The SofaBOX is pretty much just that—a sofa that fits in a rugged metal box, appearing to pop out when the box is opened (we're guessing a la delicate pop-up book as opposed to snake-filled can of peanuts). Swiss designer John Hofgartner hasn't revealed much information about the piece at this time or its intended use. But its closed, coffinesque shape seems perfect for vampires or just the extremely committed goth kid. [swissmiss via dvice]
SofaBOX Is Seating For Outdoors, Vampires
8:35 AM on Tue Apr 15 2008
By Mark Wilson
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Whats the red bird supposed to mean.. but anyway.. its better than sittin on a stinky, wet patio seat. But it definitely looks too much like a coffin.
extremely committed goth kid --> extremely "committed" goth kid
I think that's the metal case in which Malcolm Reynolds's Army buddy shipped himself in the Firefly episode, "The Message".
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The Young Ones Halloween episode: Thank heavens for Havasham's Sofa Coffins!
seems like a good idea, I agree with Papsky, wet patio cushions suck
@dubsar: That is the single most predictable... and BORING thing that anybody, could ever say whilst reading Gizmodo. God I'm bored. I might as well be listening to Genesis.
@92BuickLeSabre: "I'm not a vampire, I'm a driving instructor from Johannesburg!"
@dubsar: A driving instructor from Johannesburg? Okay then, prove it. What's the procedure for the approach of a humpback bridge?
@92BuickLeSabre: speed up, try and hit the curb so that you go onto two wheels and flip the bird at anyone heading in the other direction. At least, I think that's what I was taught... As for the product itself, I think it's a brilliant idea assuming the cost can be kept down. I would've loved something like this in the front garden of my last house.
Would look great in the back of my hearse.
I think it's a great idea! I'm always a fan of comfy, functional lawn furniture that doesn't stink or ooze liquid out of every time I sit down on it. And it's a cozy bed when the old lady friend kicks me out of the house for untold reasons.
Looks more like the perfect bait to getting a least favorite person locked up in a box if you ask me.
I don't know why Fluffy from Creepshow keeps coming to mind when I see this, though..
Will be enjoyable until you're reclining on it, roll over a certain way and the back/lid suddenly falls over on you.
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