I never knew how well cork and glass could work together until I saw Natura from Hector Serrano. Natura is a set of vases and lamps that combines cork and glass to create what Serrano calls "warm and friendly shapes in contrast with the mix of materials and textures."
Even the untrained eye can tell that the vases and lights of Natura look a little friendlier and a lot less pretentious thanks to the addition of cork. You can check out Natura from Hector Serrano here or on display in Paris until the 25th. Parisians get to have all the fun.
Corked Lighting
Natura from Hector Serrano Crams Cork into Lamps and Vases
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Decor - The combination of natural materials and glass in decor presents opportunities for eco-friendly design.
2. Mixed Material Lighting - The use of unique materials like cork in lighting design presents opportunities for mixed material innovation.
3. Textured Decorative Accents - The textured look of cork combined with glass in decorative accents presents new opportunities for textured design elements in home decor.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - Interior design professionals can use the mixing of eco-friendly materials in their designs to promote sustainability.
2. Home Decor - Home decor companies can innovate by experimenting with other natural materials as well as unique combinations of materials, such as cork and glass.
3. Lighting Manufacturing - Lighting manufacturers have the opportunity to stand out in the market by creating unique lighting designs with mixed materials such as cork and glass.