If you're the type of person who lives just left of a straight-and-narrow way of life, the work of the Matrioskas design studio will surely appeal to you. The studio designs and creates wonderful pieces of furniture that may look rather conservative at first, but actually have some quirky details that make them stand apart from the crowd with ease.
Based in Portugal, the Matrioskas design studio seems to mainly work with a wood foundation, incorporating other materials as accents and embellishments.
Founded by interior designer Alexandra Sotto Maior and industrial designer Filipe Faria, the Matrioskas design studio is able to understand not only the form of the furniture created, but also its function within a space. The Matrioskas design studio recently displayed its work at the Oporto Show.
What's Driving This Trend
- Quirky Furniture Design
- Opportunity for designers to create furniture with conservative aesthetics and quirky details that appeal to non-traditional consumers.
- Wood as a Foundation Material
- Potential for the use of wood as the main material in furniture design, with other materials used as accents and embellishments.
- Functional Furniture Design
- Demand for furniture that not only looks aesthetically pleasing but also serves a specific purpose in a given space.
Who This Affects Most
- Interior Design
- Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate subtly quirky furniture designs into their projects, catering to clients who appreciate unique and unconventional pieces.
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Potential for furniture manufacturers to explore wood as the primary material and experiment with incorporating other materials for added visual appeal.
- Home Furnishing Retail
- Demand for retailers to source and offer furniture that combines conservative aesthetics with playful and functional design elements.
