The intricate forms at play within the Masters Barstool are the artistic product of uniting the styles of three iconic chairs of the modernist period. Eugeni Quitllet collaborated with Philippe Starck to make this furnishing for Kartell, expanding upon the shorter dining chair version that was designed previously.
The knowledgeable furniture buff might be able to recognize references to the Eames’ Molded Plastic Chair, to the Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen and to the Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen. Their fluid contours and enticing outlines have been superimposed onto one another to produce void silhouettes that seem to weave together. The metal material is curvaceous and graceful, even though very different influences were intertwined and blended to make the beautiful Masters Bar Stool.
What's Driving This Trend
- Fluid Contours
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploration of new materials and manufacturing techniques that can create similar fluid contours and enticing outlines in various products.
- Iconic Chair Mashup
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and production of furniture that combines the styles and influences of multiple iconic chairs, creating unique and visually appealing pieces.
- Blending Design Inspirations
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Development of innovative techniques and technologies to seamlessly blend different design inspirations and create products with a cohesive aesthetic.
Who This Affects Most
- Furniture Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporation of mixed chair styles to create unique and marketable furniture pieces that appeal to consumers looking for visually striking and innovative designs.
- Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementation of advanced manufacturing processes to efficiently produce furniture with complex shapes and integrated design elements.
- Material Science
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Research and development of new materials that offer both visual appeal and structural integrity for the creation of intricately designed furniture.
