Looking at the Vector 2 Chair by Marcin Laskowski, I'm first drawn to the warm tartan pattern of brown and yellow that looks like the upholstery on grandpa's favorite lounger. But in terms of the configruation of this unique piece of furniture, it isn't exactly too traditional.
The duplicated boomerang shapes of the seat and backrest revive a style that was considered trendy several generations ago, but the eccentric appearance has made it an uncommon sight since. One would tend to expect such an object to be covered in a bold red fabric for instance, but the integration of a classic plaid and a contemporary form makes for a compelling and unexpected visual suggestion in the Vector 2 Chair.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Modernized Traditional Furniture
- Opportunity for manufacturers to create new designs for furniture that incorporate traditional elements in modern aesthetics
- Bold Plaid Patterns
- Opportunity for textile industries to develop more daring and unconventional designs in textiles
- Revived Retro Shapes
- Opportunity for design industries to re-imagine outdated shapes and adapt them to current aesthetics
Where This Applies
- Furniture
- Innovative designers can cater to consumers wanting modernized traditional furniture
- Textiles
- Opportunity for manufacturers to create textile products that incorporate bold, unconventional patterns
- Interior Design
- Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate revived retro shapes into their projects
