Some Coffee Bar Turns 1,300 SQM Into a Furniture-Themed Café

Ever walked into a coffee shop and felt like you’d accidentally stepped into an avant-garde furniture showroom? In Shanghai’s Daning district, Some Coffee Bar has done just that—offering not just coffee, but an immersive experience among hundreds of one-of-a-kind sofas, chairs, and lounge pieces. If you’ve ever wondered where coffee meets maximalist interior design, this is it.

Spanning 1,300 square meters over three floors, Some Coffee Bar houses hundreds of entirely different seats, from swing sofas and cut-in-half bathtubs to car hood armchairs and divided double beds—no two pieces alike. The creative vision comes from two inexperienced but imaginative young couples who built the space from scratch.

A 1,300 SQM Furniture Exhibition You Can Drink Coffee In

This isn’t your usual café. The entire three-floor, 1,300-square-meter venue features zero repeated furniture. No mass-produced chairs. No standard-issue lounges. Instead, there are swung-in-place hammock couches, halved bathtubs turned into seats, former car hoods repurposed as armchairs, and even twin beds cleaved in two to serve as dual sofas. There are also Southeast Asian-style tents with pointed roofs and walls clad in futuristic aluminum panels. The mismatched, constantly surprising seating is the heart of the concept.

The space was imagined and executed by two young couples with no prior experience in food or retail—just a strong sense of aesthetics and adventure. They designed every detail based on their personal vision of an ideal coffee environment. Their goal wasn’t replication or minimalism, but maximal expression through seating and decor.

More Than Just a Seat: The Drinks and Desserts Stand Out Too

While the furniture steals the show, the café’s drinks and desserts are far from afterthoughts. The two female owners control all aspects of the menu, resulting in visually striking offerings that also taste great. Highlights include an “angel candle” dessert that can actually be lit—then eaten—and a potent coffee martini made with freshly pulled espresso and Martini liquor, topped with thick foam. Don’t let the cappuccino-like aroma fool you: the alcohol content is high, making it better suited for experienced drinkers.

The owners confirmed that presentation matters as much as flavor. Every plate and drink is crafted to look striking enough for social media—but the taste is deliberately not compromised.

What the Owners Love Most About Their Own Creation

When asked about their favorite spot in the massive space, the owners singled out a green sofa by the second-floor window. “The afternoon sun hits it perfectly,” they said. “It’s not just about the comfort—it’s watching customers come in, enjoy their time, and leave with smiles. That’s the best part.”

The couple admitted they originally planned a small coffee shop, but “we had no fear because we had no experience.” That fearlessness led them to expand far beyond their initial idea, transforming a modest dream into a 1,300 SQM furniture-inspired wonderland.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big is Some Coffee Bar?

Some Coffee Bar spans three floors and a total of 1,300 square meters, making it far larger than a typical coffee shop.

Why does the café have so many different seats?

The space intentionally features hundreds of completely unique sofas, chairs, and lounges—no two are alike—to create a constantly surprising and furniture-showroom-like experience.

Who designed the interior of Some Coffee Bar?

The café was designed by two young couples with no background in hospitality or retail, who built the space based on their personal aesthetic ideas.

What kinds of furniture can you find inside?

You’ll find swing sofas, cut-in-half bathtubs used as seats, car hood chairs, divided double beds turned into sofas, Southeast Asian tents, and aluminum-paneled walls.

Are the drinks and desserts just for show?

No. Although visually striking, items like the “angel candle” dessert and coffee martini are also flavorful. The martini, however, is strongly alcoholic.

What’s the owners’ favorite part of the café?

The owners love a green sofa by the second-floor window, especially watching the sunlight hit it and seeing customers enjoy their time there.

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