These hexagonal honeycomb furnishings are examples of modern architecture and design that emulate the fantastic models in nature.
Evolution is the greatest designer of all -- it is what allows Chameleons to change color and is behind the mechanics of the Venus Fly Trap. Bio-engineers acknowledge they have much to learn from nature and try to copy her designs to capture some of the same genius. It seems architects and home decor designers are following suit. The hexagonal shape of the bees' honeycomb, a completely natural and organic shape, is featured in modern homes as shelving, wall art and even boom box design.
This is probably not what environmentalists meant when they say there is a need for society to get in touch with nature, but recognizing its beauty is a step in the right direction.
40 Hexagonal Honeycomb Furnishings
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Honeycomb Architecture
The Acme UN Memorial Building Metaphorically Unites Nations
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Honeycomb Housing
Recycled Paper SwissCell Panels Will Provide Shelter for Haitians
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Bulbous Honeycomb Sculptures
HEXigloo is an Intricate Exploration of Parametric Design
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Honeycomb Abodes
Karim Rashid Unveils His Latest Design in Cairo
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Honeycomb-Inspired Counters
The Lean Tables by Flip Sellin and Markus Dilger are Fun
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Hexed-Out Houses
Architect Konstantin Melnikov Displays His Stepping Stone into Design
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Helpful Honeycomb Furniture
Lorens' Cloud Modular Table is a Friendly and Practical Design
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Honeycomb Agricultural Architecture
The London Tower Farm Aims to Feed its Inhabitants
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Honeycomb Wall Shelves
The Bookshelf Comb is Both Creative and Practical
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Multi-Legged Hexagonal Seating
Beata Patasiute's EKSTramus Chair Rests in Different Positions
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Organically Tilting Furniture
The 'Twin Shelves' are Inspired by Voronoi's Tessellation
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Honeycomb Eco-Room Dividers
The Jenny Redd Solar Wall Provides Privacy and Energy
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Giant Honeycomb Gardens
The Orquideorama is a Modular Eco Architecture Masterpiece
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Hexagonal Wooden Dishware
Poly by Martin Zampach is Geometrically Minimalist
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Beehive Architecture
Honeycomb Housing Complex
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Honeycomb Soundproofing Systems
Hexagon by FORM US WITH LOVE Doubles as Geometric Wall Art
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Intricate Honeycomb Illuminators
Create the Perfect Ambience with the Lazerian Paper Lights
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Hoopy Bottle Holders
The Woo Wine Rack Assembles Bottles in Adaptable Formations
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Wall-Mounted Geometric Projections
Edgy Room Shaping Tiles Bring Added Dimension to Interiors
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Biology Chairs
You Don't Have to Love Science to Like Designklein's Molecular Chair
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Honeycomb-Shaped Structures
Kristiina Lahde Gives Phonebooks an Artistic Makeover
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Honeycomb Court Canopies
Cubierta Cazuca is Funded by Shakira's Barefoot Foundation
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Honeycomb Wall Tiles
Le Pietre Incise Curve is a Wicked Way to Add Unique Texture to Your Space
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Honeycomb Hangouts
The Fred Mafra Josephine Roxy Nightclub is Brazil's Newest Hotspot
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Green Geometric Islands
This Hexagonal Floating Community is a Zero-Emissions City in Vietnam
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Honeycomb Walls
The Macedonia Room Dividers by Janne Kyttanen
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Honeycomb Outdoor Ovens
Mod Barbecue by Andreia Fernandes is a Modular Meal-Maker
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Organic Honeycomb Lighting
Rebecca Asquith's Nectar Lamp Series is Modeled After Beehives
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Honeycombified Lighting
The Hexa Nest Lamp is Creating Quite a Buzz
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Honeycomb Wine Holders
The 'WineHive' by John Paulick is Sophisticated and Expandable
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Honeycomb Shelves
Chiaki Murata Creates the ‘Prol/Board' Shelving Units
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Honeycomb Buzzing Boutiques
Hermes Opens Remodeled Paris Location to Showcase New Furniture Line
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Seismic Honeycomb Structures
The OFIS Architecture ‘All-Seasons Tent Tower' is Quake-R
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Displaced Honeycomb Coolers
The Electrolux Impress Refrigerator Chills Edibles as They Stick Out
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Honeycomb-Inspired Lighting
The Beehouse Lamp
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Modular Honeycomb Amps
The Hexa Speakers Can Be Custom-Built into a Wall of Sound and Storage
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Honeycomb Bookcases
LAVA Architect's Design for Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation
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Honeycomb Medicine Cabinets
This Pharmaceutical Cabinet Makes Storage Aesthetic
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Adorable Insect Speakers
The Honeycomb Speaker is Creating Tons of Buzz
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Honeycomb Office Seating
The Holey Exagon Chair Design by Tonon
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To Gather Presses the Piecing of Odd Modules Together
31 Bee-Inspired Home Accessories
From Sweet Medicine Cabinets to Sticky Bottles Holders
Hybrid Modular Desks
Strates System by Mathieu Lehanneur is Both a Shelf and a Table
Hi-Tech Connected Kitchenettes
The iFood Kitchen Gives the Cook Control with Appliance Networking
Doorknob Branding
The Metrofarm Sneakerknob Door Handles Enhance the Company's Retail Presence
Ship and Shade Light Fixtures
The Plamp Serves as its Own Postage Parcel
Minimalist Concept Amps
The Fiskars 88 has a Utilitarian Look with Edge
Draped Outdoor Furniture
Michael Beitz's Picnic Table Tweaks a Traditional Design
Mixed Media Seating
The V & A Chairs are a Marriage of Old and New Materials
10 Innovative Interactive Storefronts
From Gesture-Based Window Shopping to Touchscreen Windows
Animate Urban Installations
Epiphyte Pavilion Will Enhance the Environment of its City Surrounds
Wall-Sculpted Illuminators
Stukkolief by Stephan Gervers is Enlightening Interior Art
Whirlpool Denim Installations
Ian Mcchesney's Levi's Sculpture Celebrates Its Water Preservation
Urban Farming Partnerships
BrightFarms Takes Downtown Gardening to New Levels
Chromatic 80s-Style Interiors
Reebok Flash Pop-Up Store Takes Cues from Pop Culture
Spindly Timber Furnishings
The Oak. Furniture Collection Expores the Humor Behind Design
Revolving Oven Refrigerators
The Orbital Food Organizer Makes Meal Prep Easy
Bulbous Honeycomb Sculptures
HEXigloo is an Intricate Exploration of Parametric Design
Faux Wood Walls
The Scrapwood Wallpaper by Piet Hein Eek Adds a Distressed Designer Look
Unsteady Legged Seating
The Trippin' Series Plays with One's Visual Perception of Stability
Modular Square Shelving
'Smartsquare' by Pietro Russomanno Can Be Arranged in Multiple Ways
Physiotherapy Furnishings
The Dstretch Helps You Straighten Out Your Aches and Pains at the Office
Art Vending Machines
The Kunstautomat in Berlin Dispenses Miniature Masterpieces
Metal Latticed Seating
Baltasar Portillo's Armadillo and Lodge Chairs Embrace Art and Architecture
Patchy Planted Murals
MOSStiles Make Vertical Gardening Modular
Contorted Contemporary Furnishings
The Distorted Tables by Suzy Lelievre are Awe-Inspiring
Modern Hybrid Workstations
Khodi Feiz Designed a Convenient Chair That Mixes Work With Pleasure
27 Designer Fruit Dishes
From Bulbous Abstract Salvers to Science-Inspired Dishware
Glowing Desk Sets
The 'BlancoWhite' Collection Makes LED Light Softer on the Eyes
Porous Coral Sculptures
NonLin/Lin Pavilion Experiments with the Illusion of Space
Clustered Bubble Lamps
The D Light by Diana Lin is a Versatile Lighting Set Made From Silicone
Helpful Honeycomb Furniture
Lorens' Cloud Modular Table is a Friendly and Practical Design
Honeycomb Agricultural Architecture
The London Tower Farm Aims to Feed its Inhabitants
Manga-Inspired Dishware
Comicalu by Eisuke Tachikawa Turns Meals into Exciting Adventures
Quirky Couple Cabinetry
M. & Mme. Armoires Are Standing Closets with Character
Domed Sea Creature Structures
This University of Stuttgart Pavilion was Inspired by Biology
Swelling Sound Systems
PlanetMangrove Speakers Bust Beats Out of this World
Screw-Top Sound Systems
The Hidden Radio & Bluetooth Speaker Embraces an Intuitive Design
Blossoming Sound Systems
Lotus Wireless Speakers Mimic the Maturation of a Flower
Incognito Concrete Illuminators
This Power Switch Light by Danius Emerges Subtly From the Cement
Sturdy Wireframe Seating
The Desmos Stool by CreativeAffairs Stands Thanks to its Welded Skeleton
Leggy Notched Furniture
The TIND End Table is Eccentrically Eco-Friendly
Incandescent Igloos
The Bibigloo by Bibi is a Glowing Structure Made Entirely out of Plastic Jugs
Modular Mural Treatments
The Riveli Shelving System Offers a Space for Art and Storage
Gradient-Changing Cabinets
Shift by Scholten & Baijings is Colorfully Minimalist
Undulating Dinner Tables
Dining Table by Michael Beitz Swells Like Your Stomach
Robotic Grocery Gofers
The Electrolux AMMI Fetches Food from the Supermarket for You
Fantastical Wonderland Furniture
The Clouds Coffee Table Set will Have You Feeling Sky High
Culturally Ornamented Furniture
Michael Tsinzovsky Creates Pieces Inspired by Israel
Paint Chip Kitchens
Pantone Universe Home Appliances Render the Phrase "White Goods" Meaningless
Sweet Beehive Branding
Taste of Honey Packaging Brings the Hive Home
Fairy Tale-Inspired Furniture
Rapunzel Chair and Pouf Collection Gets Magical in the Home
Sweet Honeycomb Desserts
These Bee-Happy Cupcakes are Un-bee-lievably Cute
Geometric-Patterned Furniture
The Tisa Set by Branko Matic is Decorated with Triangles
Stark Sluggish Structures
Studio Nicoletti Associati's Pod Pavilion is Inspired by Water Drops
Deceiving Shelf Furniture
Vivian Chiu's Psych Cabinet Encourages an Exciting Exploration
Graphic Pattern Pottery
These Anthropologie Exotic Plates Feature Hand-Painted Designs
Climbing Honeycomb Agriculture
The Prague Vertical Farm is a Sustainable City Skyscraper
Ominous Spiked Installations
Ma Yansong Designs an Interesting Piece of Globetrotting Art
Medicine Cabinet Murals
Wallpaper by Sara Asnaghi Incorporates Implanted Pill Bottles and Paint
Funky Fireproof Furniture
The SevenSeats Sofa is a Transforming Tablet-Friendly Seater
Mythical Reflective Structures
'The Stone' is Inspired by the Legend of King Arthur
Diet-Friendly Fridges
The New Smart ThinQ Fridge Debuted at CES 2012
Movie Theater Retail
A Stockholm Urban Outfitters Gets a Cinematic Makeover
Attitude-Filled Dinnerware
The 'Intervention-ware' Plate Series Provides Quirky Sayings
Tactile Retail Shelving
Aesop Saint-Honore Display by March Studio Adds Artful Layers of Space
Bell Flower Lighting
The Blomst Lamp Brings a Whimsical Cheerfulness to Homes
Artistic Animalistic Furniture
The Olenishka Chair Acts as Both a Seat and Sculpture
Sketch-Like Lighting
The 2D LED Pendant Lamp Has a Cartoonish Aesthetic
Colorful Grate Seating
Melissa Godoy Nieto's Tulipa Stool is Simply and Vibrantly Assembled
Compact Ambient Amplifiers
These Steinway S-Series Speakers Add Surround Sound
Hoopy Bottle Holders
The Woo Wine Rack Assembles Bottles in Adaptable Formations
Sugar Cube Wall Coverings
WallArt Veneers are Sustainably Made from Sugarcane
Beat-Busting Seats
The Subsonic Chair by John Greg Ball Lets You Feel the Music
Geometrically Futuristic Lounges
The Allure by Capriani is Upscale, Sleek and Sophisticated
Recycled Record Wine Racks
Karen Dengler Offers a Conversation Starter on Her Etsy Shop
Bamboozled Beverage Chillers
The After Dinner Minibar Encourages Petty Theft
Splashing Seashore Dishware
Sand Bowls by Leetal Rivlin Capture the Activity of the Coastline
Sculptural Storage Systems
Sunbrock Elli Foyer Furniture Controls Front Door Disorder
Wild Safari Wall Treatments
Petracer Savana Ceramic Tiles Make Untamed Interiors
Youthful Hanging Fixtures
'Memory' Lights by Boris Klimek Offer Playful Illumination
Tilted Minimalist Tables
Constantine by Silva Bradshaw Performs a Balancing Act
Precarious Booze Holders
Steel Wire Wine Bottle Rack Stores Alcohol in an Unconventional Way
Slick Minimal Seating
The Compas Chair Captures the Essence of Contemporary
Luxurious Quilted Walls
The Petracer Capitonne Collection Brings a Touch of the Victorian
Pivoting Food Prep Areas
The Transgenerational Kitchen Spins to Satisfy the Chef's Height
Inner Ocular Chillers
The Smart Fridgerator Can See its Contents and Display Them for You
Blue Illuminating Bottles
The Trap Light Uses Photoluminescent Pigments to Store Light
Honeycomb Fuel Cells
The Hive Battery Concept is User-Friendly and Eco-Friendly
Voluptuous Pear Amplifiers
The Acoustic Lab Zeta 2.0 Speakers Aren't Just Another Pretty Face
Compact Sound Systems
The Satechi BT Wireless Speaker Produces Audio From Your Pocket
Boombox Projector Hybrids
The Aiptek MobileCinema D20 is a Retro Multimedia Wonder
Athletic Dishware
'Sport Plates' from Boguslaw Sliwinski Encourage You to Play with Your Food
Audiophile Entertainment Units
The Caixa Cabinet with Speakers Brings You Built-In Beats
Attachable Urban Farms
The Clepsydra Urban Farm is Designed for Quick and Efficient Setup
Dim Sum Dishware
The Steamer Set by Office for Product Design is Clean and Sophisticated
Furniture-Inspired Dishes
The Catch-Bowl Seamlessly Transforms into a Set of Shelves
Honeycomb Hangouts
The Fred Mafra Josephine Roxy Nightclub is Brazil's Newest Hotspot
Organic Futuristic Fixtures
The Kundalini Clover Pendant Lamp is Simple and Sculptural
Contemporary Rusticated Cupboards
Regia Batik Cabinets Take a Third Empire Aesthetic
Sculptural Pavilion Overpasses
The Lens Bridge Offers Exciting Entertainment
Junkmail Murals (UPDATE)
ToDo Spamghetto Wallpaper Puts Cyber Trash on Display
Eco-Friendly Coolers
KeepCool Fridge Preserves Your Food with the Help of the Elements
Arching Ribbon Transit Terminals
The Sofia Metro Station 20 Concept Features an Undulating Canopy
Blooming Porcelain Lighting
Le Porcellane's Orchidea Chandelier is Both Delicate and Elegant
Dish-Balancing Lighting
The Artu Lamp by Carlo Tamborini Looks Like Part of a Circus Act
Classy Cork Illuminators
The Cinna Lamp is Designed for Considerate Bed Fellows
Bike Booze-Carriers
The Bicycle Wine Rack by Oopsmark Has a Steampunk Aesthetic
Pixelated Patchwork Seating
The Roccapina Chair is Futuristically Organic
Luxurious Luxated Liquor Lockers
The Jon Rossitto Barrel Wine Rack Defies Gravity
Denim Kitchen Appliances
SMEG Creates a Runway-Ready Refrigerator
Coral Canine Amplifiers
Yorkie iPod Speaker Blasts Tunes Instead of Barking
Big City Bubble Buildings
The Bubble Wrap Concept Fuels Community Interaction With Clean Air
Flatpack Accordion Furnishings
Selfdiscipline by Nika Zupanc is a Line of Fanned Out Funiture
Retro Ceramic Dishware
The Stoneware TV Dinner Tray Offers a Nostalgic Way to Eat Meals
Pristine Therapeutic Lamps
Ville Kokkonen's Bright White Lighting is Perfect for Home and Office
Springy Sound Systems
The Joanna Galwa iPod Dock Bounces to Its Beats
Porcelain Fast Food Plates
Alejo Malia Renders Concept Dishware for Popular Quick Meal Shops
Manure-Powered Urban Farms
Gastropolis by All That is Solid Converts Methane Into Energy
Railroad Wine Racks
Rail Yard Studios Preserves the History of America's Railways via Upcycling
Swelling Apple Speakers
The Kanto Morph iPod Dock Undulates with Audio Emission
Water-Purifying Cities
Tube City is a Self-Sustained Water Treatment Plant Designed for Delhi
Pulsing Light Walls
Acrylicize's Mosaic Installation Features Color Changing Lights
Compact Wine Racks
The ZEBag Carries and Displays Multiple Booze Bottles
Paper Refrigerator Pitches
The Cardboard Fridge Can Be a Playful Yet Professional Dairy Diorama
Retro Camera Room Lights
The Vintage Camera Nightlight is Perfect for Night-Fearing Shutterbugs
Curved Vino Shelving
The Falling Chips Wine Rack Interacts with the Wall Behind
Indoor Test Tracks
The Audi 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show Pavilion Blows Competitors Out of the Water
Phonograph Smartphone Amplifiers
Ozaki iSuppli Gramo iPhone Dock Blasts Tunes Vintage Style
Instantaneous Can Coolers
The LG Blast Chiller Cools a Can of Beer in Five Minutes
Two-Dimensional Light Fixtures
The Symbol Lamp from HANCZAR Will Brighten Your Mood
Launched Light Fixtures
Gagarin Lamps Provide Domestic Illumination Where Solar Rays Fall Short
Miniature Apple Pods
Blast Music Favorites with the Maxell MXSP-U40 Speaker Dock
Gas Container Amplifiers
Jerrycan Speakers Churns Out Tunes with a Quirky Twist
Wall-Mounted Turntables
Play Suspended Records with the Vertical Vinyl
Miniature Cubic Boomboxes
Play Music on the Adorable Pomme Cube Portable Speaker
Transparent Igloos
Bubbletree Tents Connect You with Nature