Writhing, betentacled octopus armchair

Cory Doctorow 12:06 am Fri Jan 14, 2011

Maximo Riera's "Octopus Chair" is a tentacled triumph — just the thing from which to plot your reign over the aquatic realm.

The Octopus Chair. Ancient marine life sculpted by modernity.

(via Geisha Asobi)

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