The Nature Manifesto is a living furniture creation by Michel Bussein. The Konstfack student created clear chairs with vines growing up and around the inside of the legs, across the seat, and up the inside of the backrest. The living leaves reach up through the top of the back rest where they sprout like a canopy.
Living furniture is one of the most frequently featured furniture innovations we've published on Trend Hunter this year, from living bathmats made of moss to couches that are coated in real grass. See some below.
Sprouting Seats
The Nature Manifesto Chair is Growing Garden You Can Sit On
Trend Themes
1. Living Furniture - Creating furniture pieces that incorporate living organisms, such as plants or moss, as part of the design.
2. Vertical Gardens - Developing furniture or structures that incorporate vertical gardens to add greenery and a natural aesthetic.
3. Biophilic Design - Incorporating natural elements and features into indoor environments to promote a connection with nature and improve well-being.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Exploring innovative designs that incorporate living elements, like plants, and redefine the concept of furniture.
2. Interior Design - Adopting biophilic design principles to create environments that enhance well-being and incorporate nature within indoor spaces.
3. Garden and Landscape Design - Integrating vertical gardens into various architectural and furniture designs to maximize limited space and bring nature closer to urban areas.