Let¡¯s take the tube
If you like practical, everyday furniture that still retains an unusual aesthetic, the Paper Tubes Bench by Rewire¡¯s Akihiro Otsuka is ideal. As you¡¯ve probably guessed, the main components are paper tubes, which are wrapped in fabric that¡¯s available in 75 colors. One bench has six tubes, allowing for endless color combinations.
To assemble, the bench¡¯s wooden legs are bolted together, and the tubes attached by velcro straps. It¡¯s easy to unfasten, so you can rotate the tubes (a useful feature if the color fades with time and use), or you can even just replace them with a different color when you feel you need a change. At ?42,000, the bench can be bought online from Generate Design ¡ª a stool version is also available for ?37,800.
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