In this week's comments update, readers aren't sure how to respond to furniture formed from a naked body.
Butt of the joke: designer Nicholas Bentel has attempted to patent his body as a furniture collection, leaving readers concerned.
"If I buy eight of these chairs to go around my dining room table, am I also responsible for feeding the furniture pieces and contributing towards their inevitable retirement"" quizzed a cynical Chris Pietersen.
An equally apprehensive Lauren Thu said: "Love all this eco, sustainable, biodegradable design ? although I'd be worried about the finish changing in a few years."
"And the inevitable sagging," agreed Chris_becket.
Commenter Keith Dougal added: "Missed opportunity for a bike parking function, but ballsy move nonetheless." For one reader, the furniture also doubles up as a decorative accessory:

What do you think of the Corpus Collection" Join the discussion ?

Reaching for the sky: six architects are competing to design Australia's tallest building ? including BIG, MAD, UNStudio, MVRDV, Coop Himmelb(l)au and OMA ? and commenters can't decide if any of them are impressive.
"From speaking with fellow Melbournians and designers, the consensus is that any of these would be a welcome addition to the city and its culture," said a complimentary Brovelo.
A pleased Chris_becket responded: "It is good that the majority feels that way. It is, after all, your city."
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