Chairless is an adjustable sitting strap designed to be wrapped around the back and knees in order to relieve tension and stabilize the body.
It is thus a perfect solution for times when chairs are in short supply: at the park, beach or anywhere else outdoors.
Chairless Design Trial Video
Inspired by a strap commonly used by the Ayoreo Indians, Chairless was designed by Alejandro Aravena for German furniture firm Vitra.
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jbkilluh
for people too lazy to sit indian style on their own
lame..
Apr 20th, 2010
Grant
I don’t see why anyone would ever need or want this.
Apr 20th, 2010
Andre Mestre
Useless, i can just grab my belt and do that.
Or i can just bend my legs a little further and voala!
Apr 20th, 2010
tim
I dont think it’s lame. If it wasnt for this belt, you would have to lock your arms around knees. Now arms are free, and you can do whatever you want with them. )))
Apr 20th, 2010
unDave™
This is…… just a belt….. isn’t it? Creatively used, yes, but device?
-by unDave™
Apr 20th, 2010
unDave™
@tim
It is LAME that you can’t do so by your own, srsly…
-by unDave™
Apr 20th, 2010
Pete
Impressive. Most impressive.
Looks like it might slide up your knee, but better than the usual switching between leaning back with your hands on the grass and leaning forward with feet under your butt. Good for long-term seating (a la DC fireworks on 4th of July)
For the rest of you kids who see no use for something like this: get off my lawn! :)
Apr 20th, 2010
john j
you have got to be kidding me
Apr 21st, 2010
takpar
if they are lazy so how they accepted the trouble of belting.
if they are not lazy why they use it?
Apr 21st, 2010
Rindane
Creative consept but i wonder if it works
Apr 21st, 2010
Tyron Bache
Simple and effective – I like!
Apr 21st, 2010
Fred
So it’s like a large belt… but for your legs… k…
Apr 21st, 2010
Daniel
If this is “art” I’d likle to say “wow, thank’s to the drugs” but wait, I don’t get the mind on that dumb PR of selling old stuff as a new “furniture” …
Apr 21st, 2010
Deep & Beat
The Indians of the Ayoreo tribe in northern Paraguay make use of a seat strap which they tighten around their legs and back. This is where the development of Chairless started.
Subjugated during the 19th and 20th century, the Indians of the Gran Chaco of northern Paraguay have meanwhile managed to secure a legal claim to their culture and traditional way of life, and are currently in a dispute with the government over land rights.
Vitra uses part of the proceeds from Chairless sales to support the «Foundation for Paraguayan Indian Communities», an organisation dedicated to securing land as a livelihood for the indigenous population of Paraguay.
http://www.vitra.com/chairless/#/ayero
Apr 21st, 2010
David
Actually, a similar product although perhaps more refined has been on the market for more than twenty years–called the NadaChair. http://www.nadachair.com
It’s always interesting to see folks who wind up trying to reinvent the wheel.
Apr 21st, 2010
Caitlin
this makes sense if you’re stoned
Apr 21st, 2010
Frank
This ‘chair’ could possibly cause back problems because of a continues pressure on just a small area of your spine.
Apr 21st, 2010
bird
none of those people look that comfortable
Apr 21st, 2010
Kirvi Inci
Don’t they have something similar for use in Yoga?
Apr 21st, 2010
Toasty O's
Ha!
They look just like gait belts, for lifting assistance in nursing homes and the like. It is also the equivalent of what girls did when they pulled their sweaters down over their knees. Very 80’s.
Now everyone can look like an 80’s style prepubescent girl who works in a nursing home.
Apr 21st, 2010
Den
Chairless? I’d say USEless!
Apr 21st, 2010
jennifer
i would buy this for long term sitting …
Apr 21st, 2010
daniel
ahahahah this is so absolutely WRONG!!! ahahahah is this for lazy americans?
:D
Apr 21st, 2010
Mask
Looks more comforable than just sitting on the ground, but you do look like a retard who somehow broke his belt and is now stuck and needs assistance.
Apr 21st, 2010
josh
It seems to be made for lazy Germans, or anyone who enjoys sitting where there is no chair available. I like the idea, even if it simple and basic.
Apr 21st, 2010
Simplicity??
Lazy Americans? The guy who designed it is European. Prejudge much?
Apr 21st, 2010
Reilly
It’s called a wall or a tree.
Apr 21st, 2010
GustaveCo
The worst idea that’s come through Toxel for a loooong time.
Truly awful.
Apr 21st, 2010
lmk
I think you are missing the point. If you need to sit for a prolonged period of time on the ground with no seat your back will inevitably get tired. This uses tension to hold you in place without falling over or getting tired. And if your belt is that large… you probably can not fit into this device anyway.
Apr 21st, 2010
adkarta
i cant stop laughing.
it’s nice use of belt..
Apr 22nd, 2010
Dan
look at that douchebag in the last pic. That’s what you’ll look like if you wear one of these. Have fun.
Apr 22nd, 2010
kevin
ahahah laughing a lot too
Apr 22nd, 2010
JGarrido
This would only catch on if they were a bit more stylish and useful – maybe make it a sash and add some pockets for wallets and phones, or something.
Apr 22nd, 2010
parmy
for al of those that said it was lame isn’t design about making life that little bit easier through simple and clever design.?
do you all think thinks like a apple corer or shoe horn is a lame design even thought they have been around and been successful for years just because you can do both thinks without them?
i like it and think it simple and effective.
good work.
Apr 22nd, 2010
Lynchster
I think it’s a good idea. No it’s not the most creative, but this person took an ordinary problem and made a solution/design. And it was profitable. To quote parmy “isn’t design about making life that little bit easier through simple and clever design.?”
Couldn’t be said any better. If people think “Wow, this is a lame idea.”–Then how come you didn’t think of it and make a profit?
Apr 22nd, 2010
Vie
I would want to have one!!!
Apr 25th, 2010
amirsina
it’s not a new invention , ancient iranians used it when they wanted to seat for a long time , it helped them not to be tired !
Apr 26th, 2010
Kalakawa
This has been used in Pakistan for ages past.
Apr 27th, 2010
slinger
Looking at the people in these pictures gives me a perverse urge to tip them over.
Apr 27th, 2010
Joe smooth
Looks awesome to me. I assume all the haters don’t have back/knee problems.
Jun 8th, 2010
joe
that not a sit, that killing people…
Jul 30th, 2010
Saad
Hi everyone i think the ( Portable Seating Device )
is very old , my grandfather ( God bless him ) used to do that when i was 7/8 years old
Aug 15th, 2010
Mysterious guy XD
WTF, you invented the giant elastic band, well done congrats to you, you win 5 points.
how long before the band snaps and dismembers you?
Feb 4th, 2011
Elphi
It looks very silly at first glance, and in a way, it really is! However, I definitely understand how helpful this can be. Try sitting like that for hours and you’ll wish you had one. I wouldn’t carry it around with me all the time, but it’s useful for things like watching fireworks or outdoor movies. I like the idea, but I don’t think it’s the most practical and I probably wouldn’t buy one.
Apr 13th, 2011
Leia
Wouldn’t your but fall a sleep?
Jun 4th, 2011
Kiwi
My frugal sister bought one and loves it. If you don’t understand the need, you are just too young to understand pain. It is allowing us 60+ crowd to sit comfortably for long periods on the floor to play with our grandchildren etc… You young people have no clue.
Aug 13th, 2011