Versailles Sofa Merges Magnificent Architectural Details with Furniture
Amelia Roblin — August 1, 2012 — Art & Design
References: bocadolobo & designspotter
With bold and basic furnishings as some of the most popular at the moment, pieces like the Versailles Sofa are really set apart from the majority of designs on the market. We nearly have the opposite look in the limited edition Boca do Lobo couch that flaunts an extravagant sculptural resin as its back and side panels.
Marco Costa worked to imitate the sumptuous marble carvings of the renaissance period, harkening to the resplendent era of Louis XIV and his grand palace near Paris, France. It looks as though the friezes of the Sun King's spectacular halls were cast and reproduced to decorate the antiquey three-seater chesterfield. To complement the detail of the exterior, the Versailles Sofa is upholstered in a rich velvety royal blue.
Marco Costa worked to imitate the sumptuous marble carvings of the renaissance period, harkening to the resplendent era of Louis XIV and his grand palace near Paris, France. It looks as though the friezes of the Sun King's spectacular halls were cast and reproduced to decorate the antiquey three-seater chesterfield. To complement the detail of the exterior, the Versailles Sofa is upholstered in a rich velvety royal blue.
Trend Themes
1. Sculptural Resin Furniture - Companies can explore unique designs that incorporate sculptural resin into furniture, creating pieces that will stand out from the more basic designs currently popular in the market.
2. Renaissance-inspired Designs - Businesses can leverage nostalgia for past eras by incorporating details from the Renaissance period in furniture designs, like the intricate marble carvings seen in the Versailles Sofa.
3. Bold and Extravagant Pieces - There is a market for bold and extravagant furniture, as shown by the popularity of limited edition pieces like the Versailles Sofa that flaunts its sculptural resin as its back and side panels.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - Furniture manufacturers can explore using sculptural resin in their designs to create unique pieces that appeal to consumers looking for something different.
2. Luxury Home Decor - Companies specializing in luxury home decor can incorporate Renaissance-inspired details into their designs, like the sumptuous marble carvings seen in the Versailles Sofa, to attract consumers who value elegance and opulence.
3. Interior Design - Interior designers can incorporate bold and extravagant pieces, like the Versailles Sofa, into their designs to add depth and character to a space.
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