The design team thought it might be a good time to try out some crazy ideas. And here's the first one: the carbon hug chair. It's a twin-level chair built on a single curved sheet design, which ...

People with autism are often extra sensitive to sensory input. Sounds, lights, visuals, scents, flavors, and physical sensations build upon each other until they’re too overwhelming to bear, provoking ...

Kouros Maghsoudi debuted the Hug Chair at NYCXDesign 2025 The chair features a low-lying, sculptural form with Italian leather arms Made in New York with FSC-certified wood, the chair is fully ...

New York-based designer Kouros Maghsoudi has unveiled a chair with sculptural arms meant to demonstrate the "in-your-face" nature of American design, at an exhibition co-hosted by Dezeen during ...

A JAPANESE company has come up with a chair that’s always ready to give a comforting cuddle. The “tranquility chair” is built in the shape of a larger-than-life fabric doll with a friendly face and a ...

Everyone needs a hug from time to time — there’s just nothing quite like the comfort that comes from having two supportive arms embrace you. And that’s what Japanese company UniCare is banking on with ...

Is your girlfriend super clingy? Don’t show her this chair. Although if your girlfriend demands to sit on your lap, this chair could give your legs a serious break. The Hug chair’s simple design could ...

For those of us that just need a hug sometimes, we no longer have to rely on the kindness of friends or strangers. We can now throw money at our loneliness problem by purchasing the Free Hug Sofa.

Nothing compares to the warm hug of a real person, but when there’s no one else around, this nifty little Japanese invention can do the job quite well. It’s called the ‘tranquility chair’ – its back ...