# Multifaceted Industrial Furnishings The Acciaio Series 2 Explores the Geometries of Surface By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-02-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acciaio-series-2 References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/46075/) & [lipsmax.net](http://www.lipsmax.net/news/Entries/2011/11/9_Report_Qubique_Berlin_2011.html) It may take a little bit of extra work by your eyes to make sense of the abstract structures in the Acciaio Series 2. The collection is a new assortment of furniture by [Max Lipsey](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acciaio-series) that builds upon a set of earlier and more familiar pieces. In other words, the uses of these functional sculptures are less recognizable. Nevertheless, you will begin to distinguish the shape of a chair, a coffee table, a lamp, a partition and a bench-table hybrid. Each is assembled from [perforated panels of metal mesh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facet-collection), cut to triangular forms that construct curiously cubist objects. Not a single item can be called boring, for each one looks completely unique from every perspective. Acciaio Series 2 even stimulates one's taste for eccentric design by simultaneously exuding [industrial and whimsical qualities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a45-system). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Geometric Industrial Aesthetic:** Exploring the use of geometric shapes in industrial design, creating unique and unconventional pieces. - **Functional Sculptures:** Creating furniture that is not only functional but also serves as a sculptural piece of art. - **Abstract Furniture:** Introducing abstract and unusual forms to furniture design, creating visually impactful pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** Opportunity in furniture design to create pieces that are both functional and visually stimulating. - **Industrial Design:** Creating industrial design pieces that push beyond traditional forms and explore unconventional shapes. - **Art:** Combining functional design and art to create unique and unconventional pieces that are both practical and visually impactful. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Steel Hybrid Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloc-studios.md) - [Metal-Centric Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sight-unseen-1.md) - [Expressive Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bells-whistles.md) - [Dynamic Structural Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermass-and-alton.md) - [Wireframed-Based Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lines-series.md) - [Industrial-Inspired Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-art1.md) - [Sleek Dynamic Steel Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foln.md) - [Sculptural Living Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cromatica.md) - [Glass Geometry Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-collection.md)