On Trend: 'Weightless' Elements Figure Heavily in Furniture

Lightness of being has never been so bearable as with these intriguing international chairs, tables and other furnishings

Mari Richards

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There is something to be said for breathless, weightless anticipation. These latest international designs inspire just that feeling. These items for De La Espada from Autoban, Matthew Hilton, Soren Rose Studio and Benjamin Hubert all look to the same angles, lines and curves for inspiration. Whether with the thinnest of spokes or the more direct curves of a cloud, each item takes contemporary flair in a light and airy direction, while rich wood finishes and natural colors allow the forms to shine through.

Note: These items can be purchased by contacting De La Espada or through one of its international retail locations.

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Soren Rose Studio's Church Chair. This stackable timber chair is perfect for dining rooms. Its tilted angles and airy back keep things light.

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Autoban's Cloud Table. A lightweight table inspired by — you guessed it — clouds. This large piece would make a great focal point in a living room.

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Autoban's Flying Spider. Like a pillow for the ceiling, this pendant has graceful, soft curves with none of the weight or thickness. The fine lines give it a delicacy that would look great juxtaposed with thick, modern tables and chairs.

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Matthew Hilton's Mary's Chair. Hilton's newest chair design strives to capture the contrast between weight and weightlessness. The diminutive back legs contrast nicely with the wide spade back.

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Benjamin Hubert's Bow Trestle Table. The beauty of this knock-down-solid ash trestle table is that it looks nothing like your classic trestle table. The contemporary take looks light and refreshing.

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Autoban's Sleepy Blind Tufted Rocker. Now here's a rocking chair that combines design and comfort. Rock yourself to sleep with a tufted seat and back, angled perfectly for relaxing.

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Autoban's Poly Side Table. A three-tiered side table that doesn't look heavy handed is a feat of design ability. With the thinnest slabs and pillars, this table creates storage and vignette options without weighing the room down.

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Matthew Hilton's Hepburn Corner Sofa. I keep waiting for this sofa to waddle its way off the screen — the boomerang legs look ready to take off. Perched above, the seats look extra comfy in comparison.