'Cabriolet Bed' Design by Joe Colombo

The so called ‘living machines’ were the fruit of colombo‘s research for the new living habitat and his early interest in the concept of non-furniture.
Both synthesize day-time and night-time environments -a single space of numerous functions:the awning-like yellow hood of the bed can be closed completely - just like the cover of a convertable car.It conceals the entire resting area to give the user a very private atmosphere.The ‘cabriolet bed’ contained a control panel to operatea fan, cigarette lighter, radio and phone.the backside provides a mirrow.The kitchen storage unit ‘rotoliving’ is the second part of

the two coordinated ‘machines for living’ which of bothcolombo used for his private home.

they were produced in limited numbers.

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