Bear Chair by down.ie.va from uk
designer's own words:
Action. The cuddly armchair is designed to wrap its armrests around the sitting person, gently rocking and warming the body. Touching is the main sense involved but its action stems much deeper and creates a bouquet of sensations, both corporal and soulful. A warm bear hug will relax the stressed, comfort the lonely, drowse the sleepless, warm the shivering or cheer up the upset.
Features. The legs of the armchair incorporate stiff springs that allow small amplitude of vertical and horizontal oscillations and combination of those, creating a pleasant rocking effect. Once the pressure is applied, hydraulic fluid is pushed into the armrests engaging them in their raised position. Spring oscillations change the pressure in the hydraulic fluid and the resulting strength of the embrace. The cushions and the armrests have heated inserts.
Empty chair
Chair armrests engaged
Granny on a Bear Chair