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Illusionary Ceramic Side Tables

The 'Plisago' Side Table Creates Visual Texture with Porcelain

— December 19, 2018 — Art & Design
The 'Plisago' side table appears to be made from soft textiles that have been tightly pulled over sturdy base, but is actually made from an unlikely material to create this illusionary design.

Created by Studio Besau-Marguerre for Fürstenberg, the table is crafted from porcelain, which makes it something of a departure from conventional building materials for furniture. The porcelain has been crafted in such a way to create visual texture that is angular, slightly imperfect from afar yet stylishly elegant from an unclose perspective.

The 'Plisago' side table has been designed in several subtle color choices and in two height variations, and conveys the aesthetic of today with a material that has otherwise been confined to the china cabinet. The table is the Gold Winner of the German Design Award for 2018.
Trend Themes
1. Illusionary Design - Using unconventional materials to create an illusionary design that appears to be made from one material but is actually made from another.
2. Visual Texture - Crafting furniture with materials that create visual texture and unique aesthetic from afar but elegant appearance up close.
3. Reinventing Traditional Materials - Exploring new applications for traditional materials, such as porcelain, to create innovative furniture designs.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to experiment with unconventional materials and create visually intriguing designs.
2. Interior Design - Designers can incorporate illusionary furniture designs with visual texture into interior spaces to add an element of surprise and uniqueness.
3. Home Decor - Opportunity for home decor retailers to offer furniture pieces that reinvent traditional materials and provide a fresh, contemporary feel to living spaces.
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