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Dec 4, 2010

Don't Worry, the Balloon Bench Won't Float Out of Your House

Japanese design firm h220430's whimsical Balloon Bench isn't exactly traditional. But it looks a whole lot more fun to sit on than your average sofa—even if the balloons aren't real. Or, have some drinks and pretend you're floating.

The bench's trick is a little less graceful than actual levitation—the plastic "balloons" would have to be bolted into your ceiling to support your weight. And I'm not so sure how comfortable a bench made from aluminum would be (quick guess: not very). But still—I'll trade comfort for looking a little more awesome the next time I sit down.



23 comments:

Buff Drinklots said...

in b4 bolts takes the roof down.

Anonymous said...

Lol they should have these benches in clubs

Teutorix said...

no way I'm sleeping on that lol.

Archi said...

cool story

Adrien said...

This is probably ludicrously expensive and I imagine it would get old quick.

Unknown said...

no thanks

cooperlife said...

didn't mythbusters once test how many balooons it would take to lift a person?

stm said...

i want magnet furniture. beds and chairs that levitate.

enter all ye guests and despair. behold the power of magnets.

SuciƓ Sanchez said...

Just get drunk before lying down for the same effect.

Krichevskoy said...

awesome couch

Mister Sharaf said...

lol, who needs something like that

Unknown said...

Interesting, but I'd rather sit on something a bit comfier.

Anonymous said...

If I tried to put that up in my house, it would collapse....the whole damned house..gone...for a couch! lol funny to think about it though. =D

Leddi said...

That looks awesome

Doc THUMP said...

im may fall off but that is cool beans lol

Pawawanpi said...

That bench is so crazy. I mean what a weird design. I guess if it was uncomfortable to sit on you could maybe sit on a pillow or something.

poorfags said...

They should invent a floating bench, for real.

whatshouldibuytoday said...

Looks interesting to see, but probably not so comfortable to sit in =P

Max said...

In contrast to most comments, I think this would be kick ass to sleep on.

Applelove said...

Pretty cool idea, actually. Can't believe they couldn't be arsed to put a coushin on it though.

Sinisa said...

very nice...

killerkun said...

UP too much?

Josh Tree said...

I feel like you would pop it