Hanneke Lourens Designs the Corrugated Furniture Capsule
Amy Duong — July 3, 2024 — Art & Design
References: design-milk
Hanneke Lourens designed the Corrugated furniture capsule -- this marks her first capsule and it is comprised of five playful pieces. All of these are inspired by the metal sheets that are often used for urban landscapes seen in South Africa, which is where the California-based designer was born. The pieces are made from white oak and are meant for daily use, turning the construction materials into functional objects. The wavy design details the Side Table, Bench, Coffee Table, Console Table, Lounge Chair, and Bench.
Lourens explains, "This collection really is a love letter to South Africa, a place where shimmering corrugated metal sheets catch your eye almost everywhere you look. There is an inexplicable quality that makes Africa so special – it’s a place that delicately perches somewhere between beauty and chaos. Growing up in this land of contrast, my aim has always been to capture this sense of duality in my work. It is human nature to take comfort in what feels conventional, so I keep pushing towards uncommon beauty, invigorated by the discomfort it might create."
Lourens explains, "This collection really is a love letter to South Africa, a place where shimmering corrugated metal sheets catch your eye almost everywhere you look. There is an inexplicable quality that makes Africa so special – it’s a place that delicately perches somewhere between beauty and chaos. Growing up in this land of contrast, my aim has always been to capture this sense of duality in my work. It is human nature to take comfort in what feels conventional, so I keep pushing towards uncommon beauty, invigorated by the discomfort it might create."
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