One of the most interesting pieces at the 12x12 Exhibition, held at New York City’s Wanted Design, is the ‘Round & Round’ bench. The exhibition spotlights the work of 12 contemporary designers who turned the wood from 12 New York buildings into unique pieces of furniture.
Chairs, tables and desks were among the most popular choices created from turning various types of wood from the Heart Pine found in a building constructed in the 1920s to the California Redwood gathered from a Park Avenue Co-Op into new objects.
Resembling a horseshoe or semi-circle in shape, the panoramic seating arrangement will definitely be a show-stopper in any home—provided, of course, that the homeowner has room to showcase it.
The item was crafted from Heart Pine, a popular choice at the exhibition, and features a functional drawer on the one end. The unique shape, coupled with the history behind the wood it is crafted from, makes this seating arrangement a piece of the city’s history.
What's Driving This Trend
- Circular Seating Designs
- There is an opportunity for designers to explore unique circular seating arrangements using materials with historical significance.
- Upcycling Architecture
- The trend of turning discarded architectural elements into new furniture pieces presents an opportunity to reduce waste and add a touch of nostalgia to interior design.
- Panoramic Furniture
- Designers can create panoramic furniture pieces that offer a visually stunning seating experience.
Who This Affects Most
- Interior Design
- Developers in the interior design industry can leverage the use of salvaged building materials to create unique and eco-friendly furniture pieces that tell a story.
- Furniture Production
- There is an opportunity for the furniture manufacturing industry to embrace upcycling and offer more sustainable and unique furniture options to consumers.
- Architecture and Construction
- Finding new uses for salvaged building materials in furniture is a new trend that the construction industry can adopt to further sustainable innovation.
