Colored by hand, this collection of wooden tables by Nendo design studio is exquisitely colorful.
Made using cypress planks, the wood is left unfinished with its very grainy texture still intact. It is then coated in a layer of smooth white paper that seals in the rough bark but allows the grit to still be felt. Artists used pencil crayons and a light rubbing technique to cover the entire collection of tables with pastel colors that show the texture lying underneath, looking like the wood itself has been colored.
With the smooth feel of paper and the rough look of wood, these furnishings are surreal, covering a spectrum of colors that seem to bleed into each other. The result is a unified series of wooden tables that can be mixed and matched.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Handcrafted Furniture
- The trend is towards handcrafted furniture that showcases creativity and individuality in design.
- Hybrid Materials
- Using unconventional materials or a combination of materials in furniture designs can disrupt traditional manufacturing processes.
- Sustainability
- Utilizing sustainable materials and practices in furniture design can appeal to conscious consumers and disrupt the industry's environmental impact.
Where This Applies
- Furniture Manufacturing
- The industry can explore alternative materials and manufacturing processes to create unique and sustainable furniture designs.
- Interior Design
- Designers can incorporate handcrafted, hybrid materials and sustainable furniture pieces into their projects.
- Art and Craft Supplies
- Suppliers of art and craft materials can cater to the demand for unconventional coloring tools and mediums that are suitable for furniture design.
