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Canvas Furniture that Hangs on Your Wall by YOY

Canvas Furniture that Hangs on Your Wall by YOY furniture

Unveiled earlier this month at Salon Satellite at Milan Design Week 2013, Canvas is a set of two-dimensional, lightweight furniture pieces made of wood, aluminum and stretched elastic canvas that can be hung flat on a wall. The surface of each piece is printed with images of the furniture it represents, and once removed can be propped against a wall and used as actual seating. Canvas was designed by spatial designer Naoki Ono, founder of Tokyo-based YOY design studio. While the chairs might not be ideal for long periods of time, they really are ideal for cramped spaces requiring temporary seating. (via hyperallergic)

By Christopher on April 23, 2013 • furniture

Good Vibrations: An Intricately Carved Cabinet Looks Like a Digital Glitch [Updated: It's a 3D Rendering of an Upcoming Piece]

Good Vibrations: An Intricately Carved Cabinet Looks Like a Digital Glitch [Updated: Its a 3D Rendering of an Upcoming Piece] wood furniture

Don’t adjust your web browser, this isn’t a corrupted photograph of a fine piece of Italian furniture (although it may unfortunately be a digital rending, read below). In actuality this cabinet was created by architect Ferruccio Laviani to look just as you see it, like a wavy digital glitch. Titled the Good Vibrations Storage Unit the piece will first appear at Italy’s annual interior show Fratelli Boffi. I’d love to see it from a few different angles, but incredible nonetheless. (via mocoloco)

Update: There has been a healthy amount of skepticism whether or not this is the real deal or a 3D rendering. Having not stood in front of the piece myself I guess we can only defer to the design firm and hope more images of the piece are released soon. One person wrote in to point out that there may be evidence in the photo itself of a repeating pattern which would be the telltale mark of a digitally rendered image. More if I find out.

Update: According to Studio Laviani the image is a rendering, however a final piece of furniture is supposed to be on display in April, so stay tuned.

By Christopher on March 14, 2013 • furniture wood

It’s Not What You Think, Every Single One of these Objects is Made of Paper

Its Not What You Think, Every Single One of these Objects is Made of Paper sculpture realism paper furniture
Bergère / 2012 / Various papers / 26 x 26 x 36 in.

Its Not What You Think, Every Single One of these Objects is Made of Paper sculpture realism paper furniture
Shirt & Tie / 2010 / Mulberry and various other papers / 23 x 30 x 4 in.

Its Not What You Think, Every Single One of these Objects is Made of Paper sculpture realism paper furniture
Wallet / 2011 / Paper, nylon thread / 4 x 3 x 0.5 in.

Its Not What You Think, Every Single One of these Objects is Made of Paper sculpture realism paper furniture
Paper Museum Bench / 2013

Its Not What You Think, Every Single One of these Objects is Made of Paper sculpture realism paper furniture
Americana, paper jeans / 2011 / Paper, canvas, silk and nylon thread / 15 x 9 x 11 in.

Its Not What You Think, Every Single One of these Objects is Made of Paper sculpture realism paper furniture
Paper Eames Chair LCW / 2012 / Various papers, hand painted / 22 x 23 x 28 in.

A dusty old chair, a wrinkled pair of jean shorts, or the classic shape of a wooden Eames chair, common items you might encounter every day without giving them a second thought. But try to sit on that worn Corbusier bench or wear that pressed white shirt and you might be shocked as they tear or disintegrate before your very eyes because, amazingly, they are made almost completely with paper by Los Angeles-based artist Vincent Tomczyk. Via his artist statement:

My art centers on objects to stimulate visceral connections. These compositions represent biographies of people, experiences and interpretations of intangible ideas. Although my work can be categorized as realism, my intention is to distill the emotion of an object, then through expression, reconstruct it into my view of its essential self – free of function. [...] As an artist working primarily with paper, my art requires me to be part craftsman and part engineer. I learned a lot about how to construct things by working at my father’s side, in his workshop. I’m compelled to produce work that is visually poetic by using a medium that defies perceived limitations.

Tomczyk tells me that he doesn’t do much sketching before he embarks on each artwork, but spends his time formulating ideas in his head and developing a list of needed materials and measurements. The objects are carefully crafted by hand, all of the colors you see are hand-painted and he never relies on any sort of digital printing. Translation: these take a lot of time. The jean shorts alone with functional pockets and realistic textures took over 100 hours.

If you want to see more, Tomczyk has a solo show opening May 4th, 2013 at Gallery 825 in LA and you can also see many more of his paper works on his website. If you enjoy this kind of realism, also check out Randall Rosenthall’s wood carvings. (via colossal submissions, thnx shane)

By Christopher on March 7, 2013 • furniture paper realism sculpture

Chuck: A Flexible Wooden Bookshelf

Chuck: A Flexible Wooden Bookshelf wood furniture bookshelf books

Chuck is an awesome shelving concept by German designer Natascha Harra-Frischkorn. The flexible shelving unit is made from six 4mm thick planks of wood that can be adjusted to hold small collections of books and other objects in a beautiful organic shape. Really wish this was actually a thing. (via soft shock)

By Christopher on February 19, 2013 • books bookshelf furniture wood

Scott Carter’s Sculptural Medium: Deconstructed Gallery Walls

Scott Carters Sculptural Medium: Deconstructed Gallery Walls sculpture installation furniture drywall

Before inviting Scott Carter to show in your exhibition space, be sure you’ve done your homework and have a stellar insurance policy, the Chicago artists’ medium of choice is drywall and wood cut directly from the walls of the gallery. Blurring the lines between sculpture and installation Carter first develops digital prototypes which he then translates into the myriad components needed to construct the furniture and other sculptures that comprise each exhibition. The eviscerated and ragged walls then form the backdrop to each piece like a curious set of physical blueprints, not unlike wooden insect skeleton models you might have played with as a kid. Scott currently has work at Beers.Lambert Gallery in London through January 26th and will have another solo show there in 2014. See much more of his work via his website (flash).

By Christopher on January 21, 2013 • drywall furniture installation sculpture

A Glow-in-the-Dark Full Moon Cabinet

A Glow in the Dark Full Moon Cabinet moon light furniture

Designed by Sotirios Papadopoulos the Full Moon is a beautifully designed credenza with an overlaid photo-realistic treatment of the moon that glows in the dark, an effect achieved by an eco-friendly luminous surface developed by Papadopoulos (the image above appears to be a rendering and may not be the actual piece). The furniture is available online through Generate LE. (via laughing squid)

By Christopher on December 22, 2012 • furniture light moon

Tree Ring Lights by Judson Beaumont

Tree Ring Lights by Judson Beaumont wood trees lighting furniture

These funky tree lights were designed by Judson Beaumont of Straight Line Designs, a furniture design firm out of Vancouver. Called Tree Rings the lights are made out of a beetle pine shell topped with mirrored Plexiglas that allows the embedded cool fluorescent light to shine through in the dark. I’m not sure of the practical application, but it appears the lights can be used as as small tables and bear enough weight to act as a stool. The pieces debuted last summer at Duthie Gallery. (via zymaze on fancy)

By Christopher on September 26, 2012 • furniture lighting trees wood

A Table Made of Secret Compartments

A Table Made of Secret Compartments wood home furniture

The Kai Table designed by Naoki Hirakoso and Takmitsu Kitahara contains a few surprises, being constructed almost entirely of secret compartments. From sliding drawers and hinged cupboards to a number of shifting panels, the entire piece is built like an elaborate wooden puzzle. (via architizer)