A large number of the furniture products on the market are inherently difficult to assemble and disassemble which can negatively affect their ability to be moved, so the 'Element No.1' table looks to change this.
Designed by Simo Lahtinen for Magisso, the table features a construction that is achieved with just three pieces and doesn't require any screws, glue, or tools to be built. This also allows it to be easily taken apart for storage or moving purposes and prevent damage from being incurred during transportation. This makes it a piece of furniture that won't need to be thrown away haphazardly between moves like some products from big box retailers.
Speaking on the 'Element No.1' table, Lahtinen said, "It is a stand against throwawayism and ‘disposable’ furniture that includes vain moving parts and does not endure disassembling."
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Disassembling Furniture
- Furniture that can be easily taken apart and assembled offers opportunities for new design concepts and foster a more eco-friendly approach to furniture design and consumption.
- Sustainable Furniture
- Designing furniture with materials that can be repurposed and making use of eco-friendly manufacturing processes offers opportunities to disrupt current industry norms.
- Tool-less Assembly
- Creating furniture that requires no tools or special skills to assemble can offer consumer convenience and new design possibilities.
Where This Applies
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Manufacturers can use sustainable materials and design furniture that is easy to assemble and disassemble for moving purposes in order to offer eco-friendly and practical furniture options.
- Home Improvement Retail
- Retailers that offer tool-less furniture that is eco-friendly and easily disassembled could attract consumers who are focused on sustainability and convenience.
- Eco-friendly Design
- Designers can explore new ideas and materials to create furniture that is sustainable, easy to assemble and disassemble, and offers consumers an eco-friendly option for home furnishings.
