US Patent 9635945 Configurable lounge furnishing

A furnishing includes a seat and a base that supports the seat. The furnishing further includes a geometrically shaped backrest that is pivotal relative to the seat and has at least a front, a back, a bottom, a right side and a left side that is substantially parallel with the right side. The furnishing further includes at least one hinge including a first hinge body attached to and protruding from the seat and a second hinge body attached to and protruding from the backrest. The first hinge body is coupled to the second hinge body at a pivot point. The pivot point is spaced apart from the seat and spaced apart from the backrest.