The Rubber Table is a Sticky Furniture Piece by Thomas Schnur
Summer Luu — January 24, 2011 — Art & Design
References: thomasschnur & designspotter
The Rubber Table incorporates the function of toilet plungers into the stool's legs.
Designed by Thomas Schnur, the toilet-plunging table sets "in motion a new way of looking at this ambivalent object." Thomas Schnur's creations use familiar fragments that allude to the item's original function while introducing it into a new environment. The Rubber Table definitely uses a suction cup design in a clever way.
Implications - Urban cities are becoming increasingly more populated causing living spaces to decrease in size. Consumers are desperate for household furniture that is both functional and compact. Companies that design products that are tailored for small spaces (i.e. IKEA) will appeal to this urban demographic.
Designed by Thomas Schnur, the toilet-plunging table sets "in motion a new way of looking at this ambivalent object." Thomas Schnur's creations use familiar fragments that allude to the item's original function while introducing it into a new environment. The Rubber Table definitely uses a suction cup design in a clever way.
Implications - Urban cities are becoming increasingly more populated causing living spaces to decrease in size. Consumers are desperate for household furniture that is both functional and compact. Companies that design products that are tailored for small spaces (i.e. IKEA) will appeal to this urban demographic.
Trend Themes
1. Compact Furniture - Opportunity for designing furniture that is functional and tailored for small spaces in urban cities.
2. Multi-functional Design - Potential for creating furniture that incorporates multiple functions to optimize limited living spaces.
3. Innovative Material Applications - Space-saving furniture designs that utilize unconventional materials or repurposed objects.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Disruptive potential for furniture companies to develop compact and multi-functional pieces.
2. Interior Design - Opportunity for interior designers to create innovative, space-saving solutions for urban living.
3. Home Decor Retail - Retailers can cater to urban consumers by offering compact and versatile furniture options.
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