Bad Posture Chairs
Bad Posture Chairs is a collection of chairs designed to accommodate postures considered “incorrect” and non-conforming.
The project comes from the observation that design has historically normalised a single way of sitting, turning any deviation into an error. Many people, particularly neurodivergent individuals, adopt spontaneous postures that traditional seating does not support, often resulting in restriction and discomfort.
Each element of the collection originates from research into alternative postures and proposes a structure capable of accommodating them rather than correcting them. Instead of imposing an ideal posture, these chairs adapt to real and recurring gestures: sitting cross-legged, curling up, leaning to one side, folding one leg in front of the body, or constantly shifting position, become actions anticipated by the design, not deviations to be tolerated. The collection questions the relationship between body and object, reversing the logic according to which the user is expected to conform to the design: here, it is the furniture that adapts to the person.
Inspired by the photographs of Bruno Munari dedicated to the exploration of comfort in an uncomfortable armchair, the series combines critical reflection and a playful dimension, inviting a reconsideration of the concept of comfort and encouraging diversity as a starting point in the design process.
Exhibitions:
Bad Posture Chairs
Milan Design Week 26
Superplayground
Superstudio Village
2026​​​​​​​
Construction with the help of Valter Cagna and Tommaso Braceschi
Photography Federica Borgato
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