FlexibleLove: Expanding Furniture to Seat 16
by Collin Dunn, Corvallis, OR, USA 
on 02.23.07
Following in the footsteps of other accordion-inspired designs like the Newspaper Extendable Bench and Paper Softseating, FlexibleLove takes the concept a little bit further by being able to function as both a single chair and an extended bench that can seat up to 16 (see the video of it in action here). Made from widely-available, low-cost recycled materials (paper and wood), FlexibleLove is also produced using pre-existing manufacturing processes, cutting back on the footprint of the product even further. The designer claims that the 16-seater can support up to 4224 lbs of weight (!); there is also a 12-, 8- and 2-person size in production. While there aren't too many cases where we'd need to seat 16 people in a row at home, FlexibleLove has the potential to be the hit of your next dinner party; they're (usually) available here, and though it's currently out of stock, preorders for shipping next month are being taken. Check out more pics at their website and see more examples of transforming furniture here. ::FlexibleLove via ::Apartment Therapy LA
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This is such a great idea! From the looks of the seat it should be easy to paint, which I would have to do since the OSB look leaves something to be desired.
It would definitely be a conversation piece.
I love this idea. I actually went to the site with the consideration of buying it. Alas, I am too poor for the $799.00 it costs. Perhaps I can figure out how to make one, instead?
Nice design. Is the wood made of formaldehyde free glue?
I love the idea, but are they actually comfortable?
You can buy this at http://www.decorforless.ca we have the one that seats 16, 12 ,8, and 2 people. As for Ross
Have a good day!
DAMN MAN I LOVE DIS IDEA
nice idea guys if you makee a bigger one for 50 people e-mail me ill buy it for any price under 5 grand
In Australia, you can get this from www.flexiblelove.com.au
For US costomers, you can get it from http://flexiblelove.haoweitrading.com/.
You can buy this in the UK from approx. £200.00 +shipping from Kirkhouse Productions
www.kirkhouse.co.uk
we also supply some of the finest Swedish furniture in production, as well as bespoke Steel furniture produced in our factory on the Tyne.