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From perforation to concrete, high-impact design solutions are leading the way.
By Mary Scoviak
A few weeks back, we posted on opulent style that pack a powerful design punch But, it doesn’t always take glitz and glam to make a statement. Today’s eye candy brings drama without fussiness. The statement comes from lines and angles—perforated chairs, x-shaped table supports—that are the less gritty successors of industrial design. And, pretty doesn’t mean useless. One of the chairs features battery-powered illuminated controls. Another is made from recycled materials. All are designed for functionality.
James DeWulf’s Harvest table has a thin concrete top and a metal mesh support base with clean lines that channelsa minimalist vibe. The ultrathin top is a cutting-edge technology in concrete. The perforated trend is a chic pattern and looks edgy on a variety of surfaces and materials. Beaufurn’s Angel chair is made of recycled, injection molded polypropylene and reinforced with fiberglass. Its twist-effect back has a surprisingly sinuous look for a stacking chair. In addition to the Angel Chair, X marks the spot for B&B Italia’s Pathos table. The crossed supports give it cleanly geometric lines.Modernity takes a more electrical form in Stylex’s Sava chair. Not just an ordinary office chair, it features illuminated controls and is 98% recyclable.
The new minimalism is about statement style writ large, regardless of budget or materials. That plays well in today’s design climate, where extravagant spending is passé. Even high profile projects need to prioritize the money without sacrificing cool.
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