Omri Barzeev's 'Zaza' chair is meant to blend felt and wood together in a harmonious fashion, and for me it does--primarily because it reminds me of a speaker. The conical shape of the seat itself and the joints where the wood meet the felt remind me of a giant version of a home theater speaker.
We've seen a number of innovative furniture designs that use sound and aural cues to help inform their shape. Check out some of my favorites below.
What's Driving This Trend
- Speaker-inspired Furniture
- Opportunity to design furniture inspired by audio and sound technology.
- Hybrid Material Furniture Design
- Opportunity to blend different materials for a unique furniture design.
- Multifunctional Furniture
- Opportunity to design furniture that combines multiple functions, such as sound and seating.
Who This Affects Most
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to offer innovative, speaker-inspired designs.
- Audio Technology
- Opportunity for audio technology companies to collaborate with furniture designers to create speaker-inspired furniture.
- Interior Design
- Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate speaker-inspired furniture into their designs.
