Burnt Furniture
The Latest Design Trend?
A trend that has been going 'round is to blacken baroque design objects. I seem to recall that is started by blackening crystal chandeliers and sconces. Not too long after this, I noticed this chair at a few different shops. This chair goes to a bit more of an extreme to give the chair a blackened effect: the manufacturer burns the chair. Thus, the name the “Smoke Chairâ€. Once the chair has been thoroughly smoked giving its finish a scaly, crackly skin, its covered with a laquer to protect the user from being covered in ashes. If you have a chance to see this chair in person, I would compare it's appearance to a lizard wearing a leather coat.
Trend Themes
1. Burnt Design Objects - Opportunity for designers to experiment with burning other design objects for a unique and edgy look.
2. Smoky Finishing Technique - The use of smoky finishing technique on other furniture or home accessories could create a new line in home decor.
3. Blackened Effect - Incorporating a blackened effect in design objects, furniture or home accessories could disrupt the traditional design world.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - Interior Designers could explore burnt furniture as a new design trend to incorporate in their projects for a modern edgy look.
2. Furniture Manufacturing - Furniture Manufacturers could use smoky finishing techniques to produce unique furniture pieces that stand out in the market.
3. Home Accessories - Home accessory designers could experiment with the blackened effect to produce a new line of products in this style.