These Basic Furniture Pieces Do Not Look as Expensive as They Are
Mishal Omar — July 27, 2016 — Art & Design
References: sothebys & betterlivingthroughdesign
These basic furniture pieces take minimalism to a whole new level.
Created by the minimalist designer Donald Judd, these chairs are quite simple. The basic furniture is made up of a simple plywood and is designed with cubes and symmetry in mind. The chairs are supported with asymmetrical slants in the base that each go in different directions. While the chairs look like the result of an at-home construction project, they are in fact considered to be luxury items due to the big name of the designer attached to them.
What might be a surprise to some people is that these chairs are valued at over $1,800. The artist's ability to make a statement with only simple, clean lines and basic shapes shows his craftsmanship as well as his ability to sell his form of design.
Created by the minimalist designer Donald Judd, these chairs are quite simple. The basic furniture is made up of a simple plywood and is designed with cubes and symmetry in mind. The chairs are supported with asymmetrical slants in the base that each go in different directions. While the chairs look like the result of an at-home construction project, they are in fact considered to be luxury items due to the big name of the designer attached to them.
What might be a surprise to some people is that these chairs are valued at over $1,800. The artist's ability to make a statement with only simple, clean lines and basic shapes shows his craftsmanship as well as his ability to sell his form of design.
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Furniture - Designing basic furniture pieces with a minimalist approach allows for disruptive innovation opportunities in the high-end furniture industry.
2. Sustainable Design - Creating luxury items using plywood can be a disruptive innovation opportunity in the furniture industry, particularly for eco-friendly designs.
3. Functional Art - The creation of designer furniture pieces that balance both functionality and artistic appeal can be a disruptive innovation opportunity in the high-end furniture industry.
Industry Implications
1. High-end Furniture - The luxury furniture market can benefit from exploring disruptive innovation opportunities in minimalist, sustainable, and functional design.
2. Artisanal Furniture - Artisanal furniture companies can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by collaborating with minimalist designers to create unique and high-end furniture pieces.
3. Eco-friendly Furniture - Eco-friendly furniture companies can capitalize on disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating sustainable materials such as plywood into high-end furniture designs.
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