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Quirky Cartoonish Furniture

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Hors Serie Exhibition Features Creations from Six Designers

— November 24, 2011 — Art & Design
Furniture design can be full of unique inventions, as the Hors Serie Exhibition shows. Featuring the creations of six incredibly talented industrial designers, this exhibit is filled with quirky pieces that push the boundaries of traditional furniture designs to explore the possibilities of both function and form.

Hosted by French eco brand Veja’s retail project, the Centre Commercial, the Hors Serie Exhibition beautifully complements the austere and minimalist space it inhabits. From animals to boardgames and outer space events, the designers pull inspiration from anything and everything. These designers are paillerfrères, Gezo Brands, François Corbière, Charles Kalpakian, Anouchka Potdevin and Antoine Mazurier.

Running until the end of November, the Hors Serie Exhibition proves that practical furniture doesn’t have to look plain, as people want personality and character in their surroundings.
Trend Themes
1. Quirky Furniture Design - Designers are exploring the possibilities of both function and form to push the boundaries of traditional furniture designs.
2. Innovative Industrial Design - The exhibit showcases the creations of six incredibly talented industrial designers that embrace inspiration from a range of sources.
3. Functional Artistic Pipelines - The exhibit proves that practical furniture doesn't have to look plain; personality and character are desired in any environment.
Industry Implications
1. Home Goods Retail - Retailers can offer unique, personality-filled furniture to appeal to consumers looking for unconventional furniture designs.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can implement quirky, innovative furniture designs to add personality to a space while ensuring functionality.
3. Industrial Design - Industrial designers can expand the range of sources they draw inspiration from and push the boundaries of traditional furniture designs.
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