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Sculptural Murano Glass Furniture

Vincenzo De Cotiis' Capsule Embraces an Expressionist Approach

— October 2, 2018 — Art & Design
Italian architect Vincenzo De Cotiis uses recycled fiberglass among other materials for his stunningly artistic Murano glass furniture collection. Referred to as 'En Plein Air objects,' the elegant pieces fuse avant-garde and expressionism. The resulting silhouettes are, without a doubt, of high interest to collectors as the mixed-material exterior allows for textures and aesthetics to contrast.

Vincenzo De Cotiis arranges each piece in the Murano glass furniture capsule to contain a "semi-previous stone and cast brass set in resin." The sculptural objects — a total of 20, engage audience members by challenging the combination and perception of materials. The eclectic exterior surfaces are further reinforced with an experimental flair through abstract frameworks that juxtapose traditional furniture formats.
Trend Themes
1. Expressionist Murano Glass - Opportunities for innovatively fusing traditional expressionism with modern Murano glass furniture designs using alternative materials and mixed-media.
2. Recycled Fiberglass Furniture - Disruptive potential for creating more sustainable furniture by repurposing fiberglass and other recycled materials in the production of Murano glass furniture pieces.
3. Eclectic Textured Aesthetics - Opportunities for creating bold statement pieces in the furniture industry by combining contrasting textures and experimental flair within the traditional furniture format.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Furniture - Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating more experimental and eclectic designs using alternative materials that incorporate traditional motifs and Murano glass in high-end furniture pieces.
2. Sustainable Design - The use of recycled materials such as fiberglass in production has the potential to transform the furniture industry by offering sustainable, eco-friendly design options in the market.
3. Artistic Home Decor - Innovative opportunities for artists and designers to combine expressionist aesthetics with avant-garde concept and technique to create bespoke textured pieces with a sculptural quality for artistic home decor.
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