Alain Gilles Designs the Wabi Bed Inspired by Wabi Sabi
Amy Duong — February 10, 2023 — Art & Design
References: redirect.viglink & design-milk
Belgian designer Alain Gilles designs the new Wabi Bed specifically for Saba Italia with inspiration from the traditional Japanese philosophy of wabi sabi. It is a design concept that honors imperfections and the new Wabi bed boasts an asymmetrical design and has a large sculptural backrest.
Notably, this also functions as the supporting back legs of the bed frame. The front of the frame has wooden slatted legs that deliver a different design language to the other parts of the upholstered frame. The front legs come in a variety of finishes and can be adjusted to the outer sides or placed in a vertical position, horizontal position, or underneath. To add some comfort, the backrest is padded with polyurethane foam.
Image Credit: Saba Italia
Notably, this also functions as the supporting back legs of the bed frame. The front of the frame has wooden slatted legs that deliver a different design language to the other parts of the upholstered frame. The front legs come in a variety of finishes and can be adjusted to the outer sides or placed in a vertical position, horizontal position, or underneath. To add some comfort, the backrest is padded with polyurethane foam.
Image Credit: Saba Italia
Trend Themes
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Asymmetrical Bed Design — There is an opportunity for furniture companies to incorporate asymmetrical design elements in their bed frames.
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Wabi Sabi-inspired Furniture — Designers can take inspiration from the wabi sabi philosophy to create unique and imperfect furniture pieces.
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Multi-functional Bed Frames — Bed manufacturers can explore the opportunity to create bed frames that can serve dual purposes, like supporting backrests.
Industry Implications
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Furniture — The furniture industry can create unique and comfortable bed designs inspired by the wabi sabi philosophy.
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Interior Design — Interior designers can incorporate asymmetrical bed frames to add visual interest to their design projects.
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Home Goods Retail — Retailers can offer multi-functional bed frames to customers who seek both comfort and aesthetic appeal in their furniture purchases.
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