Students from Rhose Island School of design took on the task of testing soft materials and to construct them into soft furniture designs.
Instead of using regular techniques to build their pieces, the students were assigned to weave, knit, crochet and knot functional pieces of furniture. The resulting exhibit is six very different and unique designs. Most eye-catching and appealing is the 'Sinuous Chair' which has a metal frame and long, vibrantly blue, cylindrical cushions woven through it. The 'Stretch Lounge' chair is also quite unique, being a two-person seat in which the two people would face each other while being side by side. Another unique concept is the 'Caterpillar Lounge,' a chair that appears to defy the laws of gravity -- looking more like a scarf than something that can be sat on.
The unique soft furniture designs show that designers are not limited to regular standards of practice and creation.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Soft Material Experimentation
- Using unconventional techniques to construct soft furniture designs opens up opportunities for innovative and unique creations.
- Functional Weaving and Knitting
- Incorporating weaving, knitting, and crocheting into functional furniture pieces allows for the creation of visually interesting and customizable designs.
- Defying Gravity in Furniture
- Exploring designs that challenge the laws of gravity in furniture opens up possibilities for creating visually intriguing and unconventional seating options.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Manufacturers can explore new techniques and materials to create innovative soft furniture designs that stand out in the market.
- Textile Industry
- The textile industry can develop specialized fabrics and techniques to meet the demand for unique materials suitable for soft furniture construction.
- Interior Design
- Interior designers can incorporate these unconventional soft furniture designs to create visually striking and personalized spaces for their clients.
