Tatiane Freitas, a Brazilian artist and industrial designer, has invented a system for refurbishing furniture that seamlessly merges modern and old-fashioned materials. Rather than striving for authenticity in her work, Tatiane Freitas' furniture collections remake wooden pieces by adding in clear acrylic plastic.
Freitas has two collections that use this unique and striking technique. 'My New Old Chair' is a revitalization of two chairs, one a traditional country structure and the other a modern Art Nouveau style. Her other project, 'Dear Bed,' adds clear acrylic plastic to the missing pieces on an elaborate rococo bed frame.
According to Freitas, her work explores the dichotomy between past and present. The half plastic, half wooden pieces in her two collection are a literal representation of the ways that past and present can both juxtapose and coalesce with one another.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Acrylic Infused Design
- Using clear acrylic to enhance traditional wooden furniture pieces opens up design opportunities
- Revamped Furniture Design
- Invisibly refurbishing furniture and mixing old-fashioned and modern materials offers a unique market opportunity
- Past-present Design Explored
- Exploring the dichotomy between past and present with half plastic, half wooden pieces presents a trend towards hybrid design concepts
Sectors Adopting This
- Furniture Design
- The furniture design industry can explore new materials and techniques to create unique designs
- Interior Design
- Incorporating invisible acrylic embellishments in furniture provides opportunities for interior designers to create cohesive themes
- Industrial Design
- Integrating past and present design elements and materials can lead to groundbreaking innovation in the industrial design industry
