Fairy tales continue to hold a special and important role in many societies around the world, therefore I am not surprised that the Charms & Disguises collection has taken some of these tales as inspiration for its furniture pieces. Whimsical and warped, each piece of furniture actually looks like it belongs in a fable of some sort.
Designed by Jenny Ekdahl, who is currently pursuing her Masters degree at Sweden's Lund University School of Industrial Design, the Charms & Disguises collection was created for her Spring 2011 project. By exploring the deeper meaning of fairy tales, the three designs illustrate three fables most worth listening to and remembering.
For instance, the Charms & Disguises collection's 'Bye Bye Little Lamb' alludes to the saying, 'Wolf in sheep's clothing.'
What's Driving This Trend
- Fairy Tale-inspired Designs
- Opportunity to create furniture pieces, home decor and other products that reimagine the styles and motifs from fables and other classic tales.
- Deeper Meaning Design
- Opportunity to create designs that not only serve a practical function but also tell a deeper story through metaphors and symbolism.
- Whimsical and Warped Aesthetics
- Opportunity to create designs that subvert expectations and embrace a playfully surreal, almost cartoonish aesthetic.
Who This Affects Most
- Furniture Design
- Industry can capture a niche market by incorporating familiar stories and fables into furniture pieces.
- Home Decor
- Industry can adopt whimsical, albeit functional designs to bring a touch of storytelling to homes.
- Children's Products
- Industry can use whimsical and surreal designs to create products for children (e.g., toys, bedding, furniture) that inspire imagination and storytelling.
