Italian furniture manufacturer known as Gufram works in collaboration with New York-based design studio Snarkitecture on the newest Sculpted `series. It is a collection that is made up of five domestic sculptures -- all of which border the line of art and furniture.
The pieces are designed with a soft design language, using foam that has been treated with a special paint that is developed by Gufram themselves over 50 years ago. The series is made up of a bar cabinet, a coffee table, an armchair, a low table, and a bookshelf. These are made by hand by Gufram's skilled artisans and it all starts off with a block of the aforementioned polyurethan foam for a concrete texture.
Domestic Artful Furniture Series
Gufram and Snarkitecture Join on the Sculpted Series
Trend Themes
1. Art-furniture Combo - The rise of furniture pieces that blur the line between art and functional furnishings presents an opportunity for artists and furniture makers to team up and innovate in new, unique ways.
2. Handcrafted Design - As consumers increasingly value uniqueness and craftsmanship, there is potential for industries that produce handcrafted goods -- such as furniture making -- to see a resurgence in demand.
3. Innovative Foam Painting - Gufram's use of a special foam painting technique that they developed over 50 years ago highlights the potential for innovation in materials and processes to disrupt various industries, including art and furniture design.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design and Manufacturing - The Sculpted series by Gufram and Snarkitecture represents an opportunity for furniture makers to produce unique, art-inspired items that appeal to a growing population of design-conscious consumers.
2. Interior Design - As furniture pieces push the boundaries of traditional design and function, interior designers have the potential to create more visually interesting and personalized spaces for their clients.
3. Art and Design Collaboration - The collaboration between Gufram and Snarkitecture demonstrates how artists and designers can combine their skills to create unique, boundary-breaking works that appeal to a wider range of consumers.