Hyppo, when the sofa bed is inspired by a hippo

Home furnishings with a name of the animal is full of design history. I will not try here to make you a list, to which I refer you to Animal House, An old (and beautiful) publication of the Triennale, which collects all the classics of Italian design with the name of, or inspired by, animals.

Rather, today I speak of one of the newcomers in the ranks of this large vein: Hyppo is called, was designed by the young designer Anders Backe and is inspired, as is clear, the softness and the immensity of its hippos. Available as an armchair or sofa, opens by simply pulling a strap opening.

Sure let’s say, nostalgia for some “pet” of the past, perhaps more tame and polished, is all. Just to mention a name from the pile, no one tells you Amphibian, A great example of a sofa 70s, who recently turned off its forty candles?