Toys Turn into Furniture with the Marble Rug by Steven Emmanuel
Gil Cohen — May 11, 2013 — Art & Design
References: stevenemmanuel & sweet-station
A basic rug design can be a bit overplayed, but the three dimensional texture of the marble carpet created by artist Steven Emmanuel is incredibly dynamic and playfully fun.
The swirling rainbow colors that make marbles so fascinating to children and collectors intermingle to create a beautifully intricate array of colors and abstract patterns in this piece of artistic furniture. Considering it is made out of glass, the rug is probably not actually meant to be stepped on, but it acts as a new way to display art in the home as it lies on the floor instead of on the wall.
Adults who fondly remember playing with marbles as children will find the marble rug by Steven Emmanuel a wonderfully nostalgic work of art.
The swirling rainbow colors that make marbles so fascinating to children and collectors intermingle to create a beautifully intricate array of colors and abstract patterns in this piece of artistic furniture. Considering it is made out of glass, the rug is probably not actually meant to be stepped on, but it acts as a new way to display art in the home as it lies on the floor instead of on the wall.
Adults who fondly remember playing with marbles as children will find the marble rug by Steven Emmanuel a wonderfully nostalgic work of art.
Trend Themes
1. Three Dimensional Rugs - The use of 3D textures in rug designs presents an opportunity for furniture companies to create new, unique and visually stunning products.
2. Artistic Furniture - The use of glass, color, and abstract designs in furniture presents an opportunity for artists and designers to create unique pieces that blend traditional furniture with contemporary art.
3. Nostalgic Design - The use of design elements that evoke nostalgia presents an opportunity for companies to create products that connect with consumers on a deeper emotional level.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The marble rug presents an opportunity for home decor companies to offer new, unique, and artistic designs to their customers.
2. Art - The use of glass, color, and abstract designs in furniture presents an opportunity for artists to expand their work beyond traditional mediums and into the realm of functional design.
3. Children's Toys - The use of design elements that evoke nostalgia, such as marbles, presents an opportunity for toy companies to re-imagine classic toys into functional pieces of art and furniture.
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