Designed by Gio Tirotto, the OBLIO fixture is a crossover between a lamp and a mirror which can be categorized somewhere between art and design. The mirrored disk is embedded with LED light around its edges, and the arched brace holds it all together.
The hybrid furniture concept challenges basic notions of furniture design through its unconventional properties whose services don't compliment one another. When asked "What’s the use for an unlit lamp?" and "What’s the use for a mirror in the dark?" Tirotto's response was "None."
The Oblio fixture was created for Secondome Gallery, was presented at the independent design fair, Operae. The fixture has a pivoting disk which can be adjusted to face different directions, allowing the consumer to explore different functions and angles.
Hybrid Furniture Concepts
OBLIO is a Mirror, a Lamp and a Piece of Art
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Furniture Design - The OBLIO fixture challenges traditional furniture design by combining the functionality of a lamp and a mirror in a unique and unconventional way.
2. Art-inspired Furniture - The OBLIO fixture blurs the line between art and design, offering a piece of functional furniture that can also be appreciated as a work of art.
3. Multifunctional Furniture - The OBLIO fixture's ability to pivot and adjust its functions opens up opportunities for innovative designs that cater to diverse user needs.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - The OBLIO fixture introduces a new approach to furniture design that can inspire interior designers to create bold and unconventional spaces.
2. Lighting - The OBLIO fixture's integrated LED lights present opportunities for lighting companies to explore innovative lighting solutions that merge with other functional furniture pieces.
3. Art Galleries - The OBLIO fixture's combination of art and functionality makes it an intriguing addition to art galleries looking to showcase unique objets d'art that serve practical purposes.