For those of us that just need a hug sometimes, we no longer have to rely on the kindness of friends or strangers. We can now throw money at our loneliness problem by purchasing the Free Hug Sofa.

Everyone needs a hug from time to time — there’s just nothing quite like the comfort that comes from having two supportive arms embrace you. And that’s what Japanese company UniCare is banking on with ...

There’s nothing like coming home and wrapping yourself in the arms of a loved one…or a bizarre-looking chair. Don't have anyone to hold? No worries. South Korean designer Lee Eun Kyoung created a ...

Nothing compares to the warm hug of a real person, but when there’s no one else around, this nifty little Japanese invention can do the job quite well. It’s called the ‘tranquility chair’ – its back ...

The design team thought it might be a good time to try out some crazy ideas. And here's the first one: the carbon hug chair. It's a twin-level chair built on a single curved sheet design, which ...

There’s nothing like coming home and wrapping yourself in the arms of a loved one…or a bizarre-looking chair. Don't have anyone to hold? No worries. South Korean designer Lee Eun Kyoung created a ...