Carousel six-seater by Elsie Crawford

The carousel sofa designed by artist-industrial designer elsie crawford for sintoform as part of an ‘architectural fibreglass’ collection in 1969, today still remains an iconic piece with an unique space design. The carousel planter-seat rotates seating around a hollow fibreglass core that provides for above-ground planting. Its innovative seating concept features a circular design shape with six-seat, the ideal environment for conversations and social interaction whilst the built-in planter allows for a touch of green. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Resembling a spaceship, this retro seating object serves for both indoor and outdoor spaces. Set out initially for large scale public and private applications like shopping centres, hotel lobbies and residences, crawford’s imaginative use of volume and material to deliver a modern retro aesthetics alongside functionality has ensured that his work is still sought after today. This gigantic space age decorative seating it is always a conversation piece for everyone in the room!.

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