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Another 2 + 1 furniture idea
I like furniture that can serve multiple functions, especially in guest bedrooms and offices. I was happy to stumble upon the Warhol Sofa in late December on the Apartment Therapy New York site.
Couch, couch with footrest, desk, and fold-out bed are all contained in this one piece of furniture. I don’t know if I love it, but I definitely like the idea behind it.
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11 comments posted
Posted by Jasi - 01/12/2008
The concept is fantastic. Now roll it in bamboo or something dark and smooth and we’ve got a piece. It’s far too “The End Up” in that finish.
Posted by kenny - 01/12/2008
This is really cool and I think its way more functional than this excuse of a ‘bed’ or ‘table and chairs’ – http://unclutterer.com/2007/11.....furniture/
Posted by Sam - 01/12/2008
I love it… Very MUJI. It would be perfect for my office / guest room, if only I hadn’t just bought a desk and a bed!
Posted by Aimee - 01/12/2008
That is a really neat idea, and perfect for a guest room that needs to be an office. I’m not crazy about the style of it, but the idea is super awesome!
Posted by Trish - 01/13/2008
Reserve judgment until you sit on it. It looks like one of those things that is only great in concept, but is so darn uncomfortable, that no one will actually want to sit on it and after one night will be begging off to a hotel.
Posted by Julie - 01/13/2008
I notice a few things about this.
1. The desk part is the back of the piece, so that’s easy to use; you always have this overhang on the back of your couch. That does severely cut down on the transformation time I was imagining.
2. I don’t think that narrow ledge really qualifies to be called a desk. Although there is space for file cabinets under the ledge, that’s a plus.
3. The bed is what 7 inches off the ground? If you want to sleep on the floor, buy an air mattress. (it can be stored under the back of the couch)
4. I like the natural wood; it just begs for personalization. I imagine different stains & colors making a very unique look.
5. The tyvek idea is great. I’ve used tyvek for mailing; that stuff is tough! I think it would stand up to anything except intentional damage.
All things considered; I think this is great if you have very limited space & want your furniture to multi task. I could imagine it in a small apartment or dorm room. Sturdy & practical.
Posted by Kerry - 01/13/2008
Good idea, but why so UGLY? It would be nice to have furniture that multi-functions but doesn’t look like a brick.
Posted by supersocco - 01/14/2008
Wow, very ugly.
Posted by Kenny - 01/14/2008
Heh, I actually liked how it looked.
Posted by james vincent - 01/14/2008
i’ve seen a similar piece of furniture in photos of a john pawson designed house. a wooden framed couch with an overhanging table-like surface for a desk at the back. john pawson seems like an unclutter’s dream architect…
Posted by Miss Lisa - 01/15/2008
That looks really uncomfortable for sitting (and writing). Plus, who can fit a couch/bed/desk in the middle of the a guest room? Guest rooms tend to be on the smallish side. Multi-functional should be aesthetically and ergonomically pleasing. Otherwise, what’s the point?
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