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Design-Forward Stackable Stools

Konstantin Grcic Utilizes the Power of Irregular Shapes & Colors

— August 22, 2022 — Art & Design
The shape and the boldness of color in these stackable stools by German designer Konstantin Grcic are definitely unconventional. Called the Miura stool, the seating is available in a variety of colors while the silhouette exudes modern sensibilities.

The stackable stools can be incorporated both in a bar setting, as well as at home. They are also weather-resistant, meaning that they can be used both indoors and outdoors. With their sculptural demeanor, the pieces will, without a doubt, create visual contrast in any setting.

The Miura stools are "made from reinforced polypropylene using a plastic injection molding method." Konstantin Grcic designed the stools for Plank, an Italian furniture manufacturer that wanted to rebrand as "a modern design company."

Image Credit: Plank
Trend Themes
1. Sculptural Seating - Designers can create unconventional and visually striking seating options by utilizing bold colors and irregular shapes, providing opportunities for disruptive innovation in furniture design.
2. Indoor-outdoor Furniture - The development of weather-resistant furniture allows for versatile options in design for both indoor and outdoor settings, presenting opportunities for innovation in materials science and product development.
3. Multi-use Stacking - Stackable furniture such as the Miura stool allows for space-saving and multi-use solutions for both residential and commercial settings, presenting opportunities for innovation in material durability, structure and form.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Modern design furniture companies can differentiate themselves and appeal to consumers by incorporating unique, design-forward pieces into their offerings, presenting opportunities to disrupt the furniture manufacturing industry.
2. Hospitality - Hotels, restaurants, and bars can appeal to design-savvy patrons by incorporating unconventional and playful seating options into their spaces, presenting opportunities for innovation in the hospitality industry.
3. Outdoor Living - As outdoor living spaces continue to grow in popularity, there is a potential for innovation in creating weather-resistant furniture solutions that are both stylish and functional, presenting opportunities in the outdoor furniture industry.
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