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Wednesday
Apr102013

Sculptural Furniture

Diamond Cabinet from Boca do Lobo

Ever yearn for furniture that’s shaped more creatively like your jewelry? Tired of those boxy plain furniture pieces?  If you’re nodding yes, then we have the furniture for you!  As interior designers, we’re always on the lookout for the unique, and this sculptural furniture definitely break out of their box and catches your eye!

Above is Boca do Lobo’s Baroque interpretation of that coveted gemstone, the diamond. Finished in a glossy amethyst varnish, the Diamond cabinet flaunts faceted doors and sides, ending in gold-leafed lion’s head feet.  Below is the Manuel cabinet, gilded in copper leaf and styled in an ombre finish. The Manuel’s cubist surface reflects a city skyline and sits on top of turned mahogany legs. 

Manuel cabinet from Boca do Lobo

Robert Kuo designs very sculptural and organic furniture pieces.  Below, we have his Root dining table and stools, reminiscent of large tree roots and trunks. The base for the pieces is hand hammered and the stools are lacquered in a gold finish. 

 Root Dining table, courtesy of Robert Kuo

Root stools and Tree Trunk Dining Table by Robert KuoAlso by Robert Kuo, these O Table and Bench remind me of gold link necklaces. Beautiful!

O tables, courtesy of Robert Kuo 

Interested in learning more about furniture? Take a look at Sheffield School's Complete Course in Interior Design. At Sheffield, you'll learn how to transform a space, create color schemes, and select furniture, lighting, and accessories.

Reader Comments (9)

Wow! Nice furniture! wish we had that in The Netherlands! Do you have a show soon in The
Netherlands?

Thanks!
April 11, 2013 | Unregistered Commentermikehiti
Wow, maybe I should try to do some of these type of cool things! I like the tree trunk table.
April 22, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterMindy
It seems that everything is getting futuristic from our technology to our household devices. Now our furnitures are becoming more innovative and creative and these pictures look fantastic, thanks for the post.
April 25, 2013 | Unregistered Commenterdesser
I belive the focus should be on furniture's usability, not design.
Anyhow, nice furniture!
I like this blog.
May 10, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterKalithea Mobila
I love the root dining table. I think any indoor furniture that resembles nature, just has a warming feel to it and looks really impressive. the gold chairs go equally well with the table although I'm not sure how comfy they would be.
June 20, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterDesser
Fashion with furniture is really interesting and it is not an easy tax. Specific course are provided for this. This is act hidden in some specific people, all cannot do it. The expert carpenters only do it. The pictures are amazing and looking so nice. The zebra and pig on the first one are looking alive. By finishing work the wood and the metals getting new looks is really a good art.
August 2, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterGrifin
But design is also very important for office furniture. I like the idea of sculptural furniture. I believe it is very important especially if you are in a funky type of business. I myself own a furniture store at http://www.coreofficefurniture.co.za so I know this type of things.
October 15, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterYuval
Now days sculptural furniture are very much in fashions. I saw on tv that few celebrities participated in auctions.
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January 7, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterAngel Jackets
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your researched. I practically like the design template you decided to use and
enjoyed browsing the text in your web site. Keep up the great work, I want to
check back in a few days. You did a great job.
May 16, 2014 | Unregistered CommenterHopy

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