The practice of incorporating unexpected icons into interior decor has become a fashionable one, leading to the lighthearted design of items like this Nanton Coat Rack. Inspired by the enormous metal structures that line highways and link suburbs, this quirky piece of foyer furniture fulfills a very different task from its original.
Palette Industries created this front door fixture as part of its Nuance/Nuisance line of furnishings, in which public irritants are reclaimed and reinterpreted. With an admiration for the strength, sturdiness and grace of the great metal frameworks, the designer deemed it suitable for presentation in posh domestic spaces.
The scaled-down Nanton Coat Rack embodies a latticed intricacy of chromed hand-welded steel, and minus the power lines, performs as an impeccable set of clothes hooks, pegs and slings for arranging jackets, scarves and bags in the home.
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The Nanton Coat Rack Celebrates the Poetry of the Industrial Fixture
Trend Themes
1. Industrial Decor - Opportunity for businesses to create unique and quirky furnishings inspired by unexpected icons.
2. Reclaimed Design - Potential for designers to repurpose public irritants and transform them into stylish and functional pieces.
3. Lattice Detailing - Growing trend of incorporating latticed intricacy in furniture design, providing an opportunity for innovative and visually appealing creations.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Chance for furniture designers to explore unconventional inspirations and create innovative and eye-catching pieces for the home.
2. Home Decor - Opportunity for businesses in the home decor industry to offer unique and memorable products that stand out among traditional designs.
3. Interior Design - Potential for interior designers to incorporate reclaimed and repurposed items, adding character and a sense of sustainability to their projects.