Lloyd Tex takes inspiration from hi-fi speakers to create the new Poltrona Frau self-supporting bookcase. The bookcase features semi-transparent technical fabric panels that easily slide on a horizontal track to allow users easy access to its contents. Designed by the French creative Jean-Marie Massaud, the shelving system boasts a sleek aesthetic.
Poltrona Frau's shelving system features changeable geometric patterns due to its modular cubbies. According to the brand, the shelving uses "the most advanced technology [that] comes together with traditional materials such as wood in a delicate balance between different spirits of material." The bookcase uses an interplay of solids and voids to create a dynamic appearance. Consumers can select the fabric color in either light or dark shades.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Hi-fi Inspired Design
- Opportunity for incorporating the aesthetic and design principles of hi-fi speakers into furniture or interior design.
- Modular Cubbies
- Potential for designing modular shelving systems that can be tailored to meet the unique requirements of a user's storage needs.
- Semi-transparent Panels
- Incorporation of semi-transparent, technical fabric panels that can enhance aesthetics while providing easy access to contents of a shelving system.
Where This Applies
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to create speaker-inspired pieces that offer customizable shelving while incorporating translucent panels.
- Interior Design
- Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate the design principles of hi-fi speakers in their designs, especially modular cubbies and semi-transparent panels.
- Home Organization
- Ability for companies to enter the market by providing modular shelving solutions that provide easy access to contents while incorporating sleek designs with innovative materials.
