From Paris to Milan, we look at a handful of functional furniture and lighting pieces that made heads turn with their artistic forms and expressive aesthetics.
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The fusion of art with furniture and lighting is nothing new. The two industries in the decor industry have big brand names flaunting their wares to the crowds, design heads and art collectors. So, without further ado, let’s present a handful of tasteful furniture and lighting pieces that emanate artistic flair and aesthetics.
Artful Throne
The “Salvage” chair was designed by Jay Sae Jung. Image: Ian Allen.
Inspired by discarded objects, Korean designer Jay Sae Jung created the “Salvage” chair. Based on today’s throw-away culture, he collected mundane items and conspicuously transformed them into unexpected shapes that became cohesive, purposeful objects to sit on. The result is the “Salvage” chair, which strongly expresses the current cultural issue of abundant waste in today’s culture. This artistic chair now appears as a likeable throne for people to sit on and perhaps ponder on how, as humans, we can put our waste to use better. Jay cited, “I hope that upon viewing the piece, people will reconsider the ordinary and find value in these products reborn. Innovation, invention, and beauty can emerge from anywhere, even from the most mundane, everyday objects that we put to ...