Nest design

Photo © Porky Hefer

Porky Hefer’s Nests are quirky, visually mesmerizing and comfortable. To create them, the designer takes inspiration from nature and works with local craftspeople.

Designer Porky Hefer's organic capsules are part of Grains of Paradise: Contemporary African Design in collaboration with Southern Guild, a group exhibition at a gallery specializing in contemporary design.

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Jonah asked God to rescue him from the belly of a whale probably because it wasn't very comfortable inside, but Jonah definitely wouldn't complain about sitting in the mouth of one of these hanging chairs. Designed by Porky Hefer from Cape Town, South Africa, his chairs resemble various creatures and were recently on display at Design Miami 2015. “Monstera Deliciosa” is the name of the project.

Narl Chair by Carl Durkow is a rocking chair that creates a relaxing environment for the occupant with its comfortable seating area.

Image 1 of 29 from gallery of ICD/ITKE Research Pavilion 2014-15 / ICD/ITKE University of Stuttgart. Photograph by Midjourney AI / Fabian Dejtiar

Porky Hefer is a South African artist and the mastermind behind some seriously unorthodox seating.

Overlooking the majestic plains of Laikipia in Kenya is the Nay Palad Bird Nest, a luxury accommodation that looks like a giant—you guessed it—bird’s nest. The two-story suite features a timber frame woven entirely from locally-sourced materials such as tree branches and farmed wood. Its viewing platform, though not ideal for laying eggs, is ideal for having breakfast and coffee while enjoying a breathtaking view of a nearby river and the animals that visit it.