- [Narrator] Whether
you're already a homeowner, dreaming up your future place,
or just curious about design, there are plenty of unique
home decor ideas out there. From insane transformations to
ingenious storage solutions, here are some shocking furniture and table designs you
got to see to believe. (lively music)
(paint splashing) (mouth smacks) - Amazing! - [Narrator] Baobab table. Dining can be difficult when
you're having people over and there just isn't enough
room around the table, but the Baobab table
can solve your problems and wow your guests, too. This oval glass white table
has a super-polished finish offset against a walnut wood base, and hidden beneath the surface
is a rotating mechanism which can double your dining
experience in a flash. When fully extended, the
table can comfortably seat eight people, and like its
namesake, the sturdy Baobab tree, this robust design will
likely serve you for years. The table currently sells for
$2,495 from Expand Furniture and makes an impressive statement piece. The Gravity Balans chair. The Gravity Balans chair
by Varier Furniture designs takes everything you know
about conventional seating and turns it upside
down, almost literally, by providing an anti-gravity experience in your own front room. The chair can support impressive positions without toppling backward,
and when fully reclined, the Gravity Balans elevates
your legs above your heart, rocking you gently to your own breathing for optimum relaxation. The unconventional design
also supports the neck and spine and can double-up
as a kneeling-chair suited to an office or home environment, but if you're tempted by
this weightless experience, you'd better have $2,309 to spare. Staircase storage. Limited space doesn't always
have to mean limited storage, and this ingenious design
by Danny Kuo offers a whole range of
compartments neatly arranged into a space-saving vertical stack. With all manner of cupboards
and drawers on offer, the storage possibilities are endless, and if you're on the shorter side, you needn't worry about
reaching the top shelf because the bottom three
drawers can be used as a sturdy staircase, too. Spyndi. If you're prone to changing your mind when it comes to home design, then the Spyndi might
just be the chair for you. This successful Kickstarter
invention has no fixed form or shape because you
literally design it yourself in the comfort of your own
home using any combination of the 60 to 75 handmade wooden elements which can be easily
attached to one another. The concept was inspired
by the human spine and is both super-flexible
and strong enough to support human weight in any shape, so you can let your imagination run wild. Canvas furniture. Art lovers who can't decide
between a statement piece and more conventional furniture
for their home can rejoice with the invention of this
unique canvas furniture by Tokyo-based YOY design studio. At a distance, these quirky creations may look like high-quality art prints, but they double-up as
fully functioning seating by bringing the art to life. The sturdy hardwood and aluminum frame and elasticated fabric
material are strong enough to support your body weight, creating a mind-blowing optical illusion, but it'll set you back a hefty
$1,482 for the chair alone. Hush pod. Sometimes we just need to
get away from the stresses of daily life, and what better escape than the super-cozy Hush pod designed by Brighton University
graduate Freyja Sewell. This womb-like soft cocoon is
made from biodegradable felt and can also be cleverly
folded in on itself to create a comfortable chair complete with hand-stitched cushions. Currently, withdrawing
from the outside world into a handmade Hush pod will
cost almost $3,500 though, so maybe hiding out in your bedroom is a cheaper alternative. MiniMax Table. If you're short on space but also partial to a dinner party, then fear no more, because the MiniMax space-saving
table has got you covered. With its trendy minimalist design, the small console table looks unassuming until it is effortlessly
extended using a sliding rail and five extra panels which
maximize its potential to seat up to 12 people for dinner,
conferences, or meetings. Currently priced at
$1,100, the MiniMax offers a highly functional way to make the most of even the smallest living space. r.n.i. kinetic tables. These unique coffee tables might look like something straight
out of "War of the Worlds" with their tentacle-like legs,
but these incredible designs by Chul An Kwak were actually inspired by careful studies of galloping horses. The solid wood r.n.i. table combines the typical static tabletop
with a kinetic energy which make it seem like
they're literally taking off from the ground. The dynamic designs were first showcased at Seoul Design Week in 2007, and each is a one-of-a-kind
original piece of art. Chuck shelf. Designers are constantly inventing ways to re-think the everyday,
and Natascha Harra-Frischkorn has come up with a unique alternative to a typical bookshelf. Her design, the Chuck shelf,
comprises of six wooden slats held together by steel locking collars which can be bent and shaped to store books of all shapes and sizes. The wave-like formation gives
the shelf a free of motion, meaning no one arrangement
is ever the same, and this flexible shelving
unit can really make a room pop while making it even easier to just pick up a good book. Rising furniture. Designer Robert van Embricqs
has created a unique rising formula which could revolutionize the interior design industry with its space-saving
functionality and sleek design. Each piece in the collection, which includes a table,
chair, and side table, begin as a flat surface which can be instantly transformed into a
practical piece of furniture. Every individual wooden
structural component has a part to play as it
takes on a new organic form while maintaining a
distinct sense of rhythm, and these exquisite rare
latticework pieces can now sell for upwards of $5,000 online. The Wave cabinet. Injecting dynamic movement
into otherwise static furniture is also an approach taken
by New York-based artist and designer Sebastian
Errazuriz who has created the shape-shifting Wave cabinet. 100 Baltic birch slats come together to form a piece of furniture capable of undulating and breaking
like a natural wave. The cabinet can be pulled
apart to reveal its contents, and although it's only
a concept piece for now, it certainly offers a glimpse into the future of indoor storage. The Abyss Table. Not every ingenious
design has to have a trick up its sleeve, and this Abyss Table is definitely enough
to impress on its own. The mesmerizing concept by Duffy
London design studio mimics the depths of the ocean
with a 3D representation of a geological cross-section achieved by overlaying laser-cut sheets
of wood and colored glass. The earthy base literally
looks like it's holding a mass of blue water, and its bright
cobalt hues definitely make it a statement piece, but
only 25 pieces were made, which can each sell for around $25,000. Soft Cabinets. If seriously wacky design is your thing, then look no further than
these soft cabinet concepts by Dutch design studio Dewi van de Klomp. These cartoon-like furnishings
take a fantastical approach to the typical old-fashioned
cabinet by reconstructing them from squishy yet sturdy rubberized foam which can support mugs, plates, and books. The unconventional material
cushions the objects as the cabinet droops
and changes its shape. I wouldn't wanna put
my grandma's best china in one of these, though. Linger a Little Longer Table. This chic table-and-bench
combo might not look like much at first, until
you get up to leave, that is. The aptly named Linger a Little Longer six-to-eight-seater table is a concept from designer Jay Watson
which adds a deceptive twist to minimalist design by finishing
the solid hardwood piece with a deep black thermochromic finish. Intended to reflect the effect we have on our everyday environment,
the table reacts to the heat of any plate,
mug, or body part placed on it by leaving an ephemeral watermark behind. Flexible Love. Flexible Love is a sustainable
furniture brand with a twist, as their 2D chairs can be stretched to unbelievable lengths
suitable for seating 8 to 16 people when fully extended. The goal is to connect people
through creative innovation, and the unique design
definitely adds an element of fun to just grabbing a seat with its almost liquid-like properties. The furniture is constructed from eco-friendly reclaimed
wood carefully arranged in an intricate honeycomb
structure which folds out like an accordion. The classic chair can
currently be purchased for around $795, while the bench is 435, but just imagine how satisfying they are. molo urchin softlight lamp. If the Flexible Love
chair is your cup of tea, then take a look at the
molo urchin softlight lamp which uses a similar
honeycomb paper technology to turn a typically solid object into a completely moldable material. The delicate textile
transmits a gentle glow which can be controlled
by a dimmer switch, while its malleable properties mean it can be easily transformed
to suit any room or purpose. It might just be the most
expensive lamp you've ever bought, though, at a hefty $225. Liquid Glacial table. This stunning design by Zaha
Hadid and Patrik Schumacher is almost unbelievable at first glance as its legs look like flowing
vortexes frozen in time. The transparent coffee table
has been meticulously molded using plexiglass to reflect
the complex fluid movements and subtle waves of
water so that the surface literally almost looks inviting
enough to take a dip in. An incredible one-of-a-kind
table like this would definitely make a talking
point at any dinner party, and the effect produced when light passes through it is simply stunning. Rock On/Rock Off Mood Rocking Bed. When our ancestors envisioned the future, I wonder if they considered
that we would take the concept of a rocking
chair and adapt it into a fully functioning rocking bed? That's exactly what this Rock
on/Rock Off Mood Rocking Bed concept design by Joe Manus has achieved by encircling a double,
queen, or even king-sized bed within a steelwork frame capable
of gently rocking its user. With a waterproof canopy,
the Mood Rocking Bed is even suitable for outdoor use, but if you've had enough
rocking for one day, it comes with rubber stoppers too. Heatherwick Friction Table. It seems like space saving is
the most sought-after solution where modern furniture
design is concerned, and there are a lot of options out there, but the Heatherwick
Friction Table still manages to stand out from the rest with its mind-boggling
expanding capabilities. Debuting at the London
Frieze Art Fair Week in 2017, the design wowed with
its ability to change its proportions from a
1.8-meter round table to a four-meter oval-shaped eight-seater. The friction table uses
a simple lattice design cut with precision which
can be easily expanded to suit any function,
and it was shortlisted for the Dezeen design awards in 2018. The Roll-out Table. Another ingenious way to get
more out of your standard table was thought up by designer Marcus Voraa who created the concept
for a Roll-out Table. The ingenious invention was
inspired by Voraa's own desire to have a simple and easy
fix when a few extra friends and family come over,
and it takes the concept of folding tables up a notch with its ingenious rolling technology. The tabletop length adjusts
from 1.5 to 4 meters by turning a steel crank which
unfolds extra beech panels and extending out foldable legs to create more seating room
for any number of guests. Sadly, the roll-out table
is still in development, but it would be a welcome
addition to any contemporary home. Pop Up furniture. Pop-up children's picture
books are truly amazing in their ability to hide entire 3D scenes between their pages, and
the childlike excitement of unfolding them has been amplified by designers Liddy Scheffknecht
and Armin B. Wagner with their pop-up furniture concept. The impressive life-size
furniture is carefully sandwiched inside flat-packed cardboard
which is easily transportable for use on the go, if two of you fancy carrying it around, that is. The possibility of a totally mobile office or meeting place is definitely attractive, but the logistics, like weather durability and its sheer size, mean it's unlikely your Monday morning meeting will come in pop-up form anytime soon. The Fletcher Capstan Table. Expanding tables can
be truly amazing works of art and the Fletcher
Capstan Table is no exception with its incredibly satisfying
size transformation. This luxury table manages to
maintain its circular size while doubling its seating
capacity by a complex system of interlocking panels arranged
in a 12-pointed star shape which can be controlled
electronically or manually. The original idea was patented
in 1885 by Robert Jupe, and designer David Fletcher
has been developing and perfecting the design since 1997. The now fully-functioning table operates by a layer of aluminum honeycomb at its core which allows the top to be turned 120 degrees during expansion. Each bespoke table contains
around 962 components and only around 50 have been handmade, making them incredibly sought-after. Which of these impressive
furniture designs would you most like to own? Let me know in the comments
below, and thanks for watching! (light bouncy music)
