# Sculpted Bench Seating Matthias Pliessnig's Sculptural Benches Make a Statement By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-07-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-benches References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/07/17/new-work-by-matthias-pliessnig/) & [matthias-studio](http://www.matthias-studio.com/) Designer Matthias Pliessnig completed several [sculptural benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pul-collection) for two different projects. Pliessing collaborated with Boston-based studio Rawn Architecture to create two large benches for [Harvard Business School's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hikarigami-luminaire) newest addition, Tata Hall. The finished benches, titled 'Eurus' and 'Sinuo,' feature a fluid, sculptural design that complements the lobby interior. The second project was commissioned by Nabil Gholam Architects, who requested several benches for Beruit's Platinum Towers. They inhabit the building's impressive lobby, looking fantastic against the black [Nero](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bezel-collection) Marguina Marble flooring. The models that were installed are titled 'Spill II,' 'PVD' and 'Pinch.' The benches are a focal point for any room; the eye is instantly drawn to their curvaceous form. Though large, the seating manages to be sleek and impactful. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sculptural Furniture:** The trend towards the use of sculptural furniture design that creates a focal point in interior design with functionality. - **Collaborative Design:** The increasing trend towards collaborative design between designers, architects, and builders to create innovative and unique furniture pieces. - **Natural Materials:** The growing trend towards the use of natural materials in furniture design that evoke interest and curiosity while complementing architectural interior designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can capitalize on sculptural furniture as an innovative trend that brings a new level of creativity through artisanal exploration of materials. - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can take advantage of the collaborative design trend and incorporate sculptural furniture into their building designs to enhance the esthetic value of their structures. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can utilize natural materials in their designs to create furniture pieces that form the focal point of a room, encouraging relaxation and curiosity in occupants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual Sculpture Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001.md) - [Curvaceous Sculptural Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strate-bench.md) - [Sculptural Gravity Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-bench.md) - [Elegantly Airy Outdoor Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arch-bench.md) - [Artfully Crafted Public Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/us-her-him.md) - [Sculptural Seating Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rondin.md) - [Spiral-Inspired Minimal Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soul-sculpture-bench.md) - [Chic Recycled Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bello-bench.md) - [Sculptural Dynamic Two-Person Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bench-for-two.md)