End Clutter: A Chair for Your Half-Worn Clothes
▼ Summary
– The Laundry Chair is a new product by inventor Simone Giertz, designed as a chair with a built-in rotating rail for storing clothes that are too clean to wash but too dirty to put away.
– It features a hardwood frame, corduroy upholstery, and a swiveling rail on a Lazy Susan mechanism, allowing laundry to be hung without covering the seat.
– The product is available for pre-order via Kickstarter at $1100, with early-bird discounts and an estimated delivery date of November 2026.
– The design helps clothes breathe to reduce moisture and odors, addressing the common problem of “half-dirty” clothing piles while keeping the chair functional.
– The inventor’s philosophy is that many clothes don’t need frequent washing, and the chair provides a dedicated, aesthetically pleasing alternative to unsightly piles or racks.
For anyone who has ever faced the dilemma of where to place clothing that isn’t quite clean enough for the closet but not dirty enough for the hamper, a new piece of furniture offers a surprisingly elegant solution. The Laundry Chair, created by popular inventor Simone Giertz, tackles the universal problem of the “half-worn” clothes pile by integrating storage directly into a functional seat. Now available for pre-order through a Kickstarter campaign, this chair is designed to hold those in-between garments while still remaining usable, merging practicality with a touch of whimsical design.
Priced at $1,100, the chair features a unique rotating rail mounted on a smooth ball-bearing mechanism, similar to a Lazy Susan. This allows users to drape clothes over the rail, which can then be swiveled to partially tuck the laundry behind the chair’s backrest. The design keeps the armrests and seating pad clear, so the chair never becomes a sacrificial dumping ground. Constructed with a solid hardwood frame and upholstered in green cotton corduroy, it is built as a proper piece of furniture, with additional color options planned for the future. Early supporters on Kickstarter can secure discounts of up to $200, with an estimated delivery window of November 2026.
The concept originated from a personal frustration. Giertz, known for her humorous and inventive YouTube projects, built the initial prototype in 2024. “I made the Laundry Chair because I was tired of staring at my pile of half-dirty clothes,” she explained. The positive response led her to develop it into a commercial product under her Yetch brand. The moving rail isn’t just for convenience; it serves a functional purpose by allowing air to circulate around the fabrics. This airflow helps reduce moisture, minimize wrinkles, and prevent odors, addressing the downsides of letting clothes languish in a crumpled heap on the floor or a traditional chair.
This innovative approach challenges the habit of over-washing, which can prematurely wear out garments. As the Kickstarter campaign notes, “It’s not really about doing more laundry. Washing clothes after every single wear actually breaks them down faster. Most pieces don’t need a full wash, they just need a bit of air.” The Laundry Chair provides that necessary airing space in a dedicated, organized manner. Giertz has a history of rethinking everyday objects, having also designed a transforming coffee table and space-saving foldable hangers for her Yetch store.
While the price point is significant, it reflects the cost of a custom-designed, solidly built furniture item. For many, the investment might be justified by the dual functionality and the potential to finally conquer domestic clutter. The campaign’s tagline sums up the appeal: “No piles. No unusable chairs. No pretending you’ll deal with it later.” It capitalizes on an existing, almost instinctual behavior, tossing clothes on a chair, and simply provides a better framework for it. Instead of fighting the habit, the Laundry Chair elegantly accommodates it, offering a storage solution that is both clever and genuinely useful.
(Source: The Verge)
