BODE is known for "combining old fabrics with long-lost production techniques" and the brand extends this to the homeware industry with a collection of unique stools. The form of the seating is kept as a half-shaped moon and the body is crafted from coffee-stained wood. The furniture pieces boast a very creative element. While the top of each is upholstered in corduroy — surely a material that is overlooked in furniture design yet is quite nostalgia-inducing and retro, the unique stools bear one-of-a-kind illustrations that are hand-drawn atop. Each visual representation pays homage in some form or another to poet Marcel Broodhaers.
BODE's unique stool collection is done in collaboration with New York City-based design studio Green River Projectm LLC.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Hand-drawn Furniture Designs
- The trend of incorporating unique, hand-drawn designs in furniture pieces is gaining popularity, presenting an opportunity for homeware brands to differentiate themselves and appeal to consumers seeking personalization.
- Nostalgic Materials Rediscovered
- The use of materials like corduroy, which are typically not associated with furniture design, is becoming a trend, presenting an opportunity for textile companies to explore new markets and offerings in the home decor industry.
- Sustainable Production Techniques
- As consumers increasingly prioritize sustainability, furniture brands could explore production techniques that involve upcycling materials and reducing waste, creating more eco-friendly products and appealing to conscious consumers.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Homeware
- Homeware brands can differentiate themselves by incorporating unique, hand-drawn designs in furniture pieces like stools, creating products that appeal to consumers seeking personalization.
- Textiles
- The use of materials like corduroy in furniture design presents an opportunity for textile companies to explore new markets and offerings in the home decor industry, appealing to consumers looking for unique and nostalgic design elements.
- Sustainable Furniture Design
- Furniture brands can appeal to conscious consumers by exploring production techniques that involve upcycling materials and reducing waste, creating more eco-friendly products and staying ahead of a growing trend towards sustainability.
