# Textile-Inspired Hardwood Furniture Peter Mabeo Designs the Lesire Collection of Furniture By Amy Duong | Published 2024-09-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lesire-collection References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/the-lesire-collection-from-crochet-patterns-to-hardwood-furniture/) & [redirect.viglink](https://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_172693258531611&key=6ab1d62aaf9dbafae96546ba3ca1b2ac&libId=m1c67r3p0100x1tt000ULiqjc0tc0&loc=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2Fthe-lesire-collection-from-crochet-patterns-to-hardwood-furniture%2F&v=1&out=https%3A%2F%2Ffave.co%2F3XwVNGR&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2F&title=Lesire%20Collection%3A%20From%20Crochet%20Patterns%20to%20Hardwood%20Furniture&txt=Lesire%20Collection)  Peter Mabeo designs the Lesire collection which is a range of [hardwood furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collective-collection) inspired by textiles as a unique juxtaposing concept. Mabeo, who is also the founder of [Mabeo Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kompa-collection) has celebrated the intricate [lace crochet processes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-designs) that were prominent during the 1900s by South African women. The word 'Lesire' means 'wedding veil' in Tswana and nods to a textile known for its scallop-edged accent. The designer explains, “We find that looking for design directions that are universally applicable in a world that is separated from us, is easier when we reach for what is around us with care. Our craftwork finds a place when we start from what is familiar and what we appreciate, translating either literally or conceptually, with a sense of freedom that is accommodating to what we have learnt and also to what is innate.” Image Credit: Mabeo Studio ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 28% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Textile-influenced Craftsmanship:** The Lesire collection embodies a blend of traditional textile motifs and modern furniture design, offering a fresh take on aesthetic functionality. - **Cultural Homage Through Design:** Mabeo's celebration of South African women's lace crochet techniques fuses cultural appreciation with contemporary furniture, creating designs that tell a story. - **Localized Inspiration in Global Products:** Design strategies that draw from local traditions and craftsmanship are providing new avenues for globally appealing, yet culturally rooted furniture pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Innovations in design are blending traditional textile patterns with modern furniture, expanding aesthetic possibilities. - **Home Decor:** The fusion of intricate lace-inspired details into hardwood furniture is creating new trends in personalized and meaningful home decor. - **Artisanal Craftsmanship:** Artisanal techniques like lace crochet are being elevated in luxury markets, merging handcraftsmanship with high-end furniture design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wooden Textural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corrugated-furniture.md) - [Ancestral Pattern Woodcraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-cloth-project.md) - [Cultural Wood Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-cloth-object.md) - [Textured Modern Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-collections.md) - [Nature-Inspired Lounge Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mayland-guest-lounge.md) - [Traditional African Courtyard-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traditional-african-courtyard.md) - [Luxury Artisanal Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kompa-collection.md) - [Contemporary African Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily.md) - [Artisan Furniture Debut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pirajean-lees.md)