Hay Bale Sofa System
Every year growing up we would have a big family reunion at my great grandma’s farm in Kentucky. It’s about as classic a farm as one can have: horses, a tractor, a red barn, a chicken coop, and a hayloft. My cousins and I would spend all day exploring the barn filled with rusty old tools and equipment, but our favorite part of the barn was the loft. We’d climb up the 10ft ladder and run around on the elevated platform. We’d move around the bales, building structures to create our secret hideout, only to get called in for supper as the sun set.
Thinking back on this nostalgic memory sparked an idea. I loved the way we used hay bales as building blocks. Hay bales are used as impromptu seating at fall festivals and of course on hay rides. The mundane hay bale is iconic and modular. I felt compelled to explore how a sofa system could look inspired by this idea.
The Hay Bale Sofa System uses straps to hold cushions in a variety of configurations. The tension of the straps and quilted cushions mimic the pillowing shape of hay bound in twine. The simplicity of the single cushion allows anyone to expand or reconfigure the seating. Two single chairs can become an armchair. Two armchairs can become a sofa and ottoman. The tan leather ties back to the golden hay bales, but can work in various materials and finishes to fit any space.
A 24 hour open edition of this design is available to mint for $10.
This design is available to be licensed and manufactured.
