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Canoe-Shaped Chairs

The Stretch Bench is an Undulating Furniture Masterpiece

— March 20, 2011 — Eco
The Stretch Bench by Tak Euy Sung takes form in a canoelike shape where a thin oval design is elongated and meets at two pointed ends.

This intricate bench is made up of 17 wooden layers that are bent beautifully. It offers a wide seating area in the middle where it subtly slopes downwards so you can sit comfortably on this hard, earthy chair. The folds of these layers are shown through the surface of the furniture piece and also in the two chunky legs on which it stands. Tak Euy Sung is a designer from Seoul Korea and has an education from Hong-ik University in woodworking and furniture design.

He most have graduated with honors, as his wooden collection for interior design is outstanding, especially in the Stretch Bench.
Trend Themes
1. Canoe-shaped Furniture - Designing furniture in the shape of a canoe can offer a unique and eye-catching feature for interior design.
2. Layered Wooden Furniture - Creating furniture pieces with multiple layers of wood can showcase intricate designs and offer a standout element in interior design.
3. Sculptural Furniture - Incorporating sculptural elements into furniture design can create a functional art piece that can serve as a focal point in room design.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Innovative designers can experiment with new shapes and materials to develop unique and standout furniture pieces that offer a functional and artistic design element for interior spaces.
2. Interior Design - Designers and decorators can incorporate unique furniture pieces like canoe-shaped chairs to create a unique and memorable interior design for homes, restaurants, and office spaces.
3. Woodworking Industry - Woodworking manufacturers can explore creating layered and sculptural furniture pieces using new techniques and technologies to showcase their craftsmanship and offer unique products for interior design.
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