Furniture

June 19, 2017

15+ Japanese Designs That Have Subtly Outdone the Rest of the World

Japanese design is lauded for the beauty it finds in simplicity. Often, we describe it with words like minimalist, elegant, and subtle, with objects that fool our eyes; something could weigh a ton but still be seen as airy and light. This isn’t a coincidence; Japanese aesthetics are rooted in ancient ideals that act as guidelines for how they look and feel. Some of the principles guiding Japanese design are wabi-sabi, miyabi, shibui, iki, and yūgen.

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March 30, 2017

25+ Creative Bookcases That Add a Modern Twist to Interior Design

Who said bookcases had to be boring? In the past, pieces of such furniture were predominantly characterized by their vertical orientation and rectangular design. Today, however, many designers have opted instead for a more avant-garde aesthetic. In this collection of creative bookshelves, we present imaginative, one-of-a-kind examples of the timeless furnishing. Some boast both an original design and a multi-functional purpose, putting a stylish spin on storage space.

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February 24, 2017

15+ Times Artists Fixed Broken Objects and Made Them Better Than Before

Typically, when we stumble upon a broken object, we feel one of two inclinations: to attempt to restore the piece to its former self, or to simply discard it. Both options possess potential problems, however, as seamlessly repairing damaged items requires great skill and throwing an object away can feel like a waste. To remedy this common complication, many creatives turn to a unique solution: inspired, artistic repairs.

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February 6, 2017

Designer Creates Furniture Using Only Forces of Tension, No Nails Needed

Contemporary furniture designer Robby Cuthbert mixes architectural principles and organic forms in his sculptural pieces. Coffee tables, lamps, shelves, and chairs are all carefully crafted with wood and steel cables based on principles of tensegrity (or tension integrity). The results are pieces of light and airy modern furniture. And just what is tensegrity? A term coined by famed American architect Buckminster Fuller, tensegrity structures rely on an overall balance of tension to create stability.

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