The Tree Furniture by Anton Alvarez is at Once Raw and Refined
Meghan Young — November 30, 2012 — Eco
References: antonalvarez & inqmind.co
The Tree Furniture by Anton Alvarez, a Swedish-Chilean designer based in London, England, and recent graduate from the Royal College of Art, is a stunning creation made out of a single tree trunk, hence its name. Utterly raw save for a one polished end, the trunk has taken on the shape of a bench in a way that stays true to its former life while embracing its new path.
Basically, the Tree Furniture by Anton Alvarez has been strategically cut three times on one side with a portable saw mill to reveal the clean geometric lines of a triangular prism. Created in collaboration with AHEC, American Hardwood Export Council, the other side retains its original form, bark and all.
Basically, the Tree Furniture by Anton Alvarez has been strategically cut three times on one side with a portable saw mill to reveal the clean geometric lines of a triangular prism. Created in collaboration with AHEC, American Hardwood Export Council, the other side retains its original form, bark and all.
Trend Themes
1. Raw-refined Fusion - The trend of fusing raw, natural materials with refined, geometric design creates opportunities for innovative furniture and decor.
2. Minimalist One-piece Design - The trend of creating furniture as a single piece, without any additional elements, could lead to opportunities for innovative and sustainable manufacturing processes.
3. Nature-inspired Decor - The trend of using natural materials and nature-inspired designs in home decor creates opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly products.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The furniture industry could explore new designs and materials inspired by the trend of combining raw and refined elements.
2. Manufacturing - The manufacturing industry could explore new processes to create minimalist, one-piece furniture inspired by the Tree Furniture by Anton Alvarez.
3. Home Decor - The home decor industry could explore sustainable and eco-friendly products inspired by natural designs and materials like the Tree Furniture by Anton Alvarez.
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