Furniture Trends Product designers tell us whats in vogue
Simple and sustainable furniture is making a comeback. Photo by Bunpoht Baimiden via Getty Images

Furniture trends 2019—Top furniture trends of 2019 | AD India

From handcrafted pieces to locally-sourced materials, here’s what's currently big in the furniture space

Furniture plays a big role in how interiors look and feel. Choose the wrong pieces and you have a home that looks mismatched and sometimes even cluttered. Similarly, pick the right furniture and you can amplify the beauty of the interiors manifold. We asked three product designers about the changing furniture trends and what according to them is making a comeback. If you are planning on revamping your home, here's what you should keep in mind.

Furniture Trends 2019: C for Craftsmanship

According to Saif Faisal, Founder, Saif Faisal Design Workshop, “Craftsmanship is being revived—be it industrial or handmade, the ‘art of making' objects with great care and consideration has become crucial to the industry.” Pieces that are one-of-a-kind are always more valuable than mass-produced furniture and the trend is moving towards individuality. Faisal adds that the shift in interest towards craftsmanship will aid sustainability and will help local craftsmen and skilled workers come back into the limelight.

The dining table here showcases carvings in gold and is contrasted with grey lacquer legs in high gloss, and amazonite marble top. Project by Shantanu Garg Design. Photo by Bjorn Wallander

Furniture Trends 2019: Natural, Clean Designs

“与燃烧实验完成木材或metal with textures and patina are big now. Furniture that brings a sense of warmth and rawness to a space is what people are responding to positively. Given the chaos that surrounds us, people are beginning to respond to clean lines and multifunctional furniture. Less is more,” adds Ravi Vazirani, Principal Designer, Ravi Vazirani Design Studio.

A modern cabana four poster bed with classic embellishments of gold and taupe. Project by Shantanu Garg Design. Photo by Bjorn Wallander

Furniture Trends 2019: Art-Inspired

Shantanu Garg, Founder and Creative Director, Shantanu Garg Design & Shantanu Garg Bespoke Concept, believes that with the growing need of visually-pleasing aesthetics, furniture is likely to become a medium to express art. “I see transitional designs as the growing trend as it gives the liberty to express the contrast and conflict of multiple styles thereby achieving a visible visual balance. Projecting this as a trend, furniture will see application of bold colours, metal, prints and textures,” he says.

The chair is reupholstered using Indian bagru print carpet. Project by Shantanu Garg Design. Photo by PHX

Furniture Trends 2019: Old meets New

另一个趋势是老马特里重新流行als and styles of carpentry. “There's an emphasis on furniture that is handmade, using old joinery techniques. Wicker work, cane weaving patterns, inlays in wood with brass, natural stone finish are regaining popularity,” shares Vazirani.

Wicker furniture is making a comeback. Product and photo by The Raj Company

Saif believes that the reason cane and rattan furniture is becoming popular again is because they are natural materials with great structural properties and are tensile and pliable. “The finished pieces are often poetic, functional and sensual. They have never been explored to their full potential and designers and manufacturers like Studio Hiji, Cappellini and Expormim among others have done some notable work using these materials,” he says.

Furniture Trends 2019: Here to Stay

The three of them agree that the trend of natural materials and old-style designs are making a comeback, and are here to stay. Garg says, “Furniture has become a highly detailed design narrative. It's not just older techniques that are coming back in vogue; there is a revival of older styles too.”

Lukis chairs made using rattan designed by Abie Abdillah. Photo by Sarrah Syarifatualiyah

With handcrafted and local materials being in high demand, it is not surprising to see even big players joining in the trend, making furniture using locally-sourced products—a win-win for everyone including the environment.

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