Hi-tech sofas: high technology at home (21 photos)

Appearing at the turn of the millennium, in the late 70s of the 20th century, high-tech rapidly gained popularity. Its name comes from the English words high and technology, which means "high technology." What should be a sofa and other upholstered furniture to belong to this style? Let's take a closer look.

What does hi-tech look like?

High-tech is a complete denial of traditions, reverence for the achievements of all furniture art of any styles and trends. You will not confuse it with anything else, only with minimalism the edge is unsteady and vague.

Sterile interiors are a cross between a spacecraft hull and a science lab. High-tech is recognized by several style markers:

• simple, strict, straight or smooth lines;
• metal, synthetics, glass;
• glossy or chrome parts that enhance the backlight;
• lack of pretentiousness, bulkyness, heaviness, any decor;
• discreet color in one tone (black, white, silver, steel).

Very limited and only in its original unprocessed form is a tree allowed. A bright color is welcomed, but also metered, in the form of single spots, animating a monochrome background. Most often, the center of gravity in the living room, in the loft or in the interior of the studio is a sofa or armchairs.

Sofas, but not only

A common hi-tech style piece of furniture is plainness, transformable head restraints, retractable elements, geometric shapes, metallic or chrome hardware, and durability.

High-tech sofas embody three "E" of this style: ergonomics, extravagance, aesthetics. Traditionally solid, in this version they are compact, light, externally elegant. Most of them have unusual, previously unseen shapes and futuristic design. Such sofas, like armchairs, cannot be called cozy, but they are very comfortable thanks to the ergonomic shape of the seats and orthopedic mattresses.

For plain upholstery, gray, white, black, metallic, beige, red colors are most often used. High-tech material - genuine or artificial leather, rough fabrics, sometimes stitched with metallic thread, with fluorescent finish. They are durable, hypoallergenic, do not fade in the sun, do not require special care.

Mandatory metal inserts on the sides or other places of the sofa, the chrome visible part of the frame and the same legs.

By configuration, sofas are straight, angular, in the form of the letters "G" and "P". Thirsty for novelties choose a circle or a semicircle. Solid models are usually modular: their sections can be swapped or moved.

Ambition is not limited to the appearance - the main thing is hiding a super-functional filling. High-tech sofas can be not only a “chair” or “bed”, but can be laid out half or in a couch. For sybarites that do not bother with unnecessary gestures, innovations with a set of options are applied:

• built-in massager, music center, LED backlight;
• remote control (including from the "smart home" system and for folding the sofa itself);
• bar;
• compartment for remotes, newspapers, other trifles;
• extendable table.

In small interiors, corner sofas are a smart solution. If they are too big, a transformer or built-in is selected. Retractable models are built into the wall, cabinet, table.

According to the designers, the interior is perfect purple sofa with chrome legs.Decor from several identical in size square pillows in the color of the upholstery is allowed.

Projects have been developed where high-tech sofas are part of other pieces of furniture: walls or floors, with cunning mechanisms or an electric drive that transform them beyond recognition.

Armchairs for any request

High-tech chair is almost always not distinguished by external simplicity. Unusual design and materials make it look like something unimaginable. As a rule, it has a low landing, chrome legs and armrests, steel parts.

Here, electronics is a common thing, which allows you to automatically adjust the tilt of the back and armrests, turn on the seat heater or vibro massager.

Creative collaboration of designers with designers gave rise to extravagant modifications of the high-tech chair. Here are just a few of them:

• Lounger. It will be appropriate to place it opposite the TV.
• With a detachable ottoman, on which you can sit or put legs on it.
• Rocking chair. Even a concept model was invented, capable of generating electricity for a lamp that was adapted right away due to movement (i.e. swing).
• Sonic Chair. Stylish design for music lovers. The speakers inside are arranged according to all the rules, so the music sounds as clean as possible.
• Dinner table. When folded, a white, cosmic-looking capsule. When opened, it turns into a table with chairs and lighting.
• Library. Books are located under the seat and behind the back of the chair.

High furniture technology is in demand in offices. Faux or genuine leather, chrome armrests, polished aluminum are complemented by technical amenities. Even in the simplest version, the height, the angle of the backrest, the position of the armrests are adjustable.

High tech dreams

In any bedroom, the main subject is a bed. In high-tech, the entire situation can consist only of it and a pair of nightstands. But each item is multifunctional: a geometrically clear bed changes shape, the headboard is adjustable in height, and cabinets can merge with it.

It is built into the wall so that it can be easily extended or folded if necessary. Instead of decor - an unusual design (for example, a bed on runners) and a leather or glossy lacquer finish.

A bed in a high-tech version can be simple in form, on “frivolous” legs or original in design, execution, complex and technological. The most popular modifications are several:

• Laconicism. Budget option with a geometrically straight base and the same type of small headboard on low legs.
• Fly or Soar. The legs in the form of metal rods are distinguishable only upon careful examination, so it seems that the bed does not touch the floor. The effect is enhanced by a perimeter LED strip.
• Monolith. The absence of legs turns it into a podium for sleeping accessories.
• Shell. The base is in the form of a canopy, it is also the headboard-canopy. Manufacturability is added by lamps under it.
• A circle. Placed on a small base, it will delight its futuristic connoisseurs and connoisseurs.
• With a canopy on metal racks. Model for romantic natures.
• Smooth headboard. An expensive option with a headboard imperceptibly passing into the base. Real futur.

The bed can be part of a modular system with bedside tables or other items located next to or above the head of the headboard.

High-tech furniture is chosen by young pragmatists - residents of megacities who know what they want from life. She for all who live in an accelerated rhythm, appreciates the convenience and functionality of "all in one."