Belgian designer Filip Janssens' Rupture cabinet is a set of custom shelving units that appear as though they're emerging from a fissure opening up in the wall. The cabinets come as a single solid volume with a flat front face, and the shelves themselves are dug backward into that face.
While the cabinet is functional, with as many shelving units as directed, it also has a touch of flashy decor that accentuates the design's inspiration. A few of the smaller shelves are covered in rippling stained glass the color of fire, making the cabinet look like a chasm that has opened up in the Earth's crust to reveal the magma underneath.
The cabinet can also be outfitted with targeted external LEDs to light up the objects it holds.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Custom Shelving Units
- Opportunity for designers to create unique and personalized storage solutions.
- Fissure-inspired Design
- Potential for furniture that mimics natural formations for a visually striking aesthetic.
- Interactive Lighting
- Incorporating LEDs into furniture for enhanced functionality and visual appeal.
Where This Applies
- Interior Design
- Designers can create innovative and visually stunning storage solutions for residential and commercial spaces.
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Opportunity for manufacturers to produce furniture that combines functionality with striking design elements.
- LED Lighting
- LED companies can collaborate with furniture designers to create integrated lighting solutions for enhanced functionality and aesthetics.
