Apiwat Chitappanya designed the Zen Stone collection for Thai brass furniture label Masaya. The inspiration behind the series was drawn from soothing zen gardens, highlighting the idea that the existing stones are considered to be souls that reside in the environment. This is translated through the different furniture structures that are incorporated to represent water and mindful elements. The capsule uses Shintai stones to center the balance that fuses together both life and nature in order to have a place that gathers both harmonious and relaxing sensibilities.
The Zen Stone collection features a sofa set, side table, armchairs and a screen, some of which are made using lost-wax brass casting. The furniture design is comprised of stock stacking methods elevated by golden accents seen through backrests and shapely structures.
Garden-Themed Furniture Collections
The Zen Stone Collection Fuses Life & Naturalistic Elements
Trend Themes
1. Biophilic Design - The Zen Stone collection demonstrates the growing trend of incorporating natural elements into furniture design, presenting opportunities for companies to innovate with sustainable and biodegradable materials.
2. Meditative Spaces - The idea of furniture as mindful elements supports a trend towards creating spaces for relaxation and mindfulness with future opportunities for IoT integration and connected furniture experiences.
3. Lost-wax Casting - The use of lost-wax brass casting can be viewed as a trend for high-end furniture production with opportunities for innovation in the field of luxury manufacturing and bespoke items.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture and Interior Design - Furniture designers and interior designers can consider incorporating natural elements and biophilic design principles to create unique, mindful furniture and spaces that promote well-being.
2. Sustainable Materials and Production - Companies in sustainable materials and production can partner with furniture manufacturers and designers to provide eco-friendly materials and reduce environmental impact.
3. Luxury Manufacturing - High-end furniture manufacturers can explore the use of lost-wax brass casting to produce unique, bespoke items and set themselves apart in the crowded luxury furniture market.