Made for the musically-inclined, the Piano Bookshelf is a masterpiece on at least two levels. The last piano from the first half of last century built in Riga Pianofactory was converted into a stunning piece of furniture. Although some might view the Piano Bookshelf as instrumental sacrilege, others will see it as a beautiful preservation of the past. Especially since the body of the piano was damaged and its keys broken.
With strings and hammers removed, the piano was hollowed out and deepened, to better accommodate its literary library. The keypad was then restored in order to give the Piano Bookshelf a cleaner aesthetic. The finished product is now the home of Real Stories from land and sea collection.
What's Driving This Trend
- Vintage Furniture
- Transforming musical instruments into functional and stylish pieces of furniture presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the vintage furniture market.
- Repurposed Design
- Repurposing damaged or unused items, like pianos, into unique furniture pieces offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the sustainable design industry.
- Multifunctional Home Decor
- Creating furniture that serves multiple purposes, such as combining musical instruments with storage space, offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the home decor market.
Who This Affects Most
- Vintage Furniture
- The vintage furniture industry can explore opportunities in transforming musical instruments into functional and stylish pieces for nostalgic consumers.
- Sustainable Design
- The sustainable design industry can embrace repurposed design to create unique and environmentally-friendly furniture pieces, like the Piano Bookshelf.
- Home Decor
- The home decor industry can incorporate multifunctional furniture designs that combine musical instruments with storage or display functionalities.
