I've just came across this site karimrashid and really like the pictured chair which create a modular seating system as well as a free standing chair with a foot stool / pouf.
From the bio:
Karim Rashid is one of the most prolific designers of his generation. Over 3000 designs in production, over 300 awards and working in over 35 countries attest to Karim's legend of design.Full Bio here: http://www.karimrashid.com/biography_fr.html
If you like design and design ideas its well worth checking the site.