The combination of art with furnishings and illumination is not novel. The two industries within the décor industry have well-known brand names showcasing their products to the public, design experts, and art collectors. So, without further ado, allow me to present a selection of tasteful furniture and lighting that exudes artistic panache and aesthetics.
Creative Throne
The “Salvage” chair was created by Korean designer Jay Sae Jung, who was inspired by discarded objects. Based on today’s culture of disposability, he gathered commonplace objects and transformed them into unexpected shapes that became cohesive, functional objects to rest on. The result is the “Salvage” chair, which powerfully expresses the contemporary cultural issue of excessive waste. This artistic chair now appears to be a comfortable throne for people to rest on and perhaps contemplate how we as a species can better utilize our waste. Jay stated, “I hope that upon witnessing the piece, viewers will reconsider the ordinary and recognize the value in these reborn products. Innovation, invention, and elegance can emerge from any source, even from the most commonplace, discarded items.”
Cloud Wonderful
Maxim Velovsk, the art director for Lasvit, came up with the motif “It All Comes from Above” for the brand’s booth at Euroluce 2023, which ran concurrently with the Salone del Mobile furniture fair. At the center of the booth installation was Velovsk’s own feature lighting, which drew inspiration from the sky and utilized LED tubes to bring “The Cloud” lighting system to life. This masterful display was the result of a magnificent fusion of natural and scientific references.
Mushroom Charm
In the southwest suburbs of Paris, the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres is a renowned porcelain manufacturing region. It was founded in the middle of the 18th century as a factory, but after several ownership changes — from the French monarchy to the government — it is now a public organization, having been inaugurated in 2009. Famous French designer Ronan Bouroullec is the most recent collaborator to produce a collection of modern illumination objects to maintain the organization’s artistry and craftsmanship.
The “Sèvres” floor and table lamps were exhibited at the booth of Manufacture de Sèvres during the Paris+ Art Fair (October 17 to October 22). The distinctive and artistic lamps have aluminium bases that contrast wonderfully with the glazed porcelain aureoles or lampshades. They are available in three sizes and heights, allowing end users to construct delightful combinations by mixing and matching. Porcelain lamp coverings are fashioned by hand using a precise clay-throwing technique, resulting in sensuality and precision. The glaze completes and materializes the product by imbuing it with an ethereal quality, imbuing each piece with movement, color, and intricate detail.
Bouroullec’s interpretation of the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres’ age-old techniques helps to reimagine ceramics with contemporary forms and sensibilities while paying homage to the institution’s venerable craftsmanship.
Bouroullec explains, “It all explodes delicately in the kiln, and when the pieces are removed, you’re not entirely sure if they’re still alive.” “It could be a sea anemone, a piece of the sky, or a brief glimpse of light in space. There is a very natural quality that appears natural and uncontrolled, which I did not intend.”
Creative Seats
“You Can Sit With Us” was a collaborative art cum furniture initiative conceived by 2LG Studio’s Russell Whitehead and Jordan Cluroe. As part of the London Design Festival 2023, the exhibition featured a variety of new and emergent designers. The founders of 2LG Studio invited thirteen designers of diverse ethnicities, nationalities, genders, and backgrounds to participate in this striking exhibition. The long table was furnished with chairs designed by a variety of participants. Three chairs stood out, including “The Chair” by Anna Maria fstedal Eng has a black lacquer finish with a blobby frame; Sam Klemick’s chair incorporates a cardigan into its carved wood form; Helen Kirkum, a footwear designer, created an eye-catching lounge seat upholstered with recycled trainer insoles.
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