November 1st 2007

now we have one-of-a-kind furniture that isn't exactly 100 percent original, but uses accessories to make that specific unique statement on like pieces of furniture. this seems to be a new era of one of a kind art/object/furniture pieces. i like it because one can manufacture many pieces then decide, per client, what the accoutrement will be. seems like a good idea: more cost effective than creating a totally different design for everyone. some of the examples cited in this new york times article were a chair with what looked like a large charm bracelet and a couch with its own shawl. at first glance this seems silly, but it's a lot less work to add specialized knobs for a dresser than to produce a completely different form. in the end, the client gets what he/she wants while feeling that they are buying something unique unto themselves.