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Wicker-Inspired Wooden Seats

The MSL 35 Chair by Mads Saetter-Lassen Boasts a Eye-Catching Pattern

— November 8, 2013 — Art & Design
The MSL 35 Chair might look a bit like a bucket seat, but clearly that is simply found in its silhouette. Other than that, its cutout design is rather unique. This is due in large part to being inspired by the work of wicker baskets. The designer, Mads Saetter-Lassen, elaborates, "[T]he appearance of the chair’s shell is the result of investigating the potential of veneer for wicker work – i.e. of using a non-textile material in a textile way."

Created as part of The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts School of Designs contribution to the Stockholm Furniture Fair 2013, the MSL 35 Chair was sponsored by Optimera and Danskmøbeldesign.dk. The sculptural design is made out of Elm wood, steel and wool, which certainly gives it a lot of texture.
Trend Themes
1. Wicker-inspired Designs - The use of wicker-inspired designs for furniture and other lifestyle products opens up opportunities for innovation in the furniture and home decor industries, such as incorporating non-traditional materials and manipulation of textures and patterns.
2. Cutout Design - The unique cutout design of the MSL 35 Chair presents a trend in furniture design, providing a disruptive innovation opportunity for the use of negative space in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing pieces.
3. Veneer for Wicker Work - The use of veneer for wicker work, as seen in the MSL 35 Chair, offers potential for innovation in the realm of materials and manufacturing processes, potentially allowing for the creation of more sustainable and versatile products.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The unique design of the MSL 35 Chair and the trend of wicker-inspired designs presents an opportunity for disruption in the furniture industry through the creation of more aesthetically pleasing and functional pieces using innovative materials and production techniques.
2. Home Decor - The trend of wicker-inspired designs and unique cutout designs like the MSL 35 Chair present opportunities for innovation in the home decor industry, potentially allowing for the creation of more visually interesting and sustainable products.
3. Manufacturing - The use of veneer for wicker work in the MSL 35 Chair offers potential for innovation in the manufacturing industry through the incorporation of sustainable and versatile materials and alternative production techniques.
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