Unstable by Studio Mango Will Make You Second Guess Effectiveness
Amelia Roblin — November 9, 2011 — Art & Design
References: studiomango.nl
A table has one job really, which is to provide its user with steady level elevated surfaced. Unstable by Studio Mango visually knocks out the first of these criteria leaving the owner to question the reliability of the piece as a whole.
But it is of course an optical illusion, for the designers behind the eccentric dining table assembled it quite securely -- or did they? The four legs look to be composed of rotating stacked cubes, resting hazardously one block above another, five strong in height and all supporting the weight of a rectangular tabletop evenly.
One might assume that Unstable by Studio Mango was constructed so that each of the precarious pillars were fixed carefully in place, however the thought of it performing a balancing act makes the piece of furniture all the more fascinating.
But it is of course an optical illusion, for the designers behind the eccentric dining table assembled it quite securely -- or did they? The four legs look to be composed of rotating stacked cubes, resting hazardously one block above another, five strong in height and all supporting the weight of a rectangular tabletop evenly.
One might assume that Unstable by Studio Mango was constructed so that each of the precarious pillars were fixed carefully in place, however the thought of it performing a balancing act makes the piece of furniture all the more fascinating.
Trend Themes
1. Optical Illusion Furniture - Innovative designers can create furniture that visually defies traditional expectations, challenging our assumptions of what furniture should look like and how it should function.
2. Unstable Aesthetics - Creating designs that challenge traditional ideas of stability can cater to the growing market demand for unique and unconventional furniture that stand out from mass-produced products.
3. Balancing Act Furniture - Designers can incorporate elements of balance and instability into furniture to create visually intriguing pieces that catch the eye and start conversations.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Furniture designers can experiment with unconventional shapes, materials, and forms to create furniture that defies common expectations and disrupts the market.
2. Home Decor - Home decor industry can offer a wider range of unconventional furniture pieces to cater to a niche market looking for unique and visually interesting pieces to decorate their homes.
3. Visual Merchandising - Visual merchandisers can use unconventional pieces like the Unstable table to create dynamic window displays and in-store installations that catch the attention of shoppers and increase foot traffic.
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