This stylish piece of furniture is actually filled with dozens of newspapers to support the weight of anyone willing to sit on it.

Although the chair itself looks very uncomfortable, it seems to have a ton of uses such as replacing steel/wood public benches.

Even better, they should leave a little room where people can stick their newspaper after they are done reading it.

Dozens of rolled up newspapers found their way back to functionality in the cleverly designed Newspaper Chair by Kimberly Kulka, a student at California College of the Arts. We love the smart thought process behind this chair – store your magazines and newspapers underneath the form for added structural stability and cushioning (and storage space of course). This is one of the most inspired takes on the magazine rack idea that we’ve seen in awhile.

Addressing the topic of sustainable design for mass production at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair this past week, students from CCA presented explored new forms for recycled design. With the newspaper chair, a geometric form gives the chair structure, while rolled up literature provides extra support, cushioning and soul, plus a little extra storage space.

via inhabitat