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'Stacked Objects' by Emiel Remmelts is Held up by Objects

— August 11, 2013 — Art & Design
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.

Trend Themes

  1. Upcycled Design — The use of random objects as a support structure presents an opportunity for upcycled design in furniture.
  2. Tentative Shelving — The concept of tentatively held shelving units opens the door for innovative storage solutions with a unique aesthetic.
  3. Collage-inspired Furniture — The collage-like appearance of the shelving units suggests a trend towards furniture that resembles art.

Industry Implications

  1. Interior Design — Interior design professionals can explore the use of unconventional objects in their designs to create unique and eye-catching furniture pieces.
  2. Furniture Manufacturing — Furniture manufacturers can tap into the demand for eclectic and visually interesting shelving units by incorporating unconventional support structures.
  3. Sustainable Design — The upcycled nature of the shelving units aligns with the principles of sustainable design, offering opportunities for eco-friendly furniture companies.
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