Oturakast by Rianne Koens is a piece of hybrid furniture that can be used individually as stools or together as a stacked cabinet. Unlike other hybrid furniture pieces, however, this cabinet doesn't look like it has such a practical purpose. It combines form and function for something that is as easy on the eyes as it is on the space it occupies.
Inspired by the hospitality of the designer's Turkish in-laws, Oturakast by Rianne Koens is made up of separate drawers, each of which boasts foldable legs. These foldable legs come in handy when hosting a party as it converts the drawers into easy and convenient seating for guests. The designer notes that it "is an elegant replacement for the stackable stools in western households." Oturakast also has a lot of character in its details.
Stacked Stool Cabinets
Oturakast by Rianne Koens Converts from Storage to Seating
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Furniture - The trend of combining form and function in furniture design offers disruptive innovation opportunities for creating versatile and space-saving solutions.
2. Multi-functional Storage - The trend of incorporating storage capabilities into furniture opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for creating compact and efficient designs.
3. Foldable Design - The trend of using foldable elements in furniture design presents disruptive innovation opportunities for creating flexible and adaptable pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The furniture design industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by embracing hybrid furniture, multi-functional storage solutions, and foldable design elements.
2. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can benefit from the trend of multi-functional furniture by incorporating versatile and space-saving seating options for guests.
3. Interior Design - The interior design industry can leverage the trend of hybrid furniture to create stylish and practical storage solutions that optimize space in various settings.