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Naturalistic School Furniture

The Flowerssori Montessori Furniture Encourages Kids to Explore

— April 19, 2014 — Art & Design
These Flowerssori table and chairs were inspired by the Montessori schooling method, constructed with details to encourage cognitive and sensory exploration and development.

The table and chairs are designed to be practical for use by kids in a school, which means that they are durable, easy to move around and can be stacked one on top of another when they are not in use. One of the best design details about the furniture pieces is that the forms of the chairs are rounded with no sharp corners, sourcing from blooming flowers as inspiration for these unusual organic shapes.

The sculptural Flowerssori chairs were just installed in the very first Flowerssori Public School and they are also available for purchase online as individual pieces and sets.
Trend Themes
1. Montessori-inspired School Furniture - Furniture designed with Montessori principles can disrupt traditional school furniture design and encourage cognitive and sensory exploration among children.
2. Organic Shapes in Furniture Design - Adopting organic shapes found in nature, similar to Flowerssori's rounded, shape design, can introduce a new aesthetic in furniture design and appeal to consumers seeking unique and naturalistic products.
3. Stackable and Durable Furniture - Designing school furniture that is easy to move and stack when not in use can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for furniture companies catering to educational institutions.
Industry Implications
1. Education - Furniture companies can enter the education industry by designing Montessori-inspired furniture for schools and classrooms.
2. Furniture - Furniture companies can leverage organic shapes in furniture design to differentiate themselves from competitors and appeal to consumers seeking unique and naturalistic products.
3. Logistics and Storage - Companies specializing in logistics and storage services can provide stackable solutions and delivery services to furniture companies catering to educational institutions for a more efficient school furniture management system.
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