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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:

  1. Buff DrinklotsDecember 4, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    in b4 bolts takes the roof down.

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  2. AnonymousDecember 4, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    Lol they should have these benches in clubs

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  3. TeutorixDecember 4, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    no way I'm sleeping on that lol.

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  4. ArchiDecember 4, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    cool story

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  5. AdrienDecember 4, 2010 at 10:22 AM

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

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  6. Major MackDecember 4, 2010 at 10:51 AM

    no thanks

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  7. cooperlifeDecember 4, 2010 at 10:59 AM

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

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  8. stmDecember 4, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    i want magnet furniture. beds and chairs that levitate.

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

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  9. Suciô SanchezDecember 4, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    Just get drunk before lying down for the same effect.

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  10. KrichevskoyDecember 4, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    awesome couch

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  11. Mister SharafDecember 4, 2010 at 12:08 PM

    lol, who needs something like that

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  12. UnknownDecember 4, 2010 at 12:26 PM

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

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  13. AnonymousDecember 4, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    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

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  14. LeddiDecember 4, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    That looks awesome

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  15. Doc THUMPDecember 4, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    im may fall off but that is cool beans lol

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  16. PawawanpiDecember 4, 2010 at 1:06 PM

    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.

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  17. poorfagsDecember 4, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    They should invent a floating bench, for real.

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  18. whatshouldibuytodayDecember 4, 2010 at 1:49 PM

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

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  19. MaxDecember 4, 2010 at 4:20 PM

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

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  20. AppleloveDecember 4, 2010 at 9:22 PM

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

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  21. SinisaDecember 5, 2010 at 5:56 AM

    very nice...

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  22. killerkunDecember 5, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    UP too much?

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  23. Josh TreeDecember 6, 2010 at 7:21 AM

    I feel like you would pop it

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