Knot Cushion by Design House Stockholm
A cushion with an unique character, based on sculptural form instead of patterns. Knot is a fantasy form made from a knitted tube, several meters in length, which is then tied up to create a compact knot which is as comfortable as a support in the sofa as it is elegant to behold. Thanks to its strong design, Ragnheiður Ösp Sigurðardóttir’s Knot cushion belongs to the exclusive group of products that remain in one’s memory.
But there was a long way to go when she started experimenting with tubular knitting on a machine, many years ago. She was really looking for an efficient way of manufacturing the legs of a teddy bear rather than crocheting them by hand. But she ended up with a knot-like cushion, and where exactly the inspiration came from she has often wondered about herself:
”I made knots as a girl scout and I learned to stich in first grade like every one else here in Iceland, it was mandatory, a part of our culture.” she explains, “and yes, I was very good at doing knots.”
The Knot XL Pouf brings something else: a new seating typology that adapt to everyone, and a perfect possibility to sit at the same levels as the very small kids. Lean on it, sit on it, relax on it, and let Knot XL break hierarchies when engaging in conversation. Let it replace or complement any sofa or lounge chair, a laid-back furniture piece or a conversation starter, at home, in a vibrant office, or in any informal public space. And when not in use, let it stand out as a sculpture. You can even use it for yoga, one of Ragnheiður's favourite personal uses.
”You don’t really know what it is when first look at it, it offers an opportunity to use your imagination! It is part influenced by pop art, by pop-ups, looking like a sculpture, but a sculpture with function. That is what design should be: playful, comfortable, well built, and something that makes you smile.” – Ragnheiður Ösp Sigurðardóttir’s
Materials: 30% Wool, 70% acrylic; Filling: 100% polyester
Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 15 cm
