Stacked Objects by Emiel Remmelts can best be described as tentative shelving. Yes, the shelves look fine. However, a closer inspection reveals that the right sight of the unit is held up entirely by a series of random objects. The result is a shelving unit that was described by its designer as looking like a collage.
The "collage" description is certainly apt as Remmelts picked up random items from flea markets to prop his shelf up. Stacked Objects looks a lot like the shelves you find in college dorm rooms, albeit much fancier with its ash wood and lack of textbooks/bricks holding things together. Stacked Objects by Emiel Remmelts also features a clothes rail. That looks to be a bit trickier to hold up and as such would probably not be found in an American dorm room. Undergraduate ingenuity only goes so far.
Random Object Shelving Units
'Stacked Objects' by Emiel Remmelts is Held up by Objects
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Design - The use of random objects as a support structure presents an opportunity for upcycled design in furniture.
2. Tentative Shelving - The concept of tentatively held shelving units opens the door for innovative storage solutions with a unique aesthetic.
3. Collage-inspired Furniture - The collage-like appearance of the shelving units suggests a trend towards furniture that resembles art.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - Interior design professionals can explore the use of unconventional objects in their designs to create unique and eye-catching furniture pieces.
2. Furniture Manufacturing - Furniture manufacturers can tap into the demand for eclectic and visually interesting shelving units by incorporating unconventional support structures.
3. Sustainable Design - The upcycled nature of the shelving units aligns with the principles of sustainable design, offering opportunities for eco-friendly furniture companies.