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Floating Paper-Inspired Shelves

These BLOW Shelves Resemble Paper Caught in the Wind

— January 12, 2014 — Art & Design
These paper-inspired shelves were crafted by Japanese design studio 'YOY titled as ‘BLOW.' These unique shelves capture the essence of paper floating as if they were caught in the wind. The white color scheme delivers a lovely assemblage on a bare wall. This drifting concept was inspired by the Japanese 19th century woodblock print titled 'Travelers Caught In a Gust Of Breeze in Ejiri'. Its elegance shows a natural tone were

These paper-inspired shelves are available through an Italian furniture company known as 'Pianoprimo.' If you're looking for a lovely and minimalistic design for your walls, these shelves would make a neat addition to your modern home decor. The use of white tones would best fit the paper theme for a flawless design.
Trend Themes
1. Paper-inspired Furniture - There is an opportunity to create more paper-inspired furniture pieces that capture the ethereal and delicate qualities of paper in innovative ways.
2. Minimalistic Home Decor - The demand for minimalistic home decor is increasing, creating an opportunity for businesses to design and offer sleek and understated furniture and accent pieces.
3. Incorporating Artistic Inspiration - Designers can find inspiration from artworks and historical prints to create unique and visually striking furniture designs that tell a story.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Furniture manufacturers can explore creating paper-inspired shelves and other furniture pieces that offer a blend of functionality and artistic design.
2. Interior Design - Interior design professionals can incorporate these paper-inspired shelves and minimalistic decor trends to create visually stunning and cohesive home or office spaces.
3. Art and Design Retail - Art and design retailers can curate a collection of paper-inspired furniture pieces that cater to the growing demand for unique and artistic home decor.
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