The clean lines of tabletops, backrests and seats are often visually cluttered from the "waist down" with clusters of vertical supports. The Rauma Collection has been rid of the 20 plus legs that would usually bear the weight of the upper surfaces. This was done by using a transparent material to build boxes and apply panels beneath each piece of furniture.
Max Ptk took clear panes of tempered glass, fixing two to either side of every dining chair. Two larger sheets attach to opposite ends of the dining table, adding support but keeping the set aesthetically clean and apparently minimal. Pieces of bent wood were used to make the Rauma Collection seats and stools with continuous surfaces that seem to cantilever impossibly in space.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Transparent Furniture
- Using a transparent material to build furniture, eliminating the clutter of traditional visible supports.
- Minimalist Design
- Creating furniture with clean lines and an apparently minimal aesthetic by removing visible legs and supports.
- Illusory Furniture
- Designing furniture with an illusion of floating or cantilevered surfaces, achieved through innovative construction techniques.
Where This Applies
- Furniture Design
- Opportunities for creating innovative furniture designs using transparent materials and minimalistic approaches.
- Interior Design
- Incorporating transparent furniture with minimalist design into interior spaces to achieve a sleek and modern aesthetic.
- Retail and Home Decor
- Offering unique and visually striking transparent furniture pieces that appeal to customers seeking minimalist and contemporary home decor.
