For anyone living in a city, construction is frustratingly ubiquitous, and Thomas Schnur's 'The Fragments of the Ordinary' furniture series takes that civil service as its inspiration. The series, which includes tables, seating and a room divider, makes explicit reference to various urban and rural construction objects and practices.
For example, The Fragments of the Ordinary includes a small bedside table with the apposite name of 'Brick Table.' Covered in a bright yellow piece of plywood on the top and bottom (that color itself being a reference to protective construction helmets,) the table is made up of concrete bricks like at a construction site.
On the other hand, the Holzbank and Forest chairs are made entirely from raw wood, with a Lincoln log design that references construction with wood.
Construction-Based Furniture Designs
'The Fragments of the Ordinary' References Construction Work
Trend Themes
1. Construction-inspired Furniture - Creating furniture designs that take inspiration from construction objects and practices.
2. Raw Wood Designs - Utilizing raw wood in furniture designs, reminiscent of construction with wood.
3. Urban and Rural References - Incorporating references to urban and rural construction objects in furniture design.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - Opportunity to create unique furniture pieces that blend the worlds of construction and interior design.
2. Construction Materials - Potential to develop specialized materials that mimic construction aesthetics for furniture production.
3. Architecture - Integrating architectural elements into furniture design, creating a seamless connection between built environments and furnishings.