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Contemporary Metal Chairs

This Avant-Garde Design Surrenders Comfort for Style

— August 13, 2015 — Art & Design
While some desire furniture that is comfortable and relaxing, an increasing amount of home decor is utilizing cold metals and hard lines in order to portray avant-garde design ideals.

Nikita Bukoros paired up with design bureau ODESD2 and created the 'E3' chair and 'E4' bar stool, the newest additions in the "E' furniture line. With slate and black and brown colors, these mature chairs pair artistic design with functionality. The seats of the chairs are stylistically rigid and their depth allows them to maintain a suitable level of comfort. Small pillows, wooden armrests and felt textures counteract the harsh appearance of each object.

While comfort may not be this line's number one focus, the avant-garde design of the E-series chairs certainly brings style and flair to a home looking for a contemporary feel.
Trend Themes
1. Avant-garde Furniture - Designing furniture with hard lines and cold metals for those seeking contemporary style over comfort.
2. Stylistically Rigid Chairs - Designing chairs that maintain a level of comfort while also providing an avant-garde aesthetic with small pillows, wooden armrests, and felt textures.
3. Functionality in Design - Incorporating artistic design with functionality to create furniture that is mature and stylish, such as the E3 chair and E4 bar stool from the 'E' furniture line by Nikita Bukoros and ODESD2.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Designing avant-garde furniture that prioritizes contemporary style over traditional comfort can disrupt the furniture industry for those seeking a unique aesthetic.
2. Interior Design - Incorporating stylistically rigid chairs and other avant-garde furniture into interior design can create a unique, modern and sophisticated atmosphere in a home or office.
3. Artistic Home Decor - Focusing on incorporating artistic design with functionality in furniture design can disrupt traditional home decor aesthetics for those seeking a mature and stylish environment, such as the E3 chair and E4 bar stool from the 'E' furniture line by Nikita Bukoros and ODESD2.
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