Stacked Objects by Emiel Remmelts can best be described as tentative shelving. Yes, the shelves look fine. However, a closer inspection reveals that the right sight of the unit is held up entirely by a series of random objects. The result is a shelving unit that was described by its designer as looking like a collage.
The "collage" description is certainly apt as Remmelts picked up random items from flea markets to prop his shelf up. Stacked Objects looks a lot like the shelves you find in college dorm rooms, albeit much fancier with its ash wood and lack of textbooks/bricks holding things together. Stacked Objects by Emiel Remmelts also features a clothes rail. That looks to be a bit trickier to hold up and as such would probably not be found in an American dorm room. Undergraduate ingenuity only goes so far.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Upcycled Design
- The use of random objects as a support structure presents an opportunity for upcycled design in furniture.
- Tentative Shelving
- The concept of tentatively held shelving units opens the door for innovative storage solutions with a unique aesthetic.
- Collage-inspired Furniture
- The collage-like appearance of the shelving units suggests a trend towards furniture that resembles art.
Sectors Adopting This
- Interior Design
- Interior design professionals can explore the use of unconventional objects in their designs to create unique and eye-catching furniture pieces.
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Furniture manufacturers can tap into the demand for eclectic and visually interesting shelving units by incorporating unconventional support structures.
- Sustainable Design
- The upcycled nature of the shelving units aligns with the principles of sustainable design, offering opportunities for eco-friendly furniture companies.
