Wanted: The Most Minimal Chair in the World

Vitra unveils a strange new invention, comprised simply of a nylon strap.

The German furniture-firm Vitra is usually known for high-end stuff you'd pass down through the generations. But they've gone into a completely different--and strange--direction with Chairless, a "seating device for the modern nomad." Designed by Alejandro Aravena, it's simply a strap that you put around your knees and back. So that you can lean back, with maximum discomfort. Apparently, Aravena was inspired by a...