The Extremis Picnik Table Serves up Simple Sophistication
Amelia Roblin — August 8, 2011 — Art & Design
References: extremis.be & trendir
Materials that have failed to impress the fussy are finding themselves playing vital roles in stylish pieces of furniture, and the Extremis Picnik Table is a perfect example of this phenomenon. The picnic table type molded from an industrial metal creates a surprising dining piece that can add to the fashionable quality of a kitchen, a cafe or an outdoor patio.
The reason that this bench and buffet combination work so well is due to the artistry involved with its elegance sculpting. A single sheet of powder-coated aluminum was given dimension with the fluid curving of its rigid surface, and with just two cuts, designers Dirk Wynants and Xavier Lust formed a table top and flanking two seats. The Extremis Picnik Table is small, sleek and succeeds at making casual look classy.
The reason that this bench and buffet combination work so well is due to the artistry involved with its elegance sculpting. A single sheet of powder-coated aluminum was given dimension with the fluid curving of its rigid surface, and with just two cuts, designers Dirk Wynants and Xavier Lust formed a table top and flanking two seats. The Extremis Picnik Table is small, sleek and succeeds at making casual look classy.
Trend Themes
1. Sculpted Aluminum Surfaces - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop new techniques to sculpt aluminum surfaces for furniture, creating unique and stylish designs.
2. Industrial Materials in Furniture - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Find new ways to incorporate industrial materials into furniture designs, transforming them into fashionable and sophisticated pieces.
3. Casual to Classy Furniture - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create furniture pieces that have a casual appearance but exude a classy and elegant aesthetic, using innovative design techniques.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Incorporate sculpted aluminum surfaces and industrial materials into furniture manufacturing processes, offering unique and stylish products to consumers.
2. Interior Design - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Utilize sculpted aluminum surfaces and casual to classy furniture designs in interior design projects, infusing spaces with cutting-edge style.
3. Hospitality and Restaurant Industry - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Integrate sculpted aluminum surfaces and casual to classy furniture into eateries and cafes, creating trendy and sophisticated dining experiences.
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