Backpacks. They evoke visions of hiking, mountain biking, trekking along a mountain pass. Rarely do they suggest sitting down (comfily). Eastpak, known primarily for backpacks is teaming up with avant-garde furniture maker Quinze & Milan for a collection of sofas…with pockets.

Of course such a creation is much greater than the sum of its constituent parts. We in the office can think of hundreds of uses for a pocketed sofa, and yes, they extend to beyond the remote control.
The special-edition, Built to Resi(s)t Collection was unveiled earlier this year at Milan’s furniture fair. Whilst they aren’t on sale yet, a love seat and ottoman will be first off the production line.
For more information, go to Eastpak’s website.