Scarf-Tied Stools

Esa by Goncalo Campos Doesn't Need Nails or Glue to Stand Up

'ESA' by Gonçalo Campos is a series of furniture by a young up-and-coming Portuguese designer. ESA can be used as a seat, table or rack, depending on how it is configured and uses only a scarf to keep all of its wooden components together.

The floral scarf that keep ESA by Gonçalo Campos together acts as a pretty decoration to the rather simple, natural wood pieces. I'm not sure how sturdy ESA is, but experimentation is half the fun-just don't put anything too delicate or breakable on top.

Versatile Furniture
Opportunity for designers to create multi-functional furniture pieces using minimal materials and innovative assembly techniques.
Sustainable Design
A chance to incorporate sustainable materials and methods into furniture design and production, reducing waste, carbon footprint and costs.
Fashion & Interiors
The merging of fashion and interior design, with opportunities to incorporate fabrics, patterns and textures in furniture design.

Where This Applies

Furniture Manufacturing
Manufacturers can explore new techniques for creating sturdy and multi-functional furniture pieces using minimal materials and resources.
Interior Design
Interior designers can incorporate sustainable and visually appealing furniture pieces made from innovative materials into residential or commercial spaces.
Fashion Design
Fashion designers can extend their focus to create textiles that can be used in furniture design, allowing for unique patterns and collaborations between fashion and design.
SCORE
1.4 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 15%
Activity 19%
Freshness 8%

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