Belgian designer Bram Kerkhofs designs the 'Coil Piece,' which is essentially a modular furniture system that blends together the function of both an open display shelf and a storage cabinet. The Coil is wrapped within a semi-translucent curtain that is made up of woven elastic rope rather than the traditional hard shell. The curtain wall opens up as the ropes are stretched out to create a curve that is cut from stainless steel sheets that create the top and bottom of the display cabinet.
Kerkhofs implements his education as a jeweler and focuses his attention on the construction as he connects the two materials at the hinge, joint, and knot as the detail. The shelves within the structure have a smaller surface than the bottom so that it does not come in contact with the elastic ropes. The color of the ropes also match the metal structure's tone and as there are no doors, the structure is a free-standing unit that can be accessed from any angle.
Modular Elastic Furniture
Bram Kerkhofs' 'Coil Piece' is a Shelf and a Open Cabinet
Trend Themes
1. Modular Elastic Furniture - The use of elastic rope instead of the traditional hard shell creates an opportunity for sustainable and customizable furniture.
2. Open Display Cabinets - Open display cabinets that blend together storage and display functions offer opportunities for visual merchandising in retail settings.
3. Combining Multiple Functions - Furniture systems that combine multiple functions, such as storage and display, allow for space-saving solutions in small living spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Innovative furniture design and manufacturing companies can explore the use of non-traditional materials such as elastic rope for new furniture solutions.
2. Home Decor and Retail - Home decor and retail companies can benefit from the implementation of modular and customizable furniture solutions to enhance room design and merchandising.
3. Space-saving Solutions - Real estate companies and urban living providers can benefit from implementing space-saving furniture solutions that combine multiple functions for small living spaces.