Suspending bed and sleek sofas at Milan design fair

By Marie-Louise Gumuchian

MILAN (Reuters Life!) - A clock made out of a pan, a bed that suspends from the air and sleek sofas -- Milan's furniture fair has something for everyone wanting to add a creative streak in their home.

From the green-themed to the glitzy, established brands and students trying to make a name for themselves from around the world showcased their home lines at this year's display, some letting their imagination run wild.

Among the student designers, creative duo 1+1 Studio raised their suspended bed up to the ceiling to create space for a living room, while another designer made a seat out of straws.

Fethi Atakol displayed his collection created from old unwanted objects such as stools made out of tyres, a clock made out of a pan and a candle holder made out of a hay fork.

"It is about giving the object potential," Atakol said. "The design is delicate so that you can see what there was before."

Another designer showed how her "Environmental Bling Chair", with changeable pillows, could be switched into a stool.

Among the established brands, sleek glossy tables, majestic chandeliers and stylish beds and sofas attracted viewers at the fair, which ended this week.

Plastic chair maker Kartell showcased the "Mr Impossible" chair by French designer Philippe Starck. The chair has a curved, shell-like colored seat with transparent plastic legs, making it to look like it is suspended from the air.