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Magnetic Wooden Tables

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Multiple by Raphael Charles Can Take on Various Fun Shapes

— October 2, 2012 — Art & Design
Multiple by Raphael Charles, an industrial designer based in Brussels, Belgium, is a modular table that functions in a rather singular manner. Unlike other shapeshifting furniture, which often require latches, slots and more, this table is held together through a magnetic system. This allows the piece of furniture to take on a multitude of shapes and sizes, which cannot be said of other similar creations. From stars and triangles to speech bubbles and abstract forms, Multiple by Raphael Charles is a fun home addition.

Made up of equal-sized solid beech poles, Multiple by Raphael Charles takes on a pixelated aesthetic that will encourage people to have fun arranging and rearranging the pieces. Creating a low table, the pieces can be used for one single configuration or several smaller ones.
Trend Themes
1. Modular Furniture Design - Designers can explore magnetic systems and other innovative methods to rethink furniture design and create modular pieces that can be shaped and resized to cater to evolving user needs.
2. Pixelated Aesthetic - The use of a pixelated aesthetic in furniture can provide a playful element to home décor, allowing users to create unique and customizable shapes.
3. Shapeshifting Furniture Design - The combination of magnetic systems and innovative furniture design can allow designers to create furniture pieces that can be reshaped and resized in exciting and innovative ways.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Furniture manufacturers can seek to explore innovative materials and manufacturing processes to create modular pieces that can be reshaped and resized via magnetic systems and other mechanisms.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can incorporate modular furniture with a pixelated aesthetic to provide a fun and interactive element to home décor.
3. Architecture and Construction - Architecture and construction professionals can explore the integration of modular and shapeshifting furniture pieces within homes and buildings to help maximize space and provide customizable options for homeowners.
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