The Hopeless Diamond Sofa by Christopher Stuart of LUUR Studio
American designer Christopher Stuart of LUUR Studio has created the Hopeless Diamond Sofa.
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Description from the designer:
“The Hopeless Diamond Sofa” by Christopher Stuart utilizes off the shelf materials from the local hardware store like copper plumbing pipe, shipping blankets, zip ties, and carpet padding. There are no difficult miters or glued joints.
The form was inspired by a folding paper cup I used to make as a child that tapered towards the base and revealed triangular shapes on the inside from the folding process. I kept a box perimeter and used trapezoids and triangles to taper, creating a multi-faceted form similar to that seen on the F-117 stealth aircraft. Hence, the name “The Hopeless Diamond” (an early nickname given to the stealth.)
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LittleCaesar on 26 Oct 2010 at 8:17 am #
It’s got great potential. If the materials are of better quality I would say this design could sell — at least in Ikea (not in bad way).
Jat on 26 Oct 2010 at 8:51 am #
Nice design. I object to the materials used-Copper, lead solder, and plastic zip ties? C’mon. Think about the earth a little!
Gordon on 26 Oct 2010 at 9:11 am #
Very creative.
Nelson Bridge on 26 Oct 2010 at 9:48 am #
What a great piece! Love the modern lines paired with the warm colored fabric. Fabulous!
shane on 26 Oct 2010 at 10:36 am #
yep, plumbing supplies as furniture. It is what it is. Great while you’re paying off that student loan then…
tota allayioti on 26 Oct 2010 at 10:06 pm #
I agree . Very creative.Though not my taste. Too naive.
xanthakis on 27 Oct 2010 at 7:06 am #
very nice honest design
waiting for the armchair…
TW on 28 Oct 2010 at 12:39 am #
I love the idea of using off the shelf hardware stuff for making furniture.
Good way to explore the creative juices.
Tere on 31 Oct 2010 at 9:21 am #
The design is great. It can be a DIY even. I just thought it’s made out of bamboo or something, not pipes.
Jimi on 04 Nov 2010 at 12:14 am #
That’s really cool. I recently made a picnic table with 3/4 copper but I glued 3/4 dowel inside to prevent any buckle.
SherryB on 17 Nov 2010 at 5:29 pm #
I like this a lot, although I’d tweak it a bit probably — more cushiony seat, for one thing. What was the cost to build, if I may ask?