The ELO collection by Brazilian designer Filipe Ramos was created with outdoor furniture manufacturing company Lovato Moveis and boasts unique forms that were inspired by gymnastics equipment. Beyond having elements that reference bars and rings, the collection's chaises, footrests and benches boast functional properties too—the ELO chair, for example, is actually designed to provide a stretch for the back.
The elegant designs in the ELO collection are made with lines upon lines of naval cord and can be accented by wooden armrests for added comfort and a pop of color and warmth. Thanks to their unique forms, the furniture designs also have built-in storage spaces that are useful for stashing a variety of small items like books, magazines, towels, sunglasses or other small outdoor essentials.
Gymnastics-Inspired Furniture
The ELO Collection Takes Cues from the Form of Gymnastics Equipment
Trend Themes
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2. Naval Cord as a Design Element - Exploring the use of naval cord in furniture design can lead to unique and elegant pieces with built-in storage features.
3. Functional Outdoor Furniture - Innovative outdoor furniture design with built-in storage and functional properties such as the ELO chair’s back stretch feature can provide added value to consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Furniture manufacturers can explore the use of naval cord and functional properties in outdoor furniture designs inspired by gymnastics equipment.
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