South Korea-based design practice Fict Studio launches a minimalist range of marble-accent furniture to make a comment on the issue of industrial marble waste. As the material is quite popular in the realms of homeware design, the statement is a worthwhile one to make. The capsule boasts a stool, a chair, a side table, and a tray. Each one of the silhouettes boasts a subtle marble accent which is combined with resin to form the end product. The former material is sourced ethically as manufacturer Total Marble delivered "nearly 2,000 kilograms of broken slabs discarded daily as industrial waste."
The slick marble-accent furniture provides not only a platform to bring awareness to this issue but also displays the absolutely striking and beautiful properties of the material itself when in use.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Ethical-material Furniture
- Opportunity for using sustainable and ethically sourced materials to create furniture and make a statement about environmental issues.
- Industrial Waste Upcycling
- Opportunity to repurpose industrial waste materials, such as broken slabs of marble, into unique and environmentally conscious furniture designs.
- Minimalist-marble Design
- Opportunity to combine marble accents with minimalist design principles to create visually striking and sustainable furniture pieces.
Where This Applies
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to source and use ethically obtained materials and engage in sustainable practices.
- Interior Design
- Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate sustainable and visually striking furniture pieces made from upcycled materials into their design projects.
- Homeware Retail
- Opportunity for homeware retailers to offer unique and environmentally conscious furniture options to consumers.
