# Coastal Line-Inspired Furniture Charles Travelyan’s Experiments with Furniture Make an Impression By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-12-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-travelyan References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/09/24/fuse-charles-trevelyan-carpenters-workshop-gallery-new-york-exhibition/) & [charlestrevelyan](https://www.charlestrevelyan.com) Charles Tzravelyan is an Australian designer who founded the London-based studio that carries his name. The creative’s latest endeavor in the world of furniture embraces nature. Currently exhibited at the Carpenter Workshop Gallery in New York City, the designer’s [pebble-like benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-black) and skeletal furnishings are a point of interest for those who look toward the natural and unconventional. The concept for the ‘Fuse’ seating — a duo of [monolithic marble benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-frammenti), is inspired by Charles Travelyan’s strolls “along the coastline in his native Australia.” His desire of “assembling [surf-rounded pebbles] together” is an example of how a simple concept can become reality. The ‘Fuse’ benches are made with Hotavlje stone. To accompany Charles Travelyan’s monolithic furniture are a number of “[delicate bronze tables and lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pierre-renart).” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Coastal-inspired Furniture:** Opportunity for designers to create furniture that embraces nature and brings a sense of the unconventional. - **Natural and Unconventional Design:** Opportunity to explore unconventional design concepts inspired by nature to create unique and eye-catching furniture. - **Integration of Sculptural Elements:** Opportunity to incorporate sculptural elements into furniture design, adding a visually striking touch to interiors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Opportunity for furniture designers to explore new concepts inspired by nature and create innovative, nature-inspired furniture pieces. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate unconventional furniture pieces with a natural aesthetic into their projects, creating unique and memorable spaces. - **Art and Sculpture:** Opportunity for artists and sculptors to explore the integration of functional furniture elements into their artistic creations, blurring the line between art and design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Monolithic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossil-furniture.md) - [Nature-Inspired Rocky Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-rubble.md) - [Coastal-Inspired Sleek Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canyon-collection-1.md) - [Sculptural Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightness-of-form.md) - [Unique Burl-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-heston-studio.md) - [3D-Printed Modern Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-collection.md) - [Oceanic-Themed Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-cober.md) - [Glass Geometry Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-collection.md) - [Topographical Recycled Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-coffee-tables.md)