Resting Bear

Description

Numerous works by the creative duo Front are devoted to the systematic observation of sleeping or hibernating animals. This fascination inspired their design of a group of slumbering creatures – Resting Animals – whose poses exude a serene tranquillity. The largest is a knit-covered bear that can be used for a variety of functions, such as a stool, ottoman or backrest.

Details

Filling/padding:  moulded foam and synthetic pellets.

Cover fabric:  form-fitted knit.

Base:  wooden board, covered with velour fabric.

Dimension:

W920 x H340 x D530 mm

Designer

Front, 2018

Sofia Lagerkvist and Anna Lindgren are both from Sweden. founded the Stockholm-based design studio Front in 2004. Their work constantly questions the design process, whether through their collaborations with animals or their experiments with advanced technology like in the project Sketch Furniture. Besides, they have developed objects for major design brands across the world. Galerie Kreo represented Paris and Friedman Benda in New York.