Clark Bardsley design developed a collection of furniture for New Zealand brand Essenze using wrinkled steel tubes forged into shape by a skilled tube-bending specialist. The furniture is inspired by the natural deformations that occur in day-to-day life, and is refreshing in that its designers aren't afraid to acknowledge imperfection but rather embrace it head-on. While steel can be perfectly bent, it will naturally crease over time, and this feature is incorporated into the collection.
The wrinkled tubes in this Essenze furniture collection celebrate the unique plasticity of steel, and have been liberally used in furniture collections with names like the Wrinkle Table and Tangle Stool.
The aforementioned table features a seemingly never-ending zig-zagging structure that shows off the steel's manipulation on the concave portion of each crest. Meanwhile, the chair features intersecting angled bars below the seat for increased stability and aesthetic value.
Photo Credits: designboom, essenze.co.nz
Wrinkly Steel Furniture
The Essenze Furniture Collection Utilizes Wrinkled Steel Tubes
Trend Themes
1. Wrinkled Steel Furniture - The trend of using wrinkled steel tubes in furniture design presents an opportunity for designers to embrace imperfection and highlight the unique plasticity of steel.
2. Embracing Imperfection - The trend of embracing imperfection in design allows for the creation of furniture that celebrates natural deformations and adds character to the products.
3. Unique Manipulation of Steel - The trend of utilizing unique manipulation techniques with steel tubes offers designers the opportunity to create furniture with intricate, eye-catching structures.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The furniture design industry can benefit from the trend of using wrinkled steel tubes to create unique and visually appealing furniture pieces.
2. Metalworking - The metalworking industry can explore new techniques and processes to manipulate steel tubes and create innovative products with distinctive designs.
3. Interior Design - The interior design industry can incorporate wrinkled steel furniture into various spaces, adding a touch of industrial aesthetic and uniqueness to the designs.