Ever wondered how it would feel to sit on a truly retro-style TamTam bar stool and have your fav tunes blasting from just under your rear? Now, don't get me wrong, "tunes" means proper music, from your iPod, not the sound of your entrails - for some this might be a fav tune, but it's definitely not the case here. Well, it's now possible to have your iPod connected to your chair, thanks to a pretty cool invention, shipping by the name iTamTam.

For the younger audience, born after the retro era, I just have to add that the TamTam stools are an iconic element of the home décor in those years, and are still a pretty popular choice among people.

Now, as the iPod seems to become an ubiquitous presence in the most diverse places and gear, it was just a matter of time until such a rather intriguing mixture between furniture and media player came into being; and Eric Berthès from Branex Design has accomplished a wonderful goal in having iPod tech and sitting tech brought together in the body of the iTamTam.

This bar stool looks like one magnificent way to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Branex Design, in a visionary manner and with truly exquisite looks. The iTamTam comes with a digital 50W amplifier, delivering 2x25W sound through its stereo speakers, letting you become a real party-starter.

Even more, the iTamTam can dock any iPod and even the high-tech iPhone, for a nifty all-round experience. And if a visiting friend will happen to come by with a neat song on a traditional MP3 player, this stool will still get the job done as it comes with an Aux In and a cable for easy hook-up.

And if all these were not enough, the iTamTam comes with a handy wireless remote control; and this makes you the owner of a remotely-controlled stool, which is one thing not many of your friends can brag about. The iTamTam will drain some $570 from your budget but with more of these you'll be able to build yourself an unique and definitely mind-blowing stool-based surround sound system. Beat that!

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