I admire the efforts of modern furnishings to satisfy a timeless aesthetic, by it's pieces like those from the Catherine and Rosebud collections that will truly survive the ages. For these recliners, couches, chairs and footstools, comfort is not secondary.
Ilkka Suppanen executed these objects with the utmost formal precision, creating seating systems that look deceivingly insubstantial with thin cushions and narrow metal supports. Through the expression of flat surfaces, planes and their intriguing interactions, the Tunnelma designer has come up with an oeuvre of items that is surprisingly far from rigid.
One of the most delightful elements found in the Catherine and Rosebud collections is in the Catherine lounger. This lopsided wingback chair flaunts its complete absence of an armrest and headrest along one side, making it ideal for a sideways snuggle or pairing it with a mirror-image moveable.
Asymmetrical Beveled Seating
Catherine and Rosebud Collections are Nice to Curl Up in
Trend Themes
1. Timeless Aesthetic - The trend of modern furnishings satisfying a timeless aesthetic creates opportunities for creating classic, long-lasting designs.
2. Comfort-first Design - The trend of prioritizing comfort in seating systems opens up opportunities for creating innovative and cozy recliners, couches, chairs, and footstools.
3. Insubstantial Elegance - The trend of using thin cushions and narrow metal supports in seating design presents opportunities for creating visually light and elegant furniture pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The furniture design industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating a timeless aesthetic and prioritizing comfort in their designs.
2. Interior Design - The interior design industry can leverage the trend of insubstantial elegance to create visually light and aesthetically pleasing spaces for clients.
3. Home Decor Retail - The home decor retail industry can capitalize on the trend of timeless aesthetic and comfort-first design by offering furniture pieces that cater to these preferences.