richard hutten: apps sofa for artifort
the curved cubes of the furniture pieces portray a prevalent shape of the digital age as the design translates smartphone apps into a comfortable seating object.
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‘apps’ by richard hutten for artifort image © designboom
the netherlands-based designer richard hutten has translated an icon of the digital age into a three-dimentional furniture seat entitled ‘apps’ for dutch manufacturer artifort. structured on an internal wooden frame, a thick layer of foam is integrated with the use of webbing, ensuring comfort and durability. the textured fabric and two-tone combination adds dimension to the design.
the prototype of ‘apps’ was shown at salone del mobile during milan design week 2012.
the one seater sofa image © designboom
the two textures combined with the simplicity of the form give the object a warm but modern presence image © designboom
the shape of the couch resembles a smart-phone app
the ends are curved in the same way as the front, giving it a similar appearance from all sides
seat detail image © designboom
texture detail image © designboom
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