I love this bit of ‘crisis’ furniture - that's the actual name of the shelving unit, which is a gorgeously shaped white unit that has brilliant, permanent, orange objects as part of the design. That is so cute. I bet it looks rocking when you’ve put your own books and bits in there and those orange objects subtly stand out.
The cool chair and lamp, also pictured above, were also designed by Swedish design firm Cate & Nelson who will be showing their pieces at the Stockholm Furniture Fair Greenhouse Exhibit in February.
I love the gorgeous pivoting, black lamp as well. It is called the ‘twist’ because you can twist the shade to divide into three panels to create various light configurations. Clever.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Bizarre Bookshelves
- Designers can explore using bright, unexpected colors and unique shapes to create functional pieces that are also visually striking.
- Multi-functional Lighting
- Designers can experiment with innovative ways to manipulate lighting to create different configurations and moods within a space.
- Sustainable Furniture Design
- Future furniture designs should consider environmentally-friendly materials and production methods to reduce their carbon footprint.
Sectors Adopting This
- Interior Design
- Interior designers can take inspiration from the bold and playful designs of Cate & Nelson to create unique interiors for clients.
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Furniture manufacturers can incorporate sustainability practices in their production to attract eco-conscious consumers.
- Lighting Design
- Lighting designers can experiment with multi-functional lighting designs to create versatile and customizable options for consumers.
