Small? Big!
Trends are more grey than black-and-white.
Industrial, organic and retro come together to create a refreshing cocktail. The sustainability of wood is linked to the growing of exotic fruit. If a spider doesn’t have straight legs, why should a table? High time all this was set straight. All these soundbites relate to LivingFurn’s new range. Occasional furniture is big business.
As the old saying goes: those who don’t appreciate the small things don’t deserve the big things. And as to whether occasional pieces are appreciated, make no mistake: small items are big business. An additional small table already makes a difference in the interior. The budget-conscious audience certainly appreciates that. ‘Turnover figures speak volumes.’ Both LivingFurn and the label Brix are laser-focused on this furniture category.
The Mylon coffee tables illustrate the mishmash of trends. So how does one characterise them? The shapes of the tabletop and leg are organic, the smoked glass is archetypically retro, and the concrete-look support is semi-industrial. In fact the metal is powder coated with a fine-grained surface structure. This mix of style and materials makes the Mylon multi-functional.
The Nubi side tables are named after Spanish clouds. These are a revival of the nostalgic nests of tables. Back in the day, these sets would comprise three tables, but this time around there are two. They still stack beneath one another. Their comeback is thanks to their compact format and flexibility, as they can be deployed in multiple ways. The Nubis are available in a light and a dark version. This automatically brings you to the how and why. Mango wood is widely used and actually pretty unknown. Were you aware that it is a residual product of mango cultivation? If the tree yields less fruit over a longer period of time, it will be cut down. It is precisely this wood that is used for furniture production. Talk about sustainable!
And finally, time to set things straight. Does a spider have straight legs? No! That’s why the Tobago dining table has curved spider’s legs. Then the comparison makes more sense. An additional advantage is legroom. You can sit unhindered at the narrow part of the table. What an outcome!
