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Alon Dodo's Furnishing is Made Using an Ancient Inlay Technique

— February 20, 2017 — Art & Design
Though concrete is typically used as an industrial building material for the foundations of edifices, this concrete credenza brings that strong stone blend into the home. Created by designer Alon Dodo, who's based out of Israel, the concrete credenza uses traditional craftsmanship techniques applied to many pieces of wood furniture, smoothly working those practices into the unique material.

All of Alon Dodo's furniture designs incorporate a technique called inlaying. This ancient practice is typical of woodwork, and it involves stamping wood into itself using butterfly or X-patch connectors. Implementing inlay techniques into the concrete credenza is a creative use of such a system.

Alon Dodo is no stranger to building furniture with uncommon materials. Aside from wood, Dodo's pieces are also made from leather, copper, brass, iron, korian, and marble.
Trend Themes
1. Concrete Home Furnishings - Incorporating concrete into home furnishings creates a unique blend of industrial and traditional style that is ripe for further exploration.
2. Ancient Craftsmanship Techniques - Incorporating traditional craftsmanship techniques typically used on wood furniture into uncommon materials such as concrete presents an opportunity for innovation and experimentation.
3. Unconventional Materials - Using materials such as leather, copper, brass, iron, korian, and marble in furniture design can lead to unexpected innovation in the industry.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - Incorporating ancient craftsmanship techniques and unconventional materials presents an opportunity for furniture designers to create truly unique and innovative pieces.
2. Home Decor - Utilizing concrete as a material in home decor presents an opportunity for companies to create products with a unique blend of industrial and traditional style.
3. Construction - Exploring the use of concrete in new and unconventional ways could lead to innovative and sustainable construction practices.
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