The 'Cursive Structure' furniture collection is a demure range of flowing decor solutions that draw inspiration from the aesthetic of Chinese calligraphy known as Caoshu. Designed by Chulan Kwak, the collection includes ornate pieces such as the Dragon Console Table and the Dragon Chair that all highlight a sculptural form that makes them more like works of art than functional furniture. Each piece, however, is outfitted with a stainless steel panel for placing objects or sitting to make them an unexpectedly functional form for a space.
The 'Cursive Structure' furniture collection is achieved using bent plywood that's been painted jet black in order to further embolden the correlation to Chinese calligraphy and make them an orange statement in places of business or homes.
Image Credit: Chulan Kwak
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Chinese Calligraphy-inspired Furniture
- Innovation opportunity to merge traditional art forms and modern furniture design to create unique and functional pieces for homes and businesses.
- Sculptural Furniture
- Opportunity to design furniture that can be functional and at the same time double as works of art.
- Bent Plywood Furniture
- Innovation opportunity to create furniture using curved wood that serves as a sturdy and malleable alternative to traditional solid wood pieces.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Designers and manufacturers can capitalize on the growing demand for unique and personalized furniture pieces that double as art.
- Interior Design
- Interior designers can utilize the 'Cursive Structure' collection to incorporate an unexpected and eye-catching design element in their projects.
- Art and Design Retail
- Retailers that specialize in modern and art-based furniture can take advantage of the trend towards sculptural and unique furniture pieces for consumers.
