Bored Eye Design’s latest innovation, the Bun Bun Chair, transforms the simple act of rolling dough into a warm, sculptural seat. Conceived by designer Liam de la Bedoyere and recently featured on Yanko Design and Trend Hunter, this concept chair takes its cues from the swirling spirals of kanelbullar – Swedish cinnamon buns – and translates them into an enveloping piece of furniture.
Taking inspiration from kneading and twisting dough, the designer crafted a tubular form that loops and curves around the sitter. The result is a cozy, sculptural seat with no visible legs or separate backrest – just a continuous, doughy swirl reminiscent of a playful sculpture one might find in a museum or a children’s playground.
Visually, the chair is reminiscent of a cheese curl or pretzel, yet the vibrant orange upholstery seen in Toxel’s images also lends the design a modern pop of color. The plush curves evoke both visual charm and ergonomic comfort. Its generous form suggests lounging or napping rather than working – a seat designed for rest, wrapped in softness and whimsy.
Beyond its playful exterior, the Bun Bun Chair reflects broader trends in furniture design. It embraces biomimicry, pulling forms from natural shapes – here, the warmth of baked goods – to create seating that is both engaging and ergonomically supportive. This design approach aligns with growing interest in comfort-driven and playful aesthetics within home décor.
Liam de la Bedoyere’s work often explores tubular-style forms: previous pieces include the Noodle Chair, Loop Chair, and a Bun Bun sofa extension. All reflect a sustained curiosity about how sculptural shapes can connect with human comfort. Bored Eye Design’s studio portfolio features other imaginative products – like Twist Speaker and Helix Lamp – showing that this pastry-inspired chair belongs to a wider family of inventive, story-rich designs.
Although the exact materials remain undisclosed, descriptions liken the chair to a plush bean bag with upholstery applied directly on its spiral form. The seamless cylinder design points to techniques like foam-wrapping or soft molding to preserve the integrity of shape.
The Bun Bun Chair serves as a reminder that inspiration needn’t come from traditional realms. An everyday kitchen task – kneading pastry dough – can spark ergonomic innovation. By turning culinary imagination into functional art, it invites us to linger, reflect, and perhaps smile at the delight of sitting in something born from dough.
In sum, Bored Eye Design’s Bun Bun Chair is more than an object – it’s an emotive experience, rooted in everyday creativity. It challenges us to pay attention to mundane gestures – like twisting dough – for they may hide the seeds of great design.
