# Warped Geometry Furnishings The B U K Sideboard by Ji Delugre Features a Wood Construction By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-10-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-u-k-sideboard References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/vote/b-u-k-sideboard-by-ji-delugre/) & [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com) The B U K sideboard by designer Ji Delugre features a solid oak construction and takes on a [warped geometric form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tong-side-table). The stunning furniture piece is inspired by the visual relationship between light and shadow and channels distorted imagery often associated with the dream world. Evoking movement and dimension the B U K sideboard by Ji Delugre marries aesthetics with user-practicality. The piece is made by ESTAMPILLE52 workshop, at the Viaduc des Arts in Paris. The [solid oak sideboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hayashi-cabinet) features a glossy wax finish that adds a protective layer to its natural wood materiality. Fusing traditional craftsmanship techniques with complex and modern design concepts, this eccentric furniture piece provides storage while resembling a [sculptural piece of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cromatica) when displayed within one's home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Warped Geometric Furniture:** By exploring visual relationships between light and shadow, designers can create furniture pieces that blur the line between art and functionality. - **Combining Craftsmanship and Complex Design Concepts:** By fusing traditional techniques with modern design, furniture designers can create unique and practical pieces that appeal to both aesthetics and user functionality. - **Artistic Storage Solutions:** By designing furniture pieces that serve a dual purpose, as both storage and artistic displays, designers can provide innovative and functional solutions for homeowners. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can embrace unique and unusual design concepts to create furniture pieces that break from convention and appeal to customers looking for original and artistic items for their home. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate eccentric and artful furniture pieces to add character and personality to any living space, while providing storage and practicality. - **Woodworking and Carpentry:** Woodworkers and carpenters can explore new techniques and incorporate modern design concepts to create furniture pieces that blur the line between artistic expression and traditional craftsmanship. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curvaceous Storage-Packed Sideboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embrace-sideboard.md) - [Offset Shelf Sideboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-slice-sideboard-concept.md) - [Twisting CGI-Designed Sideboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookscrew-sideboard.md) - [Curved Base Plywood Sideboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-embrace-sideboard.md) - [Twisted Wooden Boxed Sideboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deniz-aktay.md) - [Textured Oak Sideboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-james.md) - [Unique Burl-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-heston-studio.md) - [Puzzling Geometric Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linked-side-table.md) - [Artful Wooden Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knowledge-of-all-dark-things.md)