Zaha Hadid is the designer of these beautifully serene ice cube seats. The collection of icy furniture is called Liquid Glacial. The entire collection is more than ice cubes seats; it also includes bowls, stools and tables that mimic the calmness of ice.
Each piece is elegantly smoothed at the edges to reflect melting ice. The avoidance of harsh corners and edges ads to the overall softness in appearance. Each seat swoops gently in the center to support whoever is sitting in it. When light shines onto the icy furniture pieces it creates a shadow of ripples and droplets like light shining through a glass of condensation.
These artistic pieces of furniture are on display at the David Gill Gallery in London, England.
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Trend Themes
1. Liquid Glacial Furniture - The trend of artistic furniture inspired by the beauty and serenity of ice cubes, featuring elegantly smoothed edges and a sense of softness.
2. Reflection of Melting Ice - The trend of incorporating melting ice aesthetics into design, with a focus on avoiding harsh corners and edges to create a sense of overall softness.
3. Shadows and Ripples - The trend of using light and shadow to mimic the effect of light shining through a glass of condensation, creating a visual representation of ripples and droplets.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - The interior design industry can explore the creation of furniture collections inspired by ice cubes, utilizing smoothed edges and a sense of softness.
2. Furniture Manufacturing - The furniture manufacturing industry can focus on experimenting with innovative materials and techniques to create designs that reflect the melting ice aesthetic.
3. Art Galleries - Art galleries can showcase and promote the trend of ice-inspired furniture, allowing for the exploration of how light and shadow can enhance the visual impact of the pieces.