Despite its industrial character, the Arbor Table has been inspired by nature, the way that many designs are. This particular piece was sculpted to emulate the exquisite structure of trees, a feature that is referenced in the very name of the object.
Jason Phillips spun the word Arbor, keeping the clustered tree arboretum in mind, as well as the garden furnishing of the covered walkway. A bush-shaped metal base plate anchors a number of stainless steel rods that rise up at tilted angles, narrowing and branching off into fine needle-like twigs. Each individual unit splays its boughs out in a circular arrangement, acting as a system of support for the collection of round glass surfaces that make up the Arbor Table's tabletop.
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The Arbor Table Mimics Bare Wintertime Trees with a Transparent Canopy
Trend Themes
1. Nature-inspired Furniture - Designs like the Arbor Table are creating opportunities to incorporate organic design elements into furniture pieces.
2. Industrial Aesthetics - Industrial-inspired pieces like the Arbor Table are catering to those who enjoy the raw, utilitarian look of metal and steel.
3. Transparent Structures - The use of transparent materials, like glass and lucite, in furniture design is becoming increasingly popular in pieces like the Arbor Table.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - There is an opportunity for furniture designers to create pieces inspired by nature and industrial aesthetics, like the Arbor Table.
2. Home Decor - The trend towards transparent structures and natural elements in furniture is creating opportunities for home decor brands to offer unique and eye-catching pieces like the Arbor Table.
3. Metalworking - The use of metal and steel in furniture design, as seen in pieces like the Arbor Table, is creating opportunities for metalworking artisans and manufacturers to showcase their skills and creativity.