For their collection of modern classical furniture, designers Matteo Pacella and Philippine Hamen tap into classical architecture and children's toys. Firstly, the creatives draw on the shapes and aesthetics of Greco-Roman structures. Secondly, they embrace modularity by channeling the reconfigurable aspect of building blocks.
The capsule contains 12 pieces of polished and refined modern classical furniture. Matteo Pacella and Philippine Hamen give it the name 'La città è mobile!,' which translates to 'The city is Mobile!.' Each piece in the colelction is made from medium-density fiberboard. To create a dominant and unified identity for their creations, the two designers opt-in to finish the modern classical furniture off with blue-pigmented resin.
Striking and minimalist, the La città è mobile! capsule consists of stools, steps, tables, benches, and bookshelves that have all been termed as "practical yet poetic."
Modern Classical Furniture
Matteo Pacella and Philippine Hamen Embrace Greco-Roman Architecture
Trend Themes
1. Modern Classical Furniture - Designers are tapping into classical architecture and building blocks for inspiration in their creations, offering an opportunity for a new wave of modern classical furniture designs.
2. Modular Furniture Design - Modularity is being embraced in furniture design through building block-inspired pieces, leading to new opportunities to create flexible and reconfigurable furniture solutions.
3. Minimalist Furniture - Minimalist furniture styles are becoming more popular, with clean lines and polished finishes creating opportunities for designers to create practical yet beautiful pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Innovative designers are incorporating classical architecture and modularity into furniture designs, providing a unique twist to the industry and opening up new design opportunities.
2. Interior Design - With the rise of sophisticated modern classical furniture design and minimalist styles, interior designers now have more options and flexibility to create unique and functional spaces for their clients.
3. Woodworking Industry - The use of modular, block-style construction for modern classical furniture provides an opportunity for the woodworking industry to innovate and explore new ways of creating stylish and practical furniture pieces.