Marcin Rusak, a designer based out of London, has created a series of furniture called 'Flora Noir' that depicts a clever reimagining of a familiar design. Floral designs on black backgrounds are an attractive and simple way to make any piece stand out, be it clothing, upholstery, or anything else. Rather than simply recreating this style, though, Flora Noir uses resin to capture actual leaves, flowers, and buds under the surface.
To create the floral patterns, Rusak collected waste materials from florists around London. After he had a diverse sampling, he arranged the best bits in an empty black mold, then filled that with dark translucent resin.
The Flora Noir collection includes a table, a cabinet, a lamp, and a decorative mantlepiece. The entire concept is an expansion of Rusak's earlier collection, which included the table and the lamp.
Floral Furniture Features
Marcin Rusak's 'Flora Noir' Shows Off Tropical Patterns
Trend Themes
1. Floral Resin Art - The use of resin to capture actual leaves, flowers, and buds under the surface offers a unique and artistic approach to furniture design.
2. Sustainable Waste Materials - The collection's use of waste materials from florists showcases the trend towards incorporating sustainable materials in design.
3. Black Backgrounds with Floral Designs - The use of floral designs on black backgrounds adds a bold and eye-catching element to furniture and upholstery.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Furniture designers can explore the use of resin and sustainable materials to create unique and eco-friendly pieces.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can incorporate floral resin art and black backgrounds with floral designs to create visually striking and innovative spaces.
3. Fashion and Textiles - Fashion and textile industries can adopt the trend of black backgrounds with floral designs to create standout clothing and upholstery.