Calypso

Calypso hybridizes a Love Seat with a traditional Chaise Longue. It is designed to provide it’s user with cocoon like personal space within the home and to inspire conversation and intimacy between couples. Calypso offers five ergonomically correct relaxed seating positions that radiate around its form – the ultimate in true comfort and luxury. The […]

BY jesse

November 21st, 2008

Calypso hybridizes a Love Seat with a traditional Chaise Longue.

It is designed to provide it’s user with cocoon like personal space within the home and to inspire conversation and intimacy between couples.

Calypso offers five ergonomically correct relaxed seating positions that radiate around its form – the ultimate in true comfort and luxury.

The Calypso has been developed after prototype with assistance from The Australian Council of the Arts, Maker to Manufacture to Market Grant and in collaboration with Jon Goulder and Living Edge.

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