Plush, tufted velvet seats are drooped over complex frameworks of interlocking wooden poles in this furniture collection by Marija Puipait? and Vytautas Ge?as, which takes design cues from horse saddles.
The furniture series, titled Envisioned Comfort, features a saddle chair, an armchair, a stool and a console table.
The base of each design comprises a structure of numerous beech dowels held together with wood-and-brass clasps. The poles are cut at different lengths to form undulating, ergonomic surfaces that fit the shape of the user's body.
The more poles that are incorporated into the structure, the more detailed the curves will be.

Each pole penetrates the velvet upholstery secured on top and is topped with brass "buttons", resulting in an effect similar to a traditional tufted sofa or headboard. As the designers explain, the "rhythmical" construction invites viewers to admire the carefully crafted elements of the design.

The Lithuanian duo came together to create the collection after being invited to contribute to an exhibition under the theme of "fantasy" curated by Israeli designer Erez Nevi Pana.
"One of us had a fantasy about an object that could bring a womb-like pleasure," explained Ge?as, "meaning ? the ultimate satisfaction that the material environment can give."
"We merged our two different design practices into one object, taking this fantasy as a starting point," he added.

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