Kabiljo, a Viennese designer house, created two odd signature furniture pieces at Milan Design Week 2011, both looking good enough to eat. The first is called the 'Let them Sit Cake,' featuring multiple fake bags of flour topped with luscious-looking "icing" for the sitting area.
The second creation by Kabiljo is a little more shudder-inducing and urban. Called 'Fat,' the piece is a soft seating option that's designed to look as if it's a piece of hung meat.
The pieces were created with inspiration from Marie Antoinette, who celebrated the Vienna food staples of ham and pastries. These Kabiljo designs are surely ones that would be perfect for any food-lover.
Photo Credits: designboom, kabiljo
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Food-inspired Furniture
- There is an opportunity for designers to create furniture pieces that resemble food, providing a unique and playful aesthetic for consumers.
- Whimsical Design
- Designers can explore unconventional and imaginative concepts to create eye-catching furniture pieces that stand out in the market.
- Artistic Furniture
- Combining art and functionality, designers can create furniture pieces that double as visually stunning artworks.
Where This Applies
- Home Furnishings
- The home furnishings industry can incorporate food-inspired furniture designs to cater to consumers looking for distinctive and creative pieces for their living spaces.
- Interior Design
- Interior designers can leverage whimsical design trends to offer unique and personalized spaces for their clients, incorporating furniture that sparks conversation and adds a touch of fun.
- Art and Design Exhibitions
- Art and design exhibitions can showcase artistic furniture pieces that challenge traditional concepts, attracting art enthusiasts and collectors seeking statement pieces for their collections.
