mercredi 23 février 2011

The Plastic Option

Who doesn’t love wacky and colourful right?  That’s what I thought when I came across two design companies who only produce acrylic furniture….but with a fun and whimsical twist!

ACRILA’s acrylic furniture line is really quite amazing.  The majority of their collection applies the image of a traditional style of furniture (in fantastic bright colours) onto plastic contemporary furniture (chairs, coffee tables, lamps, stools etc).  I find this idea to be innovative, creative and full of funky charm.  It mixes the über contemporary with traditional, elegant style – not always the easiest of tasks.  







KOMODO also produces plastic/acrylic furniture but has added a wonderful element of randomness.  The two tables below are both, cubist in shape, but include a surprising twist on the table tops.  The first one has a gigantic birthday cake emblazoned on it - An absolutely hilarious surprise that produces a fabulous ‘EAT ME’ wonderland quality.
The second has filled the table top ‘box’ with clear plastic balls……creating a very ‘je ne sais quoi’ factor, no?







Very fun, very quirky and definitely not for everyone, but I just love throwing out the wonderful and crazy for you all to consider.  Tell me what you think of these….please!