The Paradise Bird sofa by Wittmann, designed by Nichetto, has a version with a closed back. Photo: Wittmann/dpa
We all need a hug in these times of rising economic and political insecurity and vulnerability. But you often can't get one, as we haven't been hugging friends and family as much as we used to amid the risk of infection during the ongoing pandemic.
Trends tend to emerge from such developments and emotions, and with them products that give us what we've been missing. It should therefore come as no surprise as to why there is a lot of furniture right now that helps forge human connections.
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The Paradise Bird sofa by Wittmann, designed by Nichetto, has a version with a closed back. Photo: Wittmann/dpa
Even a marble table (Blevio) can look cosier with curves. Photo: Molteni&C/dpa
The Olos armchair by Lipparini for Bonaldo has a shell of curved plywood that, thanks to its elasticity, embraces the sitter almost like a hug, says the company. Photo: Bonaldo/dpa
The difference is in the details: A round base adds a touch of cosiness to the Blevio stone table. Photo: Molteni&C/dpa
This is Morton, a chair designed to embrace whoever slides into it. Photo: Molteni&C/dpa
The Hug table by Lacchetti for Fantin breaks with the tradition of square metal parts and are now invitingly round. Photo: Fantin/dpa
The rounded edges of the Hug table by Lacchetti for Fantin. Photo: Fantin/dpa
Ornate wooden armrests wrap around you in the Sova lounge chair by designer Norguet for Zanat. Photo: Zanat/dpa
