The Bow Table and Bench is a simple set of furniture revolving around an arching element that gives it its name. Nevertheless, the curved steel pieces present in the design isn't there just for looks. They each create enough tension to hold the furniture together. More than that, by being rolled, the steel offers "greater strength-to-weight ratio plus some flexibility to the seat," according to Design Milk.
Created by Benjamin Hubert for Portuguese manufacturer De La Espada, the Bow Table and Bench was recently unveiled during the London Design Festival. Despite its somewhat complex construction, the design of the table and bench has a minimalist aesthetic that will appeal to modern individuals and fit into many different homes.
Arched Steel Furniture
The Bow Table and Bench by Benjamin Hubert is Both Simple and Complex
Trend Themes
1. Arched Steel Furniture Design - This trend presents potential for innovative furniture design using arched steel elements in a tech-savvy, minimalist aesthetic.
2. Tension-based Furniture Design - This trend provides the opportunity to create furniture with a focus on tension and the use of rolled steel for better strength-to-weight ratios and flexibility.
3. Multi-functional Furniture Design - This trend offers the possibility of creating furniture that serves multiple purposes while maintaining a simple and elegant aesthetic.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - This industry presents the opportunity for manufacturers to incorporate arched steel elements into their designs to create more durable, lightweight furniture.
2. Architecture and Interior Design - This industry offers the potential to use arched steel elements in furniture design for unique and visually striking structural elements within interior spaces.
3. Home Decor and Retail - This industry provides the opportunity to offer customers modern, minimalist arched steel furniture pieces that can complement a broad range of interior design styles.