My 14-month-old nephew has a deep and abiding affection for a chubby little volume you might be familiar with. It features a certain ravenous caterpillar and his transformative cocoon and after reading the book for the millionth time, I too find myself ready for a long nap in a cozy place.
No longer the stuff of dreams, the folks at Cocoon Tree have made such a slumber possible. Though they can’t guarantee that you’ll emerge from the experience a beautiful butterfly, their suspended spherical bed still looks like it could supply the perfect place for an afternoon siesta among the treetops.
Photographs via Cocoon Tree.
Above: The Cocoon tree is 3 meters in diameter and sleeps two adults comfortably.
Above: Designed for sleeping, a mattress spans the sphere and is covered in a custom duvet.
Above: Water-repellent fabric stretched over an aluminum frame keeps the cocoon dry, and mosquito screens fitted into the windows keep out pesky insects.
Above: Cocoon Tree prices start at around $8,000. Visit Cocoon Tree for an exact quote and installation details.
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