Crafted in 2008 by designer Vladi Rapaport, this combination is an artful skull furniture somewhere between sculptural art and functioning furniture. The Skull Chair and the Ottoman Brain are inspired by the 16th and 17th-century Vanitas still life, to poke fun at the seriousness of life.
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Symbols of morbidity are reinvented in modern design. The skull chair and the ottoman brain are to be placed in a living room, they present the life’s biggest irony to the user so they can enjoy every moment.
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The Skull chair is made of fiber reinforced plastic with a wood veneer coated version also available. Both are elegant and thought-provoking in their raw simplicity of depiction.
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Courtesy of © Vladi Rapaport
The Ottoman Brain is available as an addition to the Skull chair to make sitting on it more comfortable. Made of polyurethane foam and leather, it’s multiple soft folds and neutral finishes are a perfect contrast to the chair sharp curves and strong finishes.
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A contrast of abstraction is also achieved by the treatment of shapes. The materials are luxurious and the concept scandalous thus, making the pieces a sure talking point of any decor.
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Project info :
Project : Skull Chair
Designer : Vladi Rapaport
Anastasia Andreieva is an accomplished Architectural Projects Editor at Arch2O, bringing a unique blend of linguistic expertise and design enthusiasm to the team. Born and raised in Ukraine, she holds a Master’s degree in Languages from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Her deep passion for architecture and visual storytelling led her to transition from translation and editorial roles into the world of design media. With a keen eye for conceptual clarity and narrative structure, Anastasia curates and presents global architectural projects with precision and flair. She is particularly drawn to parametric and digital design, cultural context, and emerging voices in architecture. When I’m not analyzing the latest architectural trends, you’ll probably find me searching for hidden gems in cityscapes or appreciating the beauty of well-crafted spaces. After all, great design—like great connections—can be found in the most unexpected places. Speaking of connections, because architecture isn’t the only thing that brings people together.