Anima Ona designed sculptural side tables out of repurposed scrap gravestones. The sculptural objects are part of the Teile series. The German-Spanish studio is exhibiting the designs at the Supersalone fair during Milan design week.
The Teile series includes five repurposed sculptural pieces. The designer obtained the gravestone scraps used in the collection from a German manufacturer. Stone blocks from all around the world are acquired by the manufacturer, who then transforms them into honorable gravestones. Anima Ona transforms the offcuts into conceptual furniture. Negative space is carved into the interior of the scraps, creating unique patterns. Two of the featured sculptures are made from limestone. Another is made from travertine, while the others are made from green-tinged Alpengrum marble and Silbergrau stone.
Image Credit: Anima Ona
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Repurposed Sculptural Furniture
- There is an opportunity to transform scrap materials or byproducts from one industry into unique and conceptual furniture pieces that could disrupt traditional furniture design.
- Negative Space Design
- Designers can experiment with the use of negative space to create unique and visually appealing patterns that could become a trend in multiple industries, including fashion and graphic design.
- Sustainable Manufacturing
- As more designers seek to repurpose materials, there may be an opportunity to develop more sustainable manufacturing practices that take advantage of previously unused or discarded materials.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture Design
- Repurposing materials from other industries could lead to a new wave of furniture design that prioritizes sustainability and unique aesthetics.
- Architecture
- Incorporating negative space design elements into new architectural projects could create visually stunning and innovative buildings that set new standards in the industry.
- Construction Materials Manufacturing
- Manufacturers can explore opportunities to repurpose byproducts from the construction industry into new products and materials, creating a more sustainable and circular supply chain.
