Human furniture

Human furniture is a form of BDSM and fetishism where a person's body is used as a tray, foot stool, chair, table, cabinet or other piece of furniture. The practice is also known as forniphilia, a term coined by Jeff Gord, a British fetish artist and publisher.

History

The concept of human furniture can be traced back to the Roman and Greek eras, where slaves were often used as physical supports for their masters. However, the modern interpretation of human furniture as a sexual fetish is largely attributed to the BDSM community.

Practice

In the practice of human furniture, the person being used as furniture (the furniture) is often required to hold positions for extended periods of time, which can lead to physical discomfort or pain. This aspect of the practice is often part of the appeal for those involved, as it involves elements of domination and submission, bondage, discipline, and sadomasochism.

The furniture may be naked or dressed in fetish wear such as latex or leather. They may also be bound or restrained using rope bondage, handcuffs, or other forms of bondage equipment.

In popular culture

Human furniture has been depicted in various forms of media, including films, television shows, and works of art. For example, the 1974 film The Night Porter features a scene in which a woman is used as a human table.

See also

• Objectification
• Sexual fetishism
• BDSM
• Fetish fashion