The MiTOTEM Bookshelf is a contemporary design inspired by traditional totem poles erected by indigenous peoples in North America. Tall, stately and symmetrical, the designs may be entirely abstract and geometrical, but they do resemble these sculptures in shape and even size.
Designed by Esrawe Studio, the MiTOTEM Bookshelf may look very light, but they are incredibly strong and sturdy. Each shelving unit boasts a tough powder-coated metal frame and wooden surfaces. Playing with visual representations of tension and compression, the MiTOTEM Bookshelf comes in four different versions and three colors (white, black and teal). The overall design is at once simple and intricate. While the shapes used are rather basic, the way they are overlayed in the MiTOTEM Bookshelf is dimensional.
Tribal Pole-Inspired Furniture
The MiTOTEM Bookshelf by Esrawe Studio is Abstractly Geometric
Trend Themes
1. Indigenous-inspired Design - There is an opportunity to create more furniture and home decor pieces that smoothly integrate traditional ethnic patterns in their design.
2. Geometric Furniture - Designers can continue to explore the creation of geometric-shaped furniture, allowing for more abstract and sculptural pieces.
3. Powder-coated Metal Frames - There is an opportunity for innovative uses of powder-coated metal frames in furniture manufacturing, allowing for sturdier designs with more color options.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - Furniture manufacturers can look into creating more abstract and sculptural pieces while staying true to traditional or cultural designs.
2. Home Decor - There is potential to incorporate more indigenous or geometric-inspired designs in home decor, allowing for a wider range of design choices.
3. Manufacturing - Manufacturing companies can explore the uses of new materials and techniques that can make furniture sturdier while still retaining an eye-catching design.