# Voronoi Shelf by Marc Newson By Design Crack | Published 2007-02-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voronoi-shelf-by-marc-newson References: [designcrack](http://designcrack.com/v2/2007/02/14/voronoi-shelf-by-marc-newson/) & [gagosian](http://www.gagosian.com) This is one of those pieces that skirt between [art and design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratone-chair). Marc Newson's [Voronoi Shelf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelving-unit-01) looks simple enough at first glance, but after further inspection you may ask yourself: What is this thing made of? How about [white Carrara Marble](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handchiseled-marble-basin). I know what your thinking. I thought the same. How the F**k did Newson make this? My answer as of 8 am is I don't know. But it is absolutely incredible. I, of course, think there is one drawback which is what if you crack this piece when your moving it into your house? The answer is: you don't. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artistic Furniture Design:** The Voronoi Shelf blurs the line between art and design, creating opportunities for artists and craftsmen to explore innovative furniture pieces. - **Intricate Material Manipulation:** Using white Carrara Marble, Marc Newson showcases the potential for intricate material manipulation and inspires researchers and designers to experiment with unconventional materials. - **Functional Sculptural Pieces:** The Voronoi Shelf's unique design and functionality open doors for artists and sculptors to merge art and utility, creating disruptive innovation in the world of sculptural furniture. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** The Voronoi Shelf's artistic and functional nature presents new opportunities for interior designers to incorporate sculptural furniture into their projects. - **Craftsmanship:** The intricate design of the Voronoi Shelf highlights the potential for skilled craftsmen to explore and showcase their expertise in sculpting and manipulating unconventional materials. - **Art Galleries:** The Voronoi Shelf's fusion of art and design opens up possibilities for art galleries to feature and promote sculptural furniture as a unique form of artistic expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamically Artful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erosion-collection.md) - [Sculptural Marble Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-frammenti.md) - [Sculptural Wall Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-wall-desk.md) - [Dual Sculpture Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001.md) - [Travel Trunk-Inspired Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-cabinet-of-curiosities-by-marc-newson.md) - [Sculptural Bookshelves Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-bookshelf.md) - [Modular Grid-Style Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bend-shelf-by-spenser-atlas.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Clock-Accented Shelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-shelf.md)