Despite its industrial materiality, the Huni Chair by Jordi Borras Albert is not rigidly utilitarian. The designer of the futuristic piece of furniture strove for a sculptural quality that would deliver practicality as well as visual pizzazz.
Every component of the funnel-shaped furnishing would be made of aluminum, giving the final piece a stiffness, a sturdiness and an attractive shine all over. The sleek conical seat would be manufactured by gently rolling a curved-cut sheet of metal and curling its outer edge back. The supportive structure underneath the Huni Chair would be made from a single, long aluminum tube: the two ends of it would rise up as the front legs and the middle would be bent back completely to form a strong double rear prop.
Industrial Funnel Seating
The Huni Chair Has a Bauhaus Build with a Contemporary Flair
Trend Themes
1. Aluminum Furniture Design - The use of aluminum in furniture design provides opportunities for creating sleek and durable pieces with an attractive shine.
2. Sculptural Furniture - The trend towards sculptural furniture offers the chance to combine practicality with visually interesting designs.
3. Curved-cut Sheet Metal - The use of curved-cut sheet metal in furniture construction allows for unique and eye-catching shapes.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - In the furniture manufacturing industry, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity to explore new materials and designs, such as aluminum furniture.
2. Interior Design - For interior designers, the trend towards sculptural furniture presents an opportunity to create visually striking and functional spaces.
3. Sheet Metal Fabrication - In the sheet metal fabrication industry, the use of curved-cut sheet metal opens up possibilities for creating customized and unique furniture pieces.