Concrete Furniture is Weatherproof and Unexpectedly Elegant Aesthetically
Amelia Roblin — June 15, 2012 — Art & Design
References: simon-busse & notcot.org
Looks need not be sacrificed for practicality and the same goes for the opposite. This Concrete Furniture set demonstrates how some of the optimal features of outdoor movables can be achieved and celebrated through material and form.
Simon Busse has designed a chair, a narrow planter and a multifunctional footstool that can also act as a side table in two different orientations. Each of these pieces has been cast from the cement and gravel mixture and set into surprisingly dainty shapes considering the weight of the hardened substance. The seat has relatively slender legs and a thin backrest. And despite the lengthy span across the top of the ottoman, its heaviness is well supported. This Concrete Furniture series also boasts an imperviousness to the elements.
Simon Busse has designed a chair, a narrow planter and a multifunctional footstool that can also act as a side table in two different orientations. Each of these pieces has been cast from the cement and gravel mixture and set into surprisingly dainty shapes considering the weight of the hardened substance. The seat has relatively slender legs and a thin backrest. And despite the lengthy span across the top of the ottoman, its heaviness is well supported. This Concrete Furniture series also boasts an imperviousness to the elements.
Trend Themes
1. Concrete Furniture - Design and manufacture furniture from cement and gravel blend to create aesthetically pleasing outdoor furniture that is durable and weatherproof.
2. Multifunctional Footstools - Develop a series of multifunctional footstools that double as side tables to cater to consumers looking for versatile outdoor furniture.
3. Narrow Planter Design - Introduce narrow planters in outdoor furniture pieces to cater to consumers looking for outdoor decor that is both functional and beautiful.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Explore the potential for cement and gravel blend in furniture manufacturing to create weatherproof outdoor furniture.
2. Outdoor Decor Retail - Provide customers with versatile outdoor furniture, such as multifunctional footstools, to increase sales and customer satisfaction.
3. Landscape Design - Partner with furniture manufacturers to incorporate functional and aesthetically pleasing planters in outdoor furniture pieces to enhance the overall outdoor design aesthetic.
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