The Stone House marks the solo debut of Dutch Designer Stefan Scholten. The sustainability-made furniture series is part of the Masterly - The Dutch in Milano exhibition at Palazzo Turati. Scholten's design was inspired by Forte Dei Marmi, an area of Italy best known for its marble quarries. The designer was keen to explore different ways to repurpose stone waste, a common practice in this particular industry.
The designer's project found a way to upcycle discarded stone to create minimalist furniture pieces through material research. The collection includes a series of dining chairs, a bench, a coffee table, and a dining table. The designer used traditional techniques such as terrazzo with a mix of bold colors and shapes to create the pieces.
Upcycled Stone Furniture
Stefan Scholten Created the Stone House Series as a Debut Solo Exhibition
Trend Themes
1. Upcycling - Using discarded materials to create stylish and eco-friendly furniture pieces can disrupt the furniture industry and drive sustainability.
2. Terrazzo Resurgence - The use of terrazzo - a composite material made of chips of marble, quartz, granite or glass - could make a comeback as a popular design trend.
3. Circular Design - The Stone House series exemplifies the circular design concept by taking waste from one industry and transforming it into an entirely new product and industry.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Furniture manufacturers can explore incorporating upcycled materials into their production process to become more sustainable and reduce waste.
2. Stone Industry - The stone industry can adopt circular design practices and repurpose waste into new products like furniture pieces.
3. Interior Design - Interior designers can embrace the upcycling trend and create stylish and unique spaces that are eco-friendly and sustainable.