# Experimental Material Furniture Ford Standard Explored the Possibilities Its Components Allow for By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-06-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-standard References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/qualities-material-fort-standard/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [fortstandard](http://fortstandard.com/) Furniture brand [Ford Standard's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xxx) collection 'Qualities of Material' was inspired by the possibilities that its [natural materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agra-forma) are capable of -- reimagining traditional crafting techniques in order to create [unique contemporary pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-collections). The company uses materials such as stone, wood and leather to do this, leaving the natural characteristics of each exposed while shaping them in a fresh new way. The Qualities of Material collection includes a storage closet that features doors that look like industrial crates, a bench and table set with geometric detailing, a sharply shaped chair that uses a single piece of wood for an intriguing back support and a coffee table with three-legged support. By leaving the materials used in the pieces exposed, Ford Standard celebrates the possibilities granted by it while complementing the collection with its natural designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Experimental-material Furniture:** Exploring the use of natural materials in furniture design, highlighting the potential for unique contemporary pieces. - **Reimagined Crafting Techniques:** Revitalizing traditional crafting methods by incorporating fresh approaches and materials, resulting in innovative furniture designs. - **Exposed Material Aesthetics:** Showcasing the natural characteristics of materials like stone, wood, and leather in furniture, creating visually captivating and authentic pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunities exist for furniture manufacturers to experiment with natural materials and innovative design techniques to create unique and visually appealing products. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate experimental-material furniture into their projects, offering clients distinctive and contemporary design options. - **Craftsmanship and Artisanal Trades:** Artisans and craftsmen can explore reimagined crafting techniques to produce one-of-a-kind furniture pieces that showcase the beauty and potential of natural materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Steel Hybrid Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloc-studios.md) - [Single Material Minimal Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xxx.md) - [Natural Material-Emphasizing Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-made1.md) - [Sculptural Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightness-of-form.md) - [Refined Mdf Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undressed-series.md) - [Metal-Centric Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sight-unseen-1.md) - [Plywood Furniture Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/join-collection.md) - [Artful Plywood Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bla-station.md) - [Minimal Collaborative Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ash-furniture.md)