The usual relationship between a person and his chair involves one sitting down onto the object in question, but these Grounded/Floating earrings will make those who usually repose rethink the concept of a seat.
Exploring idea of duality, designer Vivian Chiu removes the four-legged movable from it's secure floor footing, only to suspend it from a chain and hang it several feet off of the ground. Luckily for the wearer, these stripped cane chairs are a fraction of their usual size and weight, measuring just 4 inches in height and made from painted brass.
Plato's chair takes a conventional from with a new function in these Grounded/Floating earrings, allowing design-minded fashionistas to sport a single dangling seat, or a succession of three connected.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Suspended Seating
- Designers are exploring the concept of suspending chairs and creating unique seating experiences.
- Miniature Furniture
- Designers are experimenting with creating miniature versions of traditional furniture, making them wearable accessories.
- Dual Function Jewelry
- Designers are creating jewelry pieces that serve a dual function, such as combining fashion with furniture.
Sectors Adopting This
- Furniture Design
- The furniture design industry can explore new ways to create suspended seating experiences.
- Fashion Accessories
- The fashion accessories industry can incorporate miniature furniture as unique and eye-catching accessories.
- Jewelry Design
- The jewelry design industry can explore the concept of dual-function jewelry, combining fashion with functionality.
