Belgian designer Alain Gilles designs the new Wabi Bed specifically for Saba Italia with inspiration from the traditional Japanese philosophy of wabi sabi. It is a design concept that honors imperfections and the new Wabi bed boasts an asymmetrical design and has a large sculptural backrest.
Notably, this also functions as the supporting back legs of the bed frame. The front of the frame has wooden slatted legs that deliver a different design language to the other parts of the upholstered frame. The front legs come in a variety of finishes and can be adjusted to the outer sides or placed in a vertical position, horizontal position, or underneath. To add some comfort, the backrest is padded with polyurethane foam.
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Alain Gilles Designs the Wabi Bed Inspired by Wabi Sabi
Trend Themes
1. Asymmetrical Bed Design - There is an opportunity for furniture companies to incorporate asymmetrical design elements in their bed frames.
2. Wabi Sabi-inspired Furniture - Designers can take inspiration from the wabi sabi philosophy to create unique and imperfect furniture pieces.
3. Multi-functional Bed Frames - Bed manufacturers can explore the opportunity to create bed frames that can serve dual purposes, like supporting backrests.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The furniture industry can create unique and comfortable bed designs inspired by the wabi sabi philosophy.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can incorporate asymmetrical bed frames to add visual interest to their design projects.
3. Home Goods Retail - Retailers can offer multi-functional bed frames to customers who seek both comfort and aesthetic appeal in their furniture purchases.