Soft Pipe
Innovative Lounger by Sand & Birch
The Soft Pipe is an innovative lounger from Sand & Birch Design. The form factor is meant to reflect the shape of a woman. Paying attention to the details you can actually recognize the boots of this lady: Two pipes covered with soft coloured leather and metallic parts become a dynamic, relaxed, surprising chaise lounge. The structure developed using an iron pipe covered with compact polyurethane. You can see the Soft Pipe at IMM Cologne, [d³] design talents HALL1/Stand A050. For reservation write to:info@sandbirch.com
Trend Themes
1. Sculptural Furniture - The Soft Pipe lounger demonstrates the trend of sculptural furniture, where unique and artistic forms are incorporated into functional pieces.
2. Gender-inspired Design - Featuring a form that resembles a woman's shape, the Soft Pipe showcases the trend of gender-inspired design, which explores the influence of gender on product aesthetics.
3. Material Mixing - By combining soft colored leather with metallic parts and compact polyurethane, the Soft Pipe embraces the trend of material mixing, creating a visually striking and innovative lounger.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The Soft Pipe presents disruptive innovation opportunities for furniture manufacturers to explore more sculptural designs and experiment with materials to create unique and eye-catching pieces.
2. Interior Design - For interior designers, the Soft Pipe demonstrates the potential of incorporating gender-inspired design elements into spaces, offering opportunities for creative and thought-provoking interior concepts.
3. Home Decor Retail - Home decor retailers can tap into the trend of material mixing showcased by the Soft Pipe, providing customers with furniture pieces that combine different materials to create visually engaging and one-of-a-kind products.