Modular chair

Active Publication Date: 2013-06-13
CARTER III LEONARD CLYDE
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[0014]To this end, embodiments of the present invention provide modular furniture with components that are easily interchangeable with replacement components to change the appearance of one or more component parts of t

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Styles change over time, however, and having the latest style furniture often means replacing the furniture as a whole.
The purchase of quality upholstered furniture is an expensive endeavor for most consumers and is thus an investment most consumers will retain until the furniture wears out.
Slip covers are a very popular alternative to replacing furniture and can often result in updating or changing the overall look of the furniture.
One-size-fits-most type slip covers cannot meet the needs of all consumers and accommodate the variety of furniture that is available.
Additionally, even though slip covers are available as one-size-fits-most, slip covers will not provide a precise fit for every type of furniture and usually result in a compromise of one's aesthetic taste in that the overall look of the furniture is changed in a less than desirable manner.
Slip covers also tend to give a more casual appearance to furniture, which may not be desired by consumers of more contemporary styles.
Custom slip covers or re-upholstering of the furniture are alternatives, but may cost as much as replacing the furniture in some cases and so may not be a viable option.
Re-upholstering the furniture may allow for specific components of the furniture to be replaced but the task requires skill and most consumers cannot do the replacing easily or conveniently.
One disadvantage of renting is that the overall cost of renting furniture is in most cases higher than making an investment in buying furniture.
Another disadvantage is that if the consumer damages the furniture, it will cost the consumer extra to have it repaired

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[0025]Reference will now be made in detail to various exemplary embodiments of the invention. The following detailed description is presented for the purpose of describing certain embodiments in detail and is, thus, not to be considered as limiting the invention to the embodiments described. Rather, the true scope of the invention is defined by the claims.

[0026]Although in this specification an example is provided which explains details of the invention in the context of a 1-cushion or single seat chair, other embodiments are also possible such as a 2-cushion loveseat, or a 3-cushion or 4-seat sofa.

[0027]Embodiments of the present invention provide furniture of a modular design. Objects of the present invention provide modular furniture that comprises an upholstered portion, such as a fabric seat(s) or back, with a glass block portion, such as arms. Preferred is such furniture that comprises LED lighting to illuminate the glass block.

[0028]Referring now to FIG. 1, a partially upholster

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The present invention relates to modular furniture. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to upholstered furniture, including chairs, sofas, loveseats, and beds that are operably configured for removing and/or replacing one or more component of the furniture, such as arm rests, support legs, backs and sides. Preferred embodiments include an upholstered chair comprising: a base having a seat fixedly connected with a backrest; and a plurality of glass block sides removeably connected with the base. The modular furniture systems of the invention can be used by consumers to replace selected components of the furniture with updated components for a new look.

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Owner CARTER III LEONARD CLYDE
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