There is always a new way to build with old materials, and Branch by Marc van der Voorn demonstrates this. The dining table may embody a vaguely medieval aesthetic, but its execution is calculated and contemporary.
The designer achieves a bit of a balancing act in the composition of the object as well as in its assembly. No two pieces of wood touch each other, the same goes for the primary steel components, and the overall form of the furnishing seems to rest lightly on the level European oak surface.
Looking at it from the side, the kitchen table has a weightless appearance, despite the density of the board on top. The black metal detailing gives Branch by Marc van der Voorn an industrial elegance so that the piece can complement a wide range of interior themes.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- New Material Combinations
- Innovative combinations of materials can create visually striking designs that are both contemporary and calculated
- Weightless Appearance
- Designs playing with a weightless appearance despite the use of dense materials is an interesting new trend
- Industrial Elegance
- There is an emerging trend in adding industrial details to furniture that give it a sense of elegance
Where This Applies
- Furniture Design
- Furniture designers can benefit from exploring unique combinations of materials and creating weightless designs that feature industrial detailing
- Interior Design
- Interior designers can incorporate the trend of industrial elegance and use furniture designs with weightless appearances to create visually striking spaces
- Construction Industry
- The construction industry can take advantage of this trend in material combinations by using new and innovative materials in building and architecture
