The Split Collection isn't the first line to be comprised of furniture using more than one piece of material, yet it is one of the few that does so in a way that really accentuates this fact. The Split Collection mixes and matches wood and metal in a way that results in products that are full of dual-personalities. As though battling for more ground, the wood and metal alternate in an interlocking aesthetic that will mesmerize people immediately.
Designed by Axel Yberg of Akke Functional Art, a studio based in New York, the Split Collection is specifically made out of finished edge black walnut and square stock steel. At once playful and sophisticated, the maze-like element is grounded by modern, clean lines.
Dual Material Tables
The Split Collection by AXEL YBERG Takes on a Maze-Like Aesthetic
Trend Themes
1. Dual-material Design - An opportunity for designers to create products that mix and match different materials in a unique and playful way.
2. Interlocking Aesthetic - An opportunity for engineers to explore the use of interlocking materials to create mesmerizing designs.
3. Mixed-material Furniture - An opportunity for furniture makers to create products that have dual-personalities through the use of multiple materials.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The furniture industry can explore the use of mixed materials to create unique and eye-catching products.
2. Design - Designers can take advantage of the trend towards dual-material design to create products that are both functional and visually interesting.
3. Engineering - The use of interlocking materials in products offers an opportunity for engineers to create innovative and unique designs.