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These Furniture Pieces are Made with Japanese Influences

— August 18, 2016 — Art & Design
This furniture is made with Japanese influences by Swedish design firm 'Claesson Koivisto Rune' who creates it for Italian furniture manufacturer 'Arflex.'

The collection is titled 'Bonsai' -- an artistic planting technique that is unique to Japan. The furniture pieces consist of seating as well as a foot-rest that are both curved in their shape and offered in rich green, deep blue and pastel blue colors. The rounded shapes of these pieces embody a Japanese influence -- as they were inspired by the rounded bushes and shrubs that are found in Japanese gardens.

These furniture pieces are quirky and their cultural inspiration makes them stand out in a market that can often be oversaturated with more traditional products.

Trend Themes

  1. Cultural Integration — Swedish and Italian designers integrate Japanese culture into modern furniture design.
  2. Nature-inspired Shapes — Furniture pieces inspired by Japanese shrubbery showcase a trend towards natural shapes in modern design.
  3. Color Palette Expansion — Use of Japanese-inspired color palettes expands the traditional color options in modern furniture design.

Industry Implications

  1. Furniture Manufacturing — Opportunity to integrate cultural inspiration into furniture design to stand out in a competitive market.
  2. Interior Design — Utilizing furniture pieces that showcase cultural inspiration can add unique character to interior design projects.
  3. Retail — Stores can incorporate furniture with unique cultural inspiration to differentiate themselves from competitors.
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