The 'Hard Candy Table' by designers Lanzavecchia and Wai was presented during Milan Design Week 2013. This colorful furniture piece is sure to liven up any minimalist interior thanks to its warm and vibrant palette of pink and citrus orange hues.
Made of hard candy, this metal-framed furniture piece features an edible top that is both intriguing and aesthetically interesting. The 'Hard Candy Table' by Lanzavecchia + Wai is the design duo's contemporary take on a minimalist design aesthetic.
The cleverly conceived table is both a colorful and fun furniture choice that is sure to appeal to the industrial design buff with a taste for all things sweet. Satisfying one's sugar craving, this fun furniture piece is the opposite of ordinary.
Sugary Confection Furnishings
The Hard Candy Table by Lanzavecchia + Wai Explores Edible Design
Trend Themes
1. Edible Furniture - Opportunity for designers to explore more creative and sustainable materials for furniture-making that have an additional purpose beyond aesthetics.
2. Food as Art - A growing trend of using food as artistic inspiration opens up new opportunities for artists and designers to explore new mediums and push the boundaries of design.
3. Multifunctional Design - Designers can explore creating furniture pieces that serve multiple purposes beyond just function or aesthetics such as edible furniture that can also serve as a snack or treat.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Designers and furniture makers can create new and unique pieces that push boundaries in design and sustainability by exploring edible and food-inspired materials.
2. Food and Beverage - A new opportunity for confectionery companies to expand their product offerings beyond just food and into the world of home decor and furniture design.
3. Art and Design - The intersection of art and food inspires a new trend in artistic expression and design, and artists can take advantage of this growing trend by exploring new mediums and forms of creative expression.