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Simply Plaited Seats

Megaweave by Dunja Weber is Chic

— December 4, 2011 — Art & Design
The Megaweave by Dunja Weber is a stunning stool steeped in tradition and fused with contemporary design. It takes an average basket weave design and spices it up by using a rather unique material and creating a lot of negative space, which is often considered a no-no when weaving. The tighter the weave the better since that always signaled a sturdy and watertight creation.

Instead, Megaweave by Dunja Weber utilizes the basket weave design for a purely aesthetic reason. This outdoor seat is made out of wrought iron bars, which ensures that it will be sturdy no matter what. As for being watertight, the metal itself is waterproof, and since it is not carrying anything but the weight of the sitter, that is not an issue.
Trend Themes
1. Contemporary Weaving - Opportunity for artists to experiment with traditional weaving techniques in contemporary designs and materials, creating unique and functional pieces like the Megaweave stool.
2. Negative Space Design - Exploring the use of negative space in traditionally tight woven designs, offering a new look and feel in functional pieces like outdoor seating.
3. Wrought Iron Furniture - A renewed interest in wrought iron as a strong and waterproof material for furniture design, offering a potential shift towards more durable outdoor seating options.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Designers can experiment with materials and traditional techniques to create modern and functional pieces like the Megaweave stool.
2. Outdoor Living - Opportunity for outdoor furniture manufacturers and retailers to promote new designs and materials like the wrought iron bars used in the Megaweave stool.
3. Metalworking - Metalworkers can create unique and durable functional pieces for indoor and outdoor use, utilizing materials like wrought iron bars and experimenting with negative space design principles.
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