffee table introduces a feline variation with a polished top and sculptural base. Each piece uses humor and visual exaggeration to draw attention to how fleas move between animals and furniture.
Image Credit: Elanco, Parasite 2.0, Yanko Design
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Anthropomorphic Home Goods — Furniture that adopts animal silhouettes and personalities creates new hybrid products that blur the line between sculptural art and everyday seating.
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Health-aware Furniture Design — Design narratives that visualize vector-borne risks within domestic objects prompt products that communicate hygiene and pathogen pathways through form and material.
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Tactile Faux-fur Textiles — High-pile synthetic surfaces combined with durable upholstery techniques point toward materials that prioritize sensory appeal while accommodating maintenance and treatment needs.
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Textile and Material Innovation — Developments in sustainable faux fur, antimicrobial finishes, and easy-clean substrates open pathways for fabrics that balance tactile luxury with practical hygiene requirements.
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