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Glass-Cased Commodes

Clear ‘Furniture With Memory' Takes Your Decor Back to The Future

— August 12, 2009 — Art & Design
When it comes to furniture, are you a contemporary or modern design fanatic? Perhaps you dig a traditional or Victorian look? If you can’t decide, why not embrace all types of influences at once? Designer Agnieszka Lasota has created ‘Furniture with Memory’ by encasing pieces of old furniture within newly designed clear glass exteriors.

This amazing spin on old meets new uses see through tables to house the legs and/or tops of older tables. Photos have also placed inside some of the designs, providing even more memories. ‘Furniture With Memory’ gives the feel of a newly renovated museum with great artifacts inside on display.

Guess we shouldn’t be so quick to haul off Grandma’s old furniture to the Antique Roadshow after all.
Trend Themes
1. Clear Furniture - The disruptive innovation opportunity lies in creating furniture that is both functional and visually appealing by encasing old furniture pieces in newly designed clear glass exteriors.
2. Fusion Design - This trend is all about embracing different design influences at once, creating an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary styles.
3. Nostalgia Inspired Design - A trend that blends nostalgia with modern innovation by using old furniture pieces to create new, unique furniture designs that invoke a sense of memory and history.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Furniture manufacturers can utilize this trend to create new product lines that cater to consumers who want to incorporate nostalgia inspired designs into their homes.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can use clear furniture to create a sense of space and openness in smaller homes or apartments while still incorporating unique, eye-catching pieces that add character to a room.
3. Museum and Exhibit Design - Museums and exhibit designers can use this trend to create displays that showcase the history and evolution of furniture design, highlighting how old pieces can be incorporated into new designs that are both functional and beautiful.
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