
Virtual Love (series)
MDF, vinyl coating, pearlescant lacquer, acrylic, upholstered cushions. / 2022Virtual Love is a series of loveseats that approach the ideas of intimacy and technology through their visual language and function. Pictured are all three seats, together.

- About
I am a furniture design student at Appalachian State University, graduating in May of 2023. I aim to create pieces that are both playful and have a high attention to craft. I look forward to continuing my exploration of design and fabrication!
- Region
- Boone, NC
- Website
- www.elainemansure.com
- Media
- Https://www.instagram.com/elaine.mansure.designs/
- Professional Status
- Student
Portfolio

Virtual Love (2)
MDF, vinyl coating, pearlescant lacquer, acrylic, upholstered cushions. / 2022A second loveseat that encourages the users to sit close to one another and share a drink surface.

Georgie (3)
Alder brass, aluminum print / 2022 24" × 11" × 9"The base of the drawers feature a custom pattern inspired by the works of Regency painter William Kilburn.

Virtual Love (series)
MDF, vinyl coating, pearlescant lacquer, acrylic, upholstered cushions. / 2022Virtual Love is a series of loveseats that approach the ideas of intimacy and technology through their visual language and function. Pictured are all three seats, together.

Floret
Maple, resin, acrylic. / 2021 8" × 6" × 6"Floret is a lighting piece intended for children. It features “petals” that can open and close, varying the amount and color of light emitted.

Virtual Love (3)
MDF, vinyl coating, pearlescant lacquer, acrylic, upholstered cushions. / 2022A third loveseat, also encouraging users to share a drink surface while sitting together.

Georgie (2)
Alder, brass, aluminum print. / 2022` 24" × 11" × 9"Georgie is intended to hold one’s personal self-care items. It features three drawers, spaces for holding books, and a mirror that removes to reveal a “hidden” compartment.

Georgie (1)
Alder, brass, aluminum print. / 2022 24" × 11" × 9"Georgie is a wall-mounted cabinet inspired by apothecary cabinets of the English Regency.

Virtual Love (1)
MDF, vinyl coating, pearlescant lacquer, acrylic, upholstered cushions. / 2022One loveseat that mimics a traditional “kissing chair” with a technological visual language.