Geometric design: when math inspires boundless creativity
Undoubtedly, geometry—understood as the study of space through forms and their relationships—is a crucial aspect of designing and creating any object or furniture piece, where essential geometric principles such as plane and spatial figures play an integral role. But what happens when mathematics itself inspires the project? Lines, squares, and circles, which are typically used to outline and structure spaces, open up to unexpected interpretations, creating domestic landscapes with new horizons that expand, interrupt, or open the environment, offering new perspectives. By introducing playful Memphis-style color accents, geometric furniture transforms into a harmonious celebration of creativity that goes beyond conventional boundaries.
Considered the quintessential geometric furniture, the Zig Zag Chair by designer Gerrit Thomas Rietveld epitomizes the neo-plastic architectural style—its design seems born from an equation. With mathematical precision, Cassina's Zig Zag Chair consists of four planes in rhythmic sequence, making it one of the earliest examples of cantilever seating. A classic available in natural or colored finishes, offering countless styling possibilities while retaining its timeless appeal.
Also produced by Cassina and designed by another legend in the history of design, Charlotte Perriand's Nuage bookcase is composed of alternating rectangles and squares, creating an interplay of full and empty spaces, with primary and natural colors forming a free, unconventional checkerboard that enlivens any space.
Shiro Kuramata's designs blend function with minimalist, sculptural forms, reinterpreting common geometric figures with a surrealist touch. His works, including Pyramid, Revolving Cabinet, Dinah, Progetti Compiuti, and Homage to Mondrian, now part of the Cappellini collection, enrich environments with a visionary, almost unreal style.
The Penrose table, designed by young talent Hayo Gebauer for La Chance, draws inspiration from the geometric research of mathematician Roger Penrose and his famous impossible triangle, which features overlapping lines and varying perspectives. Building on this concept, the base of Gebauer's table offers different visual interpretations depending on the viewpoint, while the transparent or neon pink glass top creates a striking optical illusion.
With cc-tapis' Raag collection, creative duo Doshi Levien interpreted the classical Indian musical system "raag" through a chromatic language of handwoven compositions and proportions. The result is a free, improvised design that transforms geometric shapes into harmonious blends of pattern and color.
Sancal's new additions for 2024 celebrate the union of form and color, resulting in furniture with a unique personality, ideal for creating captivating spaces. The Canto collection's design is based on the geometry of a square intersected by a curve. The modules combine to form a compact yet impactful monoblock, presenting a clear stylistic language through universal forms that create a charming visual experience.
Studiopepe's new Bold side tables for Sancal, innovative variants of the table already featured in the catalog, also express a geometric concept with dynamic twists of form and color. Inheriting the asymmetrical top from the dining table, these side tables feature rectangular and circular geometric bases. Their compact size, different configurations, and color range offer great compositional freedom, resulting in original and extravagant settings.
Miniforms' lines create symphonies of forms and striking designs that beautifully express themselves in colorful and unique spaces. The new Nami collection, showcased at Salone del Mobile 2024, features an undulating base and dynamic aesthetics, creating a pleasant rhythm in space. Stripes and colors combine to breathe life to vibrant, unconventional settings.
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