The enthralling sculpture that is the Cloth Table could not be recreated in a softer material, despite the fact that the piece is meant to loosely represent the behavior of fabric drapery. A rectangular panel that perfectly fits the prismic frame of the furnishing has been filleted for rounded corners and seemingly shifted askew.
Now each of the four extremities of the flat surface cantilever beyond the stiff border of the boxy structure. Instead of extending with a constant firmness, these extruding edges actually take 90-degree folds and look to droop towards the floor. Of course, if the metal top was genuinely malleable, Artem Zigert's Cloth Table would sag in the center as well. This impossible material reaction is what makes the object so compelling.
Draped Metal Dining Tables
Cloth Table Playfully Challenges the Rigid Properties of Solid Material
Trend Themes
1. Malleable Metal Furniture - Innovative use of metal materials to create furniture that appears malleable and defies expectations.
2. Sculptural Furniture Design - Furniture design that prioritizes the aesthetic value and sculptural qualities of the piece rather than just functionality.
3. Playful Furniture - Furniture that challenges the rigidity of traditional materials and creates a playful interaction between object and user.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Manufacturers and designers of furniture can explore new ways to create unique, sculptural pieces that challenge traditional material properties.
2. Artistic Home Decor - Companies that specialize in artistic and unique home decor can incorporate sculptural furniture designs into their product offerings.
3. Materials Science - Research and development teams in materials science can explore possibilities for new, malleable metal alloys that could revolutionize the furniture industry.