'Corks' is the name of the first-ever solo show in North America from Jasper Morrison, which shows off all-cork furniture designs at New York City's Kasmin Gallery. The collection of furniture pieces includes a chaise lounge, tables of various heights, stools and other seating designs, as well as other unconventional pieces like a bookshelf and even a fireplace surround.
All of the cork furniture pieces were created from the material that was left over from the production of wine bottle cork stoppers, which creates unique visual details on the designs.
The exhibition space at the Kasmin Gallery has been styled like a domestic space, complete with walls that are painted a deep green color and adorned with line drawings of each of the all-cork furniture styles from the London-based designer.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Sustainable Furniture
- The use of recycled cork as a material for furniture presents an opportunity for sustainable furniture solutions.
- Eco-friendly Design
- Incorporating eco-friendly design elements such as recycled cork into home décor and furniture is becoming increasingly popular among environmentally conscious consumers.
- Cork Creativity
- Designers are exploring the creative potential of cork as a material to create unique and innovative furniture pieces.
Where This Applies
- Furniture Design
- Furniture designers can embrace the use of cork as a sustainable and innovative material in their designs.
- Wine Industry
- The wine industry could explore new ways to repurpose leftover cork material by partnering with furniture designers or manufacturers.
- Home Decor
- Incorporating cork furniture pieces into home décor could present a new trend in both eco-friendly and stylish interior design solutions.
