# 3D Ocean-Imitating Furniture Mathieu Lehanneur's Ocean Memories are Crafted From Marble and Bronze By Amy Duong | Published 2018-05-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-memories References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/04/28/mathieu-lehanneur-ocean-memories-carpenters-workshop-gallery/) & [mathieulehanneur.fr](http://www.mathieulehanneur.fr/works) Designer Mathieu Lehanneur creates the Ocean Memories collection, which is comprised of furniture crafted from marble and bronze. The capsule features a selection of [tables, stools, and benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossil-furniture) designed to imitate the [surface of the ocean's movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giorgetti-maserati-edition). The series is crafted using a unique 3D special effects software, often used by the film industry but implemented in Ocean Memories to translate the ocean currents into a form that can be digitally applied. Following this process, blocks of stone are cut by machine to replicate these digitally captured structures before a hand polishing process resulting in a glossy, liquid finish. Showcasing at the Carpenter's Workshop Gallery in Paris, Leganneur incorporates this digital technology to create monolithic benches, tables, and stools in [grey and white marble](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-frammenti), and polished bronze as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ocean-inspired Furniture:** There is an opportunity for furniture designers and manufacturers to create pieces that utilize 3D technology to portray the movement and beauty of the ocean. - **Digital Sculpting:** There is an opportunity for digital artists to explore sculpting and rendering software to create unique furniture designs with 3D technology. - **Hand Polishing:** There is an opportunity for companies to specialize in the hand polishing of furniture for a glossy, liquid finish that enhances the beauty of the design. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can explore the opportunities of using 3D technology to create ocean-inspired pieces that are functional and stylish. - **Film Industry:** The technology used in the film industry to create special effects can be utilized in furniture design to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the pieces. - **Artisanal Work:** Hand polishing can become a specialized skill utilized by furniture designers and manufacturers to create unique pieces that stand out in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sea-Inspired Table Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-materials.md) - [Chic Sustainable Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanides-table-collection.md) - [Ocean Abyss-Inspired Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abyss-horizon.md) - [Wave-Inspired Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seahorse-coffee-table.md) - [Shimmering Oceanic Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-table.md) - [Nature-Inspired Rocky Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-rubble.md) - [Geologically Fluid Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-geology-table-collection.md) - [Mindful Mediterranean Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marea-collection.md) - [Seashell-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traditional-and-digital-techniques.md)