Adorning stone company Arca's showroom is American designer Kelly Wearstler's collection of sculptural marble furniture. Titled 'Nudo,' the release consists of 16 eye-catching pieces that debuted during Miami Art Week. As one might guess, the primary material for these silhouettes is marble supplied by Arca.
The furniture pieces draw viewers in with an intriguing juxtaposition between the hard material and the soft, curvaceous lines. Kelly Wearstler embraced different colors of the marble to diversify the capsule. The designer shares that with the Nudo collection, "[she] was deeply interested in exploring the possibility of creating a real softness through curvaceous shapes within the fortitude of marble."
The sculptural marble furniture is additionally informed by the art of different practices. Arca and Wearstler presented the Nudo capsule in a "fabric-lined installation."
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What's Driving This Trend
- Marble Furniture Collections
- The use of marble for furniture collections continues to be popular, providing an opportunity for designers to create unique and eye-catching pieces.
- Sculptural Furniture Design
- Sculptural design elements incorporate curves and silhouettes that capture the eye of consumers, providing a chance for designers to create functional art.
- Art-inspired Furniture Design
- Incorporating art elements into furniture design, such as creating fabric-lined installations, creates a unique viewing experience for consumers, presenting an opportunity for designers to offer a new perspective on traditional pieces.
Who This Affects Most
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Manufacturers in the furniture industry can invest in marble furniture lines as an opportunity to attract consumers with unique and luxurious designs.
- Interior Design
- Interior designers can offer sculptural and art-inspired furniture pieces as options to create statement pieces in their projects and provide high-end solutions for clients.
- Stone Processing
- Stone processing companies can explore opportunities to supply marble for furniture collections, working with designers to create new and innovative products for the market.
