A bigger bang than the muffin-like cupcake craze – that had us reeling with sugar-buzzed excitement or absolute confusion over the phenomenon – is the Muffin Pouffe by Italian designer Matteo Bianchi that hit the scene at TENT London 2011 at the end of September.

Muffin Pouffe. Designed by Matteo Bianchi.

Sweet and Solid, the Muffin Pouffe by Matteo Bianchi Looks like a Muffin or Cupcake

His first ever piece in a premiere collection, Matteo Bianchi seems to already know a thing or two about the industry for which he designs. The puffed up stump of a darling stool comes in Standard and Storage styles, making this sweet treat ideal for those wanting a hiding place or a simple seat. It’s leather or fabric muffin top upholstery comes in twelve colors, with the buttons in your choice of matching or contrasting shade also. The base itself is handcrafted using solid wood and can be done in oak, walnut, or maple.

What they’re saying “fuses a London ‘edge’ with traditional Italian flavor” (probably meaning the Italian knack for sweet treats as well as high fashion product design), the cupcake-like Muffin Pouffe is great for a bedroom, living area, or used as a decorative piece in tandem with an elegant floor lamp or chaise longue to spice things up. Making its debut from the 22nd to the 25th of September, the Muffin Pouffe at the Old Truman Brewery in London is truly a one-of-a-kind piece.

The angular pleats of the handcrafted wood base along with the plush leather feel of the Muffin Pouffe’s top creates an all-around eye-catching dainty piece of indulgence for any interior space.

About the Designer: Matteo Bianchi is the Director and Founder of Daruma Design Ltd. His eye for creating vibrant interior spaces comes together with his newfound product design skillset to create a well-rounded portfolio. Living in East London but hailing from Venice, Italy originally, Matteo Bianchi describes his own style as “experimental and eclectic” that uses London and Italian influences.