Fantin drew in the talents of designers Alessandro Ruga and Carlotta Perissinotto from ruga.perissinotto to create the Wave collection. This is defined by its curves and radial lines which create the visual illusion of floating furniture. This includes desks with shelves and bookends to add on, which allow users to customize their workspace.
The series is functional and comprised of clean shapes using bent sheet metal. Wave aligns with the brand's functional design and production. The design studio explains, "On one side, is our talent for designing two-dimensional shapes and lines that unfold on planes to form volumes. On the other, is Fantin’s total mastery of the technology behind bending, which is the metal processing stage from which everything subsequently stems."
Curvaceous Floating Illusion Furniture
Fantin Tapped Designers to Create the Wave Collection
Trend Themes
1. Floating Illusion Design - Curvaceous forms and radial lines create the visual illusion of furniture that appears to float, redefining conventional perceptions of interior spaces.
2. Customizable Workspace Furniture - Desks featuring add-on shelves and bookends offer personalized workspace solutions, catering to diverse user needs.
3. Bent Sheet Metal Furniture - Using bent sheet metal in design offers sleek, functional pieces that embody a blend of aesthetics and industrial capability.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - Innovative designs that challenge traditional furniture forms are setting new standards in home and office decor.
2. Furniture Manufacturing - Advanced metal processing techniques are revolutionizing the production of stylish and durable furniture items.
3. Customization Technology - Personalized furniture elements are transforming user preferences, enabling bespoke solutions for functional and aesthetic demands.