For its latest range of contemporary furniture, Canadian studio Odami used the trunk and limbs of a dying red oak tree as a material source. The specimen was about 130 years old.
Odami dubbed the furniture collection 'Case Study 01: On Mass.' The silhouettes of the pieces present with a minimalist elegance, emulating the grain and qualities of the dying red oak tree. As the name might suggest, 'Case Study 01: On Mass' explores the concept and expression of mass. The Canadian studio produced an armchair, a lamp, and a table as part of it.
In order to handle the wood with the utmost precision and craftsmanship, Odami partnered with Patrick Murphy—who owns the woodworking company One Wood.
Dying Tree Furniture Ranges
Odami Uses Wood from a Dying Red Oak Tree for Its New Furniture Line
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Materials - The use of dying tree wood as a material source highlights the trend of sustainable materials in furniture design.
2. Minimalist Elegance - The minimalist and elegant silhouettes of the furniture pieces reflect the trend of minimalist design in the industry.
3. Conceptual Exploration - The 'Case Study 01: On Mass' collection showcases a trend of exploring new concepts and expressions in furniture design.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The furniture design industry can leverage the use of sustainable materials to create eco-friendly and unique pieces.
2. Woodworking - Woodworking companies like One Wood can capitalize on the demand for precision craftsmanship in handling dying tree wood.
3. Interior Design - The trend of minimalist elegance in furniture design opens up opportunities for interior designers to create cohesive and stylish spaces.