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Fragmented Plywood Furnishings

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Mate Chair and Table Are Versatile and Customizable

— April 6, 2013 — Art & Design
The Mate Chair is a customizable furniture piece created by designer Dave Rittinger. Made from reclaimed wood, the fragmented seater features a versatile and fun design that can be transformed according to its user's aesthetic preference.

This transformable furniture piece displays a sleek and linear frame that is collapsed to reveal an angle enriched foundation of multiple wood levels. When collapsed, the complex Mate Chair reveals its matching counterpart, the Mate Table.

Hidden within the seater's square foundation, the fragmented table can be brought out or safely stowed away without worry. This furniture duo makes a perfect addition to any small scaled interior that is in need of space saving design. The chair and table combo also serve as a striking spatial focal point thanks to their sculptural foundation and wood gradient texture.
Trend Themes
1. Customizable Furniture Design - The trend of creating customizable furniture pieces opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating furniture that meets each person's unique needs and preferences.
2. Space-saving Furniture - The trend of creating furniture that maximizes limited space presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in designing compact and multi-functional furniture pieces.
3. Reclaimed Wood Furniture - The trend of using reclaimed wood to create furniture pieces not only promotes sustainability but also presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating furniture pieces with a unique and environmentally friendly aesthetic.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The furniture design industry can innovate by creating more customizable furniture pieces that cater to customers' unique needs and preferences.
2. Interior Design - The interior design industry can take advantage of space-saving furniture pieces that provide functionality while enhancing the overall aesthetics of a living space.
3. Sustainability - The sustainability industry can adopt the trend of using reclaimed materials, such as wood, to create environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing designs.
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