There is a spec of functionality to be found in the eccentric surface treatment of the Squares Desk; however, for the most part, the application of its more curious components is for the purpose of a wacky aesthetic.
This contemporary writing table is made of solid Amarello wood from Brazil, as well as smokey oak. These assemble to form quite a standard-looking piece of furniture. A deep dark finish and a luxurious leather writing pad make the workstation rather refined and beautiful, but obviously there is more to it than that.
Many small cubes of porous marble have been applied to the sides, the legs, the top and the drawers (as knobs) of Olivier Dolle's Squares Desk. These produce a pixelated effect that references the old style of Art Deco and more recent Deconstructivism.
Cube-Covered Escritoires
The Squares Desk Displays Unusual Accents of Rough Cuts of Stone
Trend Themes
1. Pixelated Aesthetics - The use of small cubes of porous marble to create a pixelated effect in furniture design presents opportunities for creating visually striking and unique pieces.
2. Art Deco Revival - Referencing the old style of Art Deco in furniture design opens up opportunities to infuse retro aesthetics with modern functionality.
3. Deconstructivist Influences - Incorporating elements of Deconstructivism into furniture design allows for the creation of unconventional and abstract pieces that challenge traditional norms.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The use of unconventional surface treatments like small cubes of porous marble can disrupt the traditional furniture manufacturing industry by offering unique and visually appealing designs.
2. Interior Design - The incorporation of pixelated aesthetics inspired by Art Deco and Deconstructivism in furniture design provides interior designers with new opportunities to create visually striking and eclectic spaces.
3. Luxury Home Decor - Integrating luxurious materials like Amarello wood and smokey oak with unique design elements like pixelated surfaces can disrupt the luxury home decor industry by offering high-end products with unexpected and artistic details.