The James De Wulf Pool Table may look like a typical piece of billiard furniture from afar, but up close and personal it becomes a different story all together. Although pool tables are usually and predominantly made out of quarried slate, this one has been constructed out of concrete. Considering that the designer's material of choice is concrete, often incorporating other industrial materials such as with the Steel Fan Table, this should not come as a surprise.
What people might be astounded by is the price tag of the James De Wulf Pool Table. Selling between $16,000 and $18,000, it is an expensive slab of molded concrete. Perfect for the minimalist and modernist, it can be used indoors and outdoors.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Concrete Furniture
- The use of concrete as an alternative material for furniture and home decor presents disruptive affordability and durability opportunities.
- Industrial Design
- The trend towards industrial design, particularly in furniture and home decor, presents disruptive opportunities for raw materials innovations and customization.
- Luxury Minimalism
- The trend towards high-end, minimalist designs presents opportunities for disruptive pricing and material innovations.
Where This Applies
- Furniture and Home Decor
- The furniture and home decor industry presents opportunities for the use of concrete and other raw materials in innovative, cost-effective ways.
- Construction and Architecture
- The construction and architecture industry presents opportunities for the use of concrete and other industrial materials in innovative, customizable ways.
- Luxury Goods
- The luxury goods industry presents opportunities for disruptive pricing and material innovations in high-end, minimalist designs.
