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Abstract Animal-Based Furniture

'Tre' by Roe Magdassi is Inspired by Creatures

— August 2, 2014 — Art & Design
Roe Magdassi has used an unusual source for his latest collection of furniture called 'Tre': animals. After taking various animals and bringing them down to their most basic form, he managed to create tables and seats that vaguely resemble these creatures.

It's not until one looks at the breakdown stages from full animal to the more abstract form that it becomes apparent how the creatures resemble the final piece. The only piece that one can see a more obvious connection is the light, which looks like a giraffe with its elongated neck and extended legs.

Roe Magdassi is clearly a creative individual who thinks about his projects differently, using an alternative source for inspiration for this Tre furniture collection.

Photo Credits: designboom, magdassi
Trend Themes
1. Animal-inspired Furniture - There is a potential for 3D printing technology to allow designers to create unique furniture pieces based on the shapes and forms of various animals, which can be further customized to suit the needs of different clients.
2. Sustainable Furniture Design - Designers in the furniture industry can explore the use of sustainable materials and production methods to create furniture that is not only eco-friendly but also inspired by nature.
3. Artistic Interpretations in Furniture Design - Furniture designers can find new sources of inspiration in art, fashion or natural phenomena to create furniture designs that have strong emotional appeal and are highly unique.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Furniture designers can create new furniture designs inspired by animals, nature or other sources, adding unique characteristics that stand out in the market.
2. 3D Printing Manufacturing - 3D printing technology can enable furniture designers to create customized and highly intricate designs inspired by nature, animal shapes, and forms, that would be otherwise impossible to produce with traditional manufacturing methods.
3. Sustainable Materials Manufacturing - Furniture manufacturers can explore the use of eco-friendly materials to create unique, artistic furniture pieces that align with modern consumers' desire for environmentally friendly products.
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