Atom Chic? 5 Pieces of Furniture Designed to Look Like Molecules
Looking to nature for inspiration is de rigeur among designers. In the natural world, every particle falls perfectly into place, be it in an orderly manner or one that is haphazardly harmonious. This collection of furniture drills down deeper. It’s as though the designers looked to the lab for inspiration. That said, we doubt any donned white coats to peer through microscopes on stainless-steel surfaces. Rather, they used their imagination.
Still, these forms—more organic than atomic—read rather molecular. Let’s consider the definition; in its most simplistic terms, a molecule is a cluster of atoms bonded together. Maarten De Ceulaer references science with his Mutation series. He says of his pieces: “Perhaps it’s a virus or bacteria that has grown dramatically out of scale.” Rosie Li explores physics in configuring her Bubbly lamp and embraces technology in developing its finishes. And, Serhii Makhno ties his work to organic matter and the origin of life.
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