The Pet Stool by Eyal Hirsh Animates Insentient Objects
Amelia Roblin — August 8, 2011 — Art & Design
References: eyalhirsh.daportfolio & designspotter
As far as furniture is concerned, backless chairs have the potential to be the most boring and basic objects available. The Pet Stool by Eyal Hirsh crushes this stigma however, with the heavy plush protuberance escaping from its seat cushion.
The three-legged perch invites the sitter to interact with it in a number of unconventional ways, even transforming the single-seater into a more social situation. The pillowy top is continued down one of the conical supports, growing from a cushy cord into a large mass of fabric filled with soft and fluffy stuffing. Side by side, the two parts of the chair are remarkably different. The user may choose to sit upright on the stool or repose casually on the beanbag chair, while exploring the secret hiding place that the Pet Stool by Eyal Hirsh playfully conceals.
Photo Credits: Designboom
The three-legged perch invites the sitter to interact with it in a number of unconventional ways, even transforming the single-seater into a more social situation. The pillowy top is continued down one of the conical supports, growing from a cushy cord into a large mass of fabric filled with soft and fluffy stuffing. Side by side, the two parts of the chair are remarkably different. The user may choose to sit upright on the stool or repose casually on the beanbag chair, while exploring the secret hiding place that the Pet Stool by Eyal Hirsh playfully conceals.
Photo Credits: Designboom
Trend Themes
1. Plushy Furniture - The creation of furniture pieces that include plush protuberances is a trend that appeals to people who are looking for more unconventional and fun seating options.
2. Interactive Seating - The trend of creating seating options that invite users to interact with them in various ways has disrupted the traditional concept of chairs and has the potential to create new and exciting innovations.
3. Multi-functional Furniture - Furniture pieces that have multiple functions, such as the Pet Stool's option to transform from a single-seater to a more social situation, are becoming increasingly popular and offer opportunities for further creative innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Furniture designers have the opportunity to create more innovative and playful products that incorporate unconventional features and encourage user interaction, like the Pet Stool.
2. Home Decor - The incorporation of playful and interactive furniture pieces, like the Pet Stool, into home decor provides an opportunity to create a more dynamic and exciting living space.
3. Pet Industry - The Pet Stool's playful and whimsical design offers an opportunity for pet companies to create products that appeal to both pets and their owners and enhance the experience of pet ownership.
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