The VIBRYX Furniture Collection Uses Sound as Material
Amy Duong — May 20, 2026 — Art & Design
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The VIBRYX collection by Trueba Studio is a furniture series that treats vibration and sound as physical materials within design. Instead of positioning audio as an add-on or embedded system, the pieces are conceived around how vibration behaves in space, using form, surface, and structure to influence acoustic presence. The collection includes seating and table elements constructed in brushed stainless steel and upholstered surfaces, creating strong contrasts between hard architectural frames and softer tactile zones.
A key feature of the system is the integration of sound-producing elements directly into furniture structures, such as speaker components embedded within bases and seating volumes. This allows each piece to function both as furniture and as an acoustic object that shapes the atmosphere of a room. The design language is minimal and architectural, focusing on geometry, proportion, and material contrast.
Image Credit: Trueba Studio
A key feature of the system is the integration of sound-producing elements directly into furniture structures, such as speaker components embedded within bases and seating volumes. This allows each piece to function both as furniture and as an acoustic object that shapes the atmosphere of a room. The design language is minimal and architectural, focusing on geometry, proportion, and material contrast.
Image Credit: Trueba Studio
Trend Themes
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Sound as Material — Furniture conceived with vibration and sound as primary materials presents opportunities for objects that actively shape room atmospheres through their physical form and acoustic behavior.
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Acoustic Integrated Design — Designs that embed speaker components and vibratory elements into structural volumes enable pieces to function simultaneously as seating or tables and as distributed sound sources.
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Hybrid Tactile-audio Surfaces — Contrasting hard architectural frames with softer upholstered zones creates surface systems that can modulate touch and resonance to produce multi-sensory interactions.
Industry Implications
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Furniture Manufacture — Manufacturers can explore new product categories where structural metalwork and upholstery are engineered to accommodate acoustic transducers and controlled vibration behavior.
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Hospitality Interiors — Hotels and lounges stand to benefit from bespoke acoustic-furniture that shapes guest experience by blending seating with ambient soundscaping tailored to spatial contexts.
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Smart Home Audio — Home audio ecosystems could evolve toward embedded, visually integrated furniture speakers that distribute sound without relying on standalone devices or visible hardware.
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