The Takeshi Sawada Deer Chair is Expertly Crafted
Mesel Isaac — March 2, 2014 — Art & Design
References: kamina-c & spoon-tamago
Art director Takeshi Sawada has created this expertly crafted deer chair to further add to his collection of animal-inspired children's furniture.
Made of oak, walnut and deerskin, Takeshi Sawada's chair is meant to celebrate the woodland creature, however due to the prominently displayed visage and antlers, the chair looks as if it was carved from actual deer, making it seem almost ghoulish; the fact that the chair is meant for children only enhances the creepy vibe that it gives off.
While Sawada does not specify what kind of deerskin was used in the creation of the chair, I'd like to imagine it was reindeer, if only because it does sort of look like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Made of oak, walnut and deerskin, Takeshi Sawada's chair is meant to celebrate the woodland creature, however due to the prominently displayed visage and antlers, the chair looks as if it was carved from actual deer, making it seem almost ghoulish; the fact that the chair is meant for children only enhances the creepy vibe that it gives off.
While Sawada does not specify what kind of deerskin was used in the creation of the chair, I'd like to imagine it was reindeer, if only because it does sort of look like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Trend Themes
1. Animal-inspired Furniture - There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create a line of animal-inspired furniture for children that captures their imagination and adds a touch of whimsy to their spaces.
2. Natural Materials in Design - Exploring the use of natural materials like oak, walnut, and deerskin in furniture design opens up opportunities to create unique and sustainable products that appeal to eco-conscious consumers.
3. Creepy and Ghoulish Aesthetic - Designing furniture with a creepy and ghoulish aesthetic, like the Takeshi Sawada Deer Chair, can cater to niche markets or be used as statement pieces in unconventional interior design styles.
Industry Implications
1. Children's Furniture - The children's furniture industry can tap into the trend of animal-inspired furniture to offer imaginative and whimsical designs that appeal to both children and parents.
2. Sustainable Furniture - The sustainable furniture industry can explore the use of natural materials, such as oak, walnut, and deerskin, to create eco-friendly and unique products that resonate with eco-conscious consumers.
3. Alternative Interior Design - The alternative interior design industry can incorporate creepy and ghoulish aesthetic furniture pieces, like the Takeshi Sawada Deer Chair, to create unconventional and thought-provoking spaces.
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