These molecular design innovations range from biology-themed fashion collections to home decor products that are inspired by dna strands. When it comes to furniture, organically arranged ottomans and molecular chairs are just some of the fluid home decor finds that reject a linear and straight-edged aesthetic.
In addition to these furniture pieces, molecular lighting fixtures and dishware products also draw inspiration from shapes that are a staple of biology. On the fashion front, organic textile prints and molecular jewelry pieces inject one's wardrobe with personality. This aesthetic is not only referenced by casual labels but is also being embraced by luxury brands.
Moreover, molecular design doesn't stop at home decor and clothing thanks to its most striking examples that can be found in the world of architecture. From temporary pavilions to large-scale structures, molecular architecture is consistently changing and referencing organic and biological forms.
44 Molecular Design Innovations
From Biological Fashion Collections to Organically Arranged Decor:
Jana Pijak — Mar 9, 2015 — Art & Design
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Futuristic Molecular Popsicles
The KYL21 Molecular Design Ice Pops are a Visual Treat
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Organic Architectural Yachts
Zaha Hadid's Luxurious Yacht Design Takes Cues from Biology
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Molecular Gastronomy Cutlery
The Aromafork by Molecule-R Adds 21 Flavors To Every Bite
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Interactive Architectural Toys
'Lux' Connecting Toys are Used to Build and Create Design Concepts
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Orchid-Inspired Architecture
Vincent Callebaut's 'Wooden Orchid' Design Combats Urbanization
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Crystalized Cinderella Crisps
These Glass Potato Chips are Futuristic and Delectable
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Printed Honeycomb Shelves
The SuperMod Storage System is Nature-Inspired and Industrially Made
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DNA Spiral Sculptures
Cancer Research UK's Installation Raises Money for Francis Crick Institute
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DIY Molecular Gastronomy
Spherification Kits by El Bulli
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Scientist-Approved Runway Shows
This Christopher Kane Collection References Biological Studies
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Molecular Molded Furniture
Mag-Neato Furniture Collection by Council is Magnet
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Organically-Arranged Ottomans
The Molecule Seating System Can Be Naturally Assembled and Extended
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Molecular Structure Jewelry
Chemistry Inspried Necklaces
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Expressive Molecular Illustrations
Naomie Kremer Creates Art That is Reflective and Modern
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Domed Sea Creature Structures
This University of Stuttgart Pavilion was Inspired by Biology
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Molecular Neck Ties
'Coffee and Cigarettes' Tie by Cyberoptix TieLab is Perfect for Chemistry Geek
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Honeycomb Housing Concepts
The Design For a Home on Mars Allows Future Humans to Live in a Beehive
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Organically Abstract Sculptures
Synthetic Nature by Vlad Tenu is Intricately Futuristic
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Elaborate Paper Sculptures
Artist Christine Kim Creates These Delicate Paper Sculptures
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Molecular Structure Jewelry
Made with Molecules
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Molecularly Grown Art Pieces
Shane Hope's Nano Art Gives the Illusion of Growth
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Molecular Mirror Apps
The New 'Konfetti' App Lets Users Pixelate and Manipulate Images
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Domestic Molecular Cookers
The Electrolux Mo'Sphere Serves Culinary Physics to the Masses
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Hexagonal Artwork Speakers
The Bang & Olufsen BeoSound Shape Speakers Boast a Modular Design
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Meta Science Mugs
The Caffeine Molecule Coffee Mug is a Ceramic Replica of Molecular Java
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Dice Art Installations
Sema Bekirovic's Dice Structure Models the Real Production of the Game Roll
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Modular Molecular Furniture
Bagigio by Myyour Takes on a Limitless Array of Shapes
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Genetically Inspired Science Centers
Copenhagen's Experimentarium was Refurbished by CEBRA
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Biology Chairs
You Don't Have to Love Science to Like Designklein's Molecular Chair
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Molecular Model Lights
The Dodeck Lamp Beams Beyond a Crystal Made from Eco-Friendly Material
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Microscopic Molecular Chairs
The Molecular Chair by Antonio Pio Saracino is Inspired by Science
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Honeycomb Staircase Structures
'Vessel' Will be a Towering Stairway in New York's Hudson Yards
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Molecular-Inspired Menswear
This Christopher Kane Fall Collection Looks to Atoms for Inspiration
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Molecular Facade Designs
Claudio Vilarinho's Facade Takes Inspiration from Solar Panel Molecules
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Honeycomb-Like Buildings
The Institute for Molecular Science by Lyons Architects is Dynamic
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Biology-Inspired Scarves
Cerebella Design's Printed Scarves Take Cues From Under the Microscope
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Translucent Molecular Seating
Projeto Atomic is a Collection of Complex Compound Chairs
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Molecular Photo Installations
Bigert & Bergstrom's Project Looks at Space in a Different Way
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Futuristic Spherical Sculptures
The Energetic Pavilion by Architect Michael Jantzen is Stunning
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Molecular Furniture
The Transforming Animi Causa Feel Seating System Deluxe
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Braille Education Balls
The Be-B is a Molecular-Looking Conceptual Toy to Help Teach Braille
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Interlocking Tactile 3D Puzzles
These Puzzles Can Interlock into Endless Shapes
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DNA-Inspired Stools
The Crick Chair Resembles a String of Deoxyribonucleic Acid When Stacked
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3D Scientific Molecule Renderings
The Molecular Flipbook Helps Scientists Get Their Thoughts Out
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Functional Everyday Object Collections
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Sleek Modern Table Collections
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Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs
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Architectural Vase Collections
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Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
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Modern Chair Designs
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Celebrity-Designed Furniture Series
goop and CB2 Join Forces on their Second Collection
Biophilic Air Purifier Collections
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Bamboo-Centric Furniture Capsules
Roche Bobois and Jiang Qiong Er Join on the Bamboo Mood Series
Lifestyle Insight-Inspired Furniture
Formway Sets Up its Own Furniture Brand Noho with New Range
Biblical-Inspired Sculptural Furniture
Niamh Barry Presents a Range of Dynamic Lighting
Tranquil Outdoor Furniture Collections
Hommés Studio Designs the Mediterran Collection
Dynamic Geometric Lighting
Moooi Introduces the Drape Light Designed by Jamie Wolfond
Texture-Highlighting Design Exhibitions
The Second Material Matters Launches in London
Re-Imagined Furniture Identities
Herman Miller's 2024 Brand Refresh is Vibrant and Functional
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Retro-Themed Metallic Homeware
The Collaborative Rabanne H&M Home Collection Nods to the 70s
Automobile-Focused Home Designs
Ralph Lauren Home Unveils Modern Driver Collection
Dynamic Structural Chair Designs
Jumbo Presents the Snow Fence and Foldont Chair Designs
Modular Biodesign Furniture Series
The VANK-CUBE Series are Made from Flax and Hemp Materials
Cosmic-Inspired Lamp Collections
Rollo Studio Presents the New Aureole Collection of Lighting
Reimagined Furniture Series
Yves Salomon and Chapo Création Create a Special Exhibition
Form-Explorative Furniture Series
MOUS Introduces the New Narrative Arc: Volume II
Tile-Clad Colorful Blocky Furniture
Studio Rens Created the Re-Glow Collection of Furniture
Post-Apocalyptic Aluminum Furniture
Students at HEAD Genève Create 2084, Diorama of the Future
Human Form-Inspired Furniture Series
Bend Goods Introduces the Tube Collection of Furniture
Plant-Based Dynamic Furniture
A Group of Design Students in Sweden Created the Chia-Chair
Movement-Distilling Furniture Designs
Mimimat Designs Presents the Borris Collection of Furniture
Vibrantly Designed Modern Collections
CIMENTO and Patricia Urquiola Create the Alberoni Collection
Pool Noodle-Inspired Furniture
Lieyah Dagan Designs the Loop Furniture for Indoor and Outdoor
Juxtaposing Material Furniture Series
Junya Igashami Designs a New Furniture Collection
60s Vintage-Tinged Decor Collections
IKEA Continues to Grow the Nytillverkad Collection
Naturalistic Furniture Collections
The RJ Living Back To Nature Collection Prioritizes Tranquility
Collectible Circular Design Exhibitions
Isola Presents Nothing Happens if Nothing Happens
Geometry-Inspired Vase Collections
Lorenz Noelle Designs the Triangle Vase Collection
Bioplastic-Made Home Interiors
Natural Material Studio Presents the White Utopia Installation
Creative Lighting Solutions
'Moooi's' Drape Light' is Made from a 3D-Knitted Polyester
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
Biomaterial Bathrobe Coats
LUNAFORM Debuted on the Balenciaga Summer 24 Runway
Architecture-Inspired Furniture Capsules
SeungBum Ma Designs the Form-Functional Archi-Furniture
Expansive Motion-Inspired Furniture Series
Eskayel's Forma Textile Series Explores Linear Shapes
Automotive-Inspired Sculptural Furniture
SANAYI313 Launches the Lounge Collection of Furniture
Modern Office Environments
The MOL Campus Project Was Designed by Architecture Firm Kinzo
Cloud-Inspired Furniture Designs
Per Buchardt & Nicoline Olsen Design the Cloud Tables
Sustainable Furniture Capsule Shops
Light and Dwell Open up a Store of Furniture Designs
NYC-Inspired Steel Furniture
Micah Rosenblatt Designs the City Block Collection of Furniture
Refined Minimal Furniture Capsules
Mjölk and Thom Fougere Unveil Another Collection
Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
Blue Balcony Design Studio Delivers a Range of Vibrant Decor
Dynamic Organic Store Displays
External Reference Decorates the La Manso Store in Barcelona
Mineral-Exploring Modern Decor Capsules
Sten Studio Presents the Cosmic Relics Collection
Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
Jeremy Anderson Designs a Set of Floor Lamps for Space Relics
3D-Printed Sustainable Home Designs
HONOKA LAB Presents the TATAMI ReFAB PROJECT
Music Festival Fabric Installations
Do Lab Created a Range of Fabric Mushrooms at Coachella
Natural Material-Emphasizing Furniture Lines
Origin Made Introduces Part I of Its 2024 Collection
Corner-Focused Home Decor
BOUND Creates the mosery Collection with Magnetic Detail
Minimal Rounded Furniture Collections
MUT Design Creates the Tres Collection for Saba
Stunningly Ornamental Furniture Designs
ERM Studio Introduces the Materia Digital Collection
Nature Blending Modern Homes
MODU Designed the Mini Tower One Residence in Brooklyn
Luxe Organically Shaped Shoes
MAD Architects and Fendi Create a Dynamic Sneaker Model
Cutting-Edge Wearable Furnishings
MCM Wearable Casa Intersects Luxury Fashion and Furniture Design
Nature-Inspired Multifunctional Speakers
MOSSLAB's Moss Echo Speaker Brings Nature into a Space
Inflated Dynamic Design Exhibitions
Vienna Design Week Hosts the Series Exhibition this Year
Organically designed Salon Interiors
Mariam Barrio Designs Natural Themes for Curly Lab's Salon
Organically Shaped Dynamic Poufs
NaughtOne Designs the Truffle Pouf in Two Varying Sizes
Sleek Structural Lighting Designs
Hania Jneid Designs the Dynamic Emotional Lab Light
Home Office Furniture Collections
Dieffebi Creates a New Modern Capsule for Home Offices
Vibrant Furniture Collections
Unform Studio Unveils Its Inaugural Furniture Collection
Nature-Inspired Lighting Series
The Team at LFD Official Creates the BIOMES Lighting Capsule
Minimally Elegant Furniture Series
YuoNing Chien Introduces the Connexion Collection
Spiral-Inspired Minimal Benches
Verónica Mar Designs the Minimal Soul Sculpture Bench
One-of-a-Kind Experimental Design Objects
Origin Made is Launching Experimental Editions
Biophilia-Inspired Patterned Room Dividers
3form Presents the New ivory Flora Collection
Biological Recycling Parkas
Stella McCartney & Protein Evolution Create Designs with AI & Biology
Baroque-Inspired Sofa Systems
MUT Design and MISSANA Join Forces on the Michelin System
Minimal Warm Furniture Expansions
Norm Architects Designs the Karimoku Case Collection
Bauhaus-Themed Contrasting Sofas
Jens Juul Eilersen Designs the Cocoon Sofa for Eilersen
Woven Upholstery Textile Capsules
The Elemental Wright Collection Highlights Organic Architecture
Wilderness-Inspired Furniture Series
Name Place Animal Thing Designs the Habitat Collection
Stylish Oakwood Storage Furniture
Priyan Doshi Designs the Moose Cabinet with a Whimsical Look
Chamotte Stoneware Furniture Series
Alan Louis Presents New Designs at Maison&Objet
Organically Fluid Lighting Collections
Nahtrang Designs the Pop Collection for Rakumba
Playful Design Exhibitions
Dina Adlouni and Tarlan Vaziri Farahani Presents Mushy Exhibit
Nature-Inspired Distinct Design Brands
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Biology-First Lighting Designs
BIOS Designs the SKYVIEW Lights Simulating Natural Light
Ergonomic Latticed Sofa Designs
Eva Schildt Designs the Gardener's Sofa for Design House
Experimental Cuboid Exhibition Spaces
Sār Unveils the Experimental Sār Residence by Girish Doshi
Curved Dynamic Furniture Capsules
Andrea Parisio Designs a Range of Meridiani Furniture
Organic Abstract Furniture Series
Superlife Presents the Flow Family Series to its Roster
Experimental Ancestral Lighting Designs
Colony Presents New Lighting Designs by Kawabi
Synergy-Inspired Lighting Capsules
The Doppler Series of Light is Inspired by the Doppler Effect
Stone-Integrated Dynamic Furniture
José Miguel Schnaider Highlights Stone and Crystal in Design
Gendered Concept-Exploring Furniture
Formafantasma Presents its Dynamic La Casa Dentro Range
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Simplistically Elegant Structural Chairs
Thibaud ROLLET Unveils the Elegant Dopio Lounge Chair
Whimsical Kids Furniture Collections
Oeuf Presents the New Moss Collection of Modern Looks
Sand Dune-Inspired Sculptural Lighting
Moss Presents the Dune Light with Aluminum Shades
Outdoor-Friendly Sleek Furniture
ELLISON STUDIOS Unveils Her First Outdoor Collection
Repurposed Furniture Design Exhibitions
Honoka Presents the Tatami Refab Project Exhibition
Geometrically Organic Furniture
Altherr Désile Park Designs the Kata Chair and Ghia 74 Table
Bright Artful Cabinet Collections
Muller Van Severen Introduces the Bridges Collection
Solar System-Inspired Lighting Series
LFD Official Presents the COSMOOVAL Lamp Series
Maximalist Norwegian Design Rooms
Kirsten Visdal Creates the Visdal transformed Le Fumoir Room
Sustainable Biophilic Stools
Ponti Design Studio Presents the Inspired by Nature Stool
Shaded Modern Outdoor Furniture
mmcité street furniture Designs the UFO Shelter for Outdoors
Elevated Masterful Furniture Designs
O&G Studio Presents a New Series of Home Decor and Furniture
Dynamic Structural Mirror Designs
Bo Zhang Designs the Zig/Zag Collection of Colorful Decor
Modernist Ceramic Lighting Series
Dumais Made Introduces the New Modern Bohemia Collection
Powder-Coated Steel Furniture
Objekte Unserer Tage Designs the IVY Outdoor Collection
Arab Majlis-Inspired Modular Sofas
Patricia Urquiola's Insula Sofa Series is Customizable
Lantern-Inspired Soft Lighting
The Fermob Lighting Series Creates a Soft Illuminating Glow
Recycled Molecular Lighting
LightArt Unveils its Clear Coil Collection Made from Waste Materials
Mid-Century Furniture Exhibitions
Rajan Bijlani Curates the Syncretic Voices Exhibition
Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
This Year's Emerge Exhibition Marks the Third Annual Showcase
Nature-Inspired Design Objects
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Structural Lighting Systems
Luca Nichetto Designs the Legato Lighting for Matter Made
Refined Aerodynamic Lounge Chairs
Julia Kononenko Designs the Sleek Osier Lounge Chair
Sunset-Inspired Printed Glass Furniture
Alejandra Gandía-Blasco Designs the Iris Collection
Organically Shaped Furniture Capsules
Kelly Wearstler Deisgns the Echo Collection of Furniture
Playful Dynamic Furniture Capsule
Another Human Presents the New Galliforms Collection