Amazing Sculptured Design
Rhonda Knott — October 5, 2006 — Art & Design
References: dedon.de & europebynet
This amazing seating design, comprising of four very comfortable stylish chairs and one coffee table, masquerades as an elegant ancient stone sculpture when not in use. Leave it in your garden or on the patio for dazzling garden decor effect, or a talking point for admiring guests.
Designed by Frankligthart for the Dedon collection, this unique Obelisk Seating is made of natural elements woven together with Hularo, an extremely durable synthetic fibre, developed and produced by DEDON.
Obelisk seating can be called an art form, inspired by the menhirs in Carnac on the French Atlantic coast. It reminds me of Obelix, the famous character with super human strength, created by Goscinny & Uderzo for the comic book series “Asterix the Gaul”. Obelix carved and delivered menhirs for a living inside a little fortified Gaulish coastal village.
Dedon Obelisk Seating, may not be as heavy as the ancient stone Menhir, it is, however, a great deal more useful, and still retains a shape of immortal
almost magical beauty!
Priced around $ 5,244, comes in the colour of ‘Stone’.
Designed by Frankligthart for the Dedon collection, this unique Obelisk Seating is made of natural elements woven together with Hularo, an extremely durable synthetic fibre, developed and produced by DEDON.
Obelisk seating can be called an art form, inspired by the menhirs in Carnac on the French Atlantic coast. It reminds me of Obelix, the famous character with super human strength, created by Goscinny & Uderzo for the comic book series “Asterix the Gaul”. Obelix carved and delivered menhirs for a living inside a little fortified Gaulish coastal village.
Dedon Obelisk Seating, may not be as heavy as the ancient stone Menhir, it is, however, a great deal more useful, and still retains a shape of immortal
almost magical beauty!
Priced around $ 5,244, comes in the colour of ‘Stone’.
Trend Themes
1. Outdoor Sculptural Furniture - The Obelisk Seating embodies a trend of combining art and furniture, creating garden decor that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
2. Synthetic Fiber Innovation - The durability and unique texture of Hularo in the Obelisk Seating highlights a trend for synthetic fibers as a sustainable and modern alternative to traditional materials in furniture design.
3. Ancient-inspired Design - Designs inspired by ancient art, like the Obelisk Seating, is a trend that seeks to blend history and modernity in innovative ways.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Furniture - The Obelisk Seating is a unique and innovative addition to the outdoor furniture industry, offering both function and artistry to garden and patio decor.
2. Textile Manufacturing - The use of Hularo synthetic fiber in the Obelisk Seating highlights a trend of synthetic materials as a viable option for textile manufacturing, offering increased sustainability and unique textures.
3. Art and Design - The blending of art and furniture in pieces like the Obelisk Seating highlights a trend for designers and artists to collaborate and create functional yet beautiful works of art.
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