On Trend: 8 Furniture Pieces Ahead of the Curve
Sinuous curves put a positive spin on negative space in these modern chair and table designs
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Sine waves, mathematical waves used to document cyclical events like sound waves and visible light, create a beautifully simple repeating S shape. These four Italian and Canadian designers took such simple curves and added holes to give them life. Each of these pieces works hard to combine the two concepts: natural forms and negative space.
Canadian companies Molo and Mario Sabljak Design share opposite aesthetics that meet in the middle: Molo focuses on flexibility and curves, while Sabljak looks to chunky wood forms. However, most of the designs embrace natural curves. Italian companies Skitsch and Lamberti have more in common aesthetically, although Lamberti focuses on very simple sine wave forms.
Note: You can order Molo's and Skitsch's products directly from their websites; contact Lamberti and Sabljak via email or phone for ordering information.
Canadian companies Molo and Mario Sabljak Design share opposite aesthetics that meet in the middle: Molo focuses on flexibility and curves, while Sabljak looks to chunky wood forms. However, most of the designs embrace natural curves. Italian companies Skitsch and Lamberti have more in common aesthetically, although Lamberti focuses on very simple sine wave forms.
Note: You can order Molo's and Skitsch's products directly from their websites; contact Lamberti and Sabljak via email or phone for ordering information.
Here is a wave in its simplest form, and ready for lounging as well. I'd like one in the shade of a perfect summer veranda.
The curved form of this minimalist table from Lamberti couldn't be more straightfoward, but the skewed center hole and slick finishes are unexpected touches.
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| The hollow center of this table is almost hidden until you walk around to the side. There are no curves here, but what a great way to hide the clutter of magazines and mail. |
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| The juxtaposition of hard solid wood and bright plastic ovals keeps this bench looking fresh in whatever space you choose to place it. |
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These modular wall pieces from Molo bend and curve with accordion-like pleats and folds. The soft, flexible honeycomb material expands to form the wall, then compresses to a flat form for storage.
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Make a stool, then unhook and stretch it out or fold it flatter — Molo's bendable designs are sturdy yet versatile. Made with magnets and a very sturdy paper-based material, these stools are all about flexibility.
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Simple curves and negative space give an outline effect to the legs of this table from Skitsch.
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The basket-like qualities of this table are minimized by its bright color and modern finishes.
Ideabook published on Dec. 13, 2012.
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Regarding this article I might me of your interest as sculptor and high end furniture designer.
Watching these beautiful waved pieces made in stainless steel makes me invite you to know about my creations.
You can do it in my site: www.gonzalodesalas.com/en
I have 3 furniture catalogs, one is called "ARTISTIC FURNITURE LINE" and is inspired in the style of sculptures I create, very much using curves made of stainless steel and rusted corten steel (I type of steel that allows a controlled patina).
Here I post you a few examples, hope you like them.
Nice article, Mari...
My furniture is interesting because it has an artistic concept and inspiration behind that makes it different from what you may be used to see.
I started creating sculptures and then got into the furniture design world, discovering all it's potential!!
I am sorry you took my suggestion to Mari that way. Although I make a living of the furniture I sell I didn't mean to hijack the comment section. I never place a comment like this unless I think I can be truly contributing to the article and the Houzz community.
I meant to show Mari the style of furniture I make because it has a similarity to what she has talked in the article and I thought It could be of interest for her and to other people reading this article.(It came out that some people liked my comment and my furniture placing their own comments. At least for them it was worth)
I didn't have any commercial intentions. In fact, I am an European artist and designer and I don't have any distribution whatsoever in the US, therefore not much intentions of selling anything. My company is small, I do every piece on demand, and every piece of my furniture comes out of my hands. Don't think there is a large company or corporation behind taking advantage.
If there is something behind is maybe my "artist selfishness" of showing my works to people that without existing Houzz, wouldn't ever have a chance to see them. Therefore my intention was to enrich the content of this article.
Best Wishes......................Dana Veach