Minimalist Metal Furnishings

This Sterling Coffee Table from CB2 Embraces Simplistic Design Ideals

A refined metal design graces the sterling coffee table from home design retailer CB2. The minimalist furniture piece is a great addition to modern condo or loft spaces that are in need of a neutral accent piece.

The metallic table features a linear design that is accented with angular legs. Though linear, the table boasts an organic texture that is reminiscent of melted metal and definitive of its complex construction process.

CB2's sterling coffee table design is made using sandcast aluminum materials. "In a time-intensive process that shows the mark of a metalsmith, molten metal is hand-poured into a sand mold, creating a subtly rippled surface." After construction, the piece is hand-polished with a mirrored finish that reflects light and shadow when displayed within one's living space.
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Metal Furnishings - Design simple metal furniture pieces that are functional and complementary to modern living spaces.
2. Handmade Sandcast Aluminum Process - Explore opportunities to use traditional metal casting methods to create unique furniture designs that can appreciate over time.
3. Organic Textured Metal Designs - Experiment with metal surfaces to create visually compelling, tactile pieces that add character to living spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Designers in the furniture industry could explore new ways of using metal to create minimalist, handcrafted pieces that become classic centerpieces in a contemporary living space.
2. Home Decor - Home decor industry players can look for ways of incorporating organic-yet-modern furniture trends using metal in their current and future design options.
3. Metalworking - For metalworking industries, there is an opportunity to collaborate with furniture designers to explore new material options and application techniques in creating simple metal furnishings that cater to today's contemporary design preferences.

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