Contemporary architectural trends have always been a source of inspiration for furniture designers. In this trend, one could read a certain penetration of exteriors into interiors: the characteristic forms and lines of the facades of buildings seemed to enter the rooms and stay there, creating the integrity of the perception of the external and internal. Vivid examples of this can be found in any era.
Our time is characterized by a variety of design approaches and solutions, so modern home furniture can be made in a variety of styles. One of the most popular and effective gifts from architecture to furniture designers is art deco. Literally translated from French, this expression means "decorative art". Indeed, things in the spirit of Art Deco are distinguished by deliberate elegance: luxurious materials, graceful configurations, geometric patterns with an ethnic character and, at the same time, strict regularity. An interesting example of Art Deco style is the Aquarelle chest of drawers, made from solid pine and decorated with ornaments of rectangles and heptagons. Another unusual option is the Antoinette sofa, an exceptionally elegant model with hand-crafted décor for a sophisticated chic feel.
Such architectural style as brutalism was reflected in furniture design no less original. Its source was the projects of the legendary architect Le Corbusier, created after the Second World War. The style got its name from the phrase "beton brut", which in French means "raw concrete". Of course, this material is not popular in interior items, but the general tendency to use rough shapes and surfaces comes precisely from brutalism. Large-sized furniture made of solid natural wood of various species, if decorated, is minimal, has gained the greatest popularity here. Monochrome surfaces and "international" appearance of things are welcomed. House-boxes, erected in Europe in the 50s of the last century, seemed to translate their "appearance" into the decoration of living rooms and offices of wealthy citizens. True, in the interior embodiment, the desire of architects for cheapness has lost its relevance, because wooden furniture is quite expensive. In addition, a brutal look is excellently created with the help of other expensive natural materials - leather, brass, stone. A Jules Verne leather chest of drawers decorated with massive metal locks, corners and rivets will give you an idea of the furniture in the spirit of brutalism. Or the Loft curbstone, as if "copied" from an industrial container.
Another favorite architectural style of furniture makers is deconstructivism. He was not even 30 years old, and his influence on the appearance of modern megacities is already enormous. The cornerstone here is the unwillingness to limit oneself to any framework, the permanent search for revolutionary solutions, interesting forms and unusual coloristic ideas. Deconstructivism is not so much clear-cut formulas as emotional poetry. Likewise, luxury furniture, intuitively born under the influence of deconstructivism, is distinguished by playful colors and unexpected forms, while fully retaining functionality. Excellent examples are the asymmetrical wardrobe invented by German designers, the Teatro dresser made in Belgium and the Stuart leather side table from England.
Interpretations of these and other architectural trends in modern interior items can be seen in the collection of the "Etazherka" online store.
