Finnish brand Vaarnii specializes in experimental furniture designs that consider pathways to ethical and sustainable production practices. According to founder Antti Hirvonen, Vaarnii launched three years ago "with the idea that the way that we consume stuff is broken." The brand really emphasizes local production, expert craftsmanship, and longevity in use.
The experimental furniture designs that were on show at the Tableau gallery commemorated the brand's participation in the annual 3daysofdesign festival in Copenhagen which took place between June 7th and June 9th. Vaarnii arranged a very interesting interior, mixing sophisticated wooden pine furniture, which the brand specializes in, with ceramics that created an almost otherworldly experience with their irregular and organic shapes. These ceramics were provided by "designers and artists tied to the gallery."
Conscious Experimental Furniture Designs
Vaarnii's Whimsical Furniture Was Presented at Tableau
Trend Themes
1. Ethical Production Practices - There is an opportunity for businesses to explore and implement ethical and sustainable production practices in the furniture industry.
2. Local Production - Local production can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for furniture brands, allowing for greater control over quality, customization, and reduced environmental impact.
3. Mixing Materials and Styles - Experimenting with unconventional combinations of materials, such as wood and ceramics, can lead to innovative and whimsical furniture designs.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Furniture manufacturers can tap into the growing demand for ethical and sustainable products by incorporating conscious production practices into their operations.
2. Art and Design Galleries - Art and design galleries can showcase and promote experimental furniture designs that mix materials and styles, bridging the gap between functionality and artistic expression.
3. Ceramics Industry - Collaborations between furniture brands and ceramics artists offer an opportunity for the ceramics industry to expand its market by creating unique and visually captivating pieces.