Constructing one furnishing out of other existing pieces isn't the most common method for building entirely new pieces; nevertheless, the Slagbaenk Bench has been built from a pair of dining chairs and five planks of timber.
Rather than beginning from scratch, designer Rasmus Baekkel Fex, took two pre-made wooden seats with sufficiently spaced bracing. The lengths of lumber fit through the gaps perfectly, allowing B°Fex to assemble a broader spot to sit, as well as a place to store things. A panel laid on top of the leg supports creates a base for this compartment, while a piece of pine positioned across the tops of the seats forms a lid, offering the space to for more people to sit on the Slagbaenk Bench.
What's Driving This Trend
- Composite Furniture
- The trend of creating new furniture pieces by combining existing objects, resulting in unique and multifunctional designs.
- Upcycling
- The trend of repurposing materials to create new furniture pieces, reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
- Multifunctional Design
- The trend of designing furniture that serves multiple purposes, optimizing space and functionality.
Who This Affects Most
- Furniture Design
- The furniture design industry can explore the opportunities of composite furniture by creating innovative and sustainable products.
- Interior Design
- The interior design industry can incorporate upcycled furniture pieces as a way to add character and sustainable elements to their projects.
- Home Storage Solutions
- The home storage solutions industry can embrace multifunctional design concepts to offer innovative and space-saving furniture options.
