Golem's Amoreba modular furniture system transforms spaces with upholstered balls

Paris-based architecture and design studio Golem has developed the Amoreba modular furniture system, composed of hundreds of upholstered balls that can be configured into organic forms. Each palm-sized element is filled with a blend of fibers for a bouncy texture, referencing the microscopic bumps of a mushroom colony. Founder Ariel André aimed to recreate forms from the perspective of tiny creatures, seeking to enrich life experiences through unconventional solutions. Custom-designed software models three-dimensional surfaces for diverse configurations, allowing the system to cover geometric or curved forms. The product debuted as an armchair at the 2024 Collectible design fair in New York and was implemented in Brussels for curator Diana Campbell's home, transforming a bedroom into a conversation pit with deep-red upholstery complementing mid-century interiors by Jules Wabbes. Entirely produced in France with locally sourced materials, Amoreba emphasizes sustainability through disassembly and recycling. André founded Golem in 2021 to explore playful, transformative approaches, with prior projects including a pink interior for Paris gallery Superzoom and a melting ice cube necklace.