The Chair of Textures by Tjep was a study in detailed decoration combined with industrial design and modern fabrication methods. The chair was designed for Droog Design and Barry Friedman Ltd.
The highly dramatic Chair of Textures is made from laser-cut metal and incorporates personal design elements such as a burning leg and butterflies to add personality and dimension to this piece of contemporary furniture. It combines a modernist approach to design with traditional ideas of detail, craft and symbolism.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Detailed Decoration
- Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating furniture designs that incorporate intricate and personalized decorative elements.
- Industrial Design
- Opportunities for disruptive innovation exist in combining industrial design techniques with traditional craftsmanship to create unique and visually striking furniture pieces.
- Modern Fabrication Methods
- Innovative furniture designers can explore the possibilities of modern fabrication methods, such as laser-cutting, to create visually captivating and highly personalized pieces.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture Design
- The furniture design industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating intricate and personalized decorative elements into their designs.
- Interior Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in the interior design industry by combining industrial design techniques with traditional craftsmanship to create visually striking and unique furniture pieces.
- Art and Decor
- Art and decor industries can embrace disruptive innovation by exploring the possibilities of modern fabrication methods, such as laser-cutting, to create visually captivating and highly personalized furniture pieces.
