The Laundry Chair: A Solution to the ‘Chairdrobe’ Dilemma

Do you have a shirt or a pair of pants that are not quite clean but also not quite stinky enough to put in the hamper yet? Many people find themselves tossing these items onto a designated chair, creating what’s become known as the “chairdrobe.” Inventor and YouTube star Simone Giertz sought to solve this common problem with the creation of the Laundry Chair – a chair designed to hold laundry and function as a seat simultaneously.

From Crappy Robots to Useful Inventions

Simone Giertz, known for her inventive and often quirky creations – including robots that perform simple tasks in unconventional ways – has shifted her focus towards more practical projects. Giertz gained prominence with her “shitty robots,” but has since moved on to designs like a screwdriver ring and a playfully maddening all-white puzzle with one missing piece .

How the Laundry Chair Works

The Laundry Chair appears to be a standard chair, but features rotatable semicircular armrests. A ball-bearing mechanism allows the rail to spin smoothly, functioning like a lazy Susan. When turned forward, the rail provides a place to hang clothes, similar to a clothesline or drying rack. Rotating the rail back hides the clothes behind the chair, freeing up the seat. The chair itself is constructed with a solid hardwood frame and corduroy cotton upholstery.

Kickstarter Success and Availability

Giertz initially created a prototype of the Laundry Chair over a year ago, sharing the process in a video. She launched a Kickstarter campaign in November 2025 , which was quickly funded. The starting price for the Laundry Chair is $1,100, with discounts available for early backers. Giertz stated the intention to produce the chair regardless of the Kickstarter’s success .

Addressing a Universal Problem

“It’s a little bit of a chore thorn in everybody’s side, an eyesore and something you have to deal with,” Giertz says. “I had it on my list of ideas for a long time—something that honored the chair’s job of holding clothes, acknowledged that, and actually tried to do the job properly.”