IMM Cologne 2010 Furniture Design Trends – What’s Coming?
Always in line with upcoming design trends, IMM Cologne 2010 produced a laundry list of trendy ideas, color clues, and material combinations that will dominate contemporary furniture design the new decade.
Comfortable dining chairs that let you sit at dinner comfortably for as long as you want. Dinner time has become more important in the past year, and lingering over a good conversation and with good company is something of a habit. To accommodate this behavioral pattern, modern furniture manufacturers are rising to the occasion with new introduction of dining chairs that are wider, softer and simply more comfortable. Any chair by Costantini Pietro will be among the most comfortable dining chairs on the market, some favorites include the Urban and the Catalina chairs while the new Kate dining chair by Cattelan Italia and the Nadir dining chair by Bonaldo are superb in terms of comfort.
Chillin’ chaise lounges are an increasing trend in lieu of their versatility, their free-spirited placement just about anywhere in the house and, of course, the abundance of comfort they provide. Owning a chaise is an open invitation to cozy up near a fireplace, read a good book or just simply relax with a glass of wine or a cup of hot cocoa.
Dark wood contrasted against glass and stainless steel is incorporated into many facets of modern furniture design, the contradicting nature of these materials is what makes each furniture article stand out from a sea of sameness, the warmth of wood, modernism of stainless steel and multi-dimension of glass create a stunning effect and unforgettable visual. The Ritz dining table by Bross in dark wood with glass insert or the Altagamma office suite by Frighetto exemplify this trend.
Ritz dining table by Bross
Altagamma office suite by Frighetto
Large format dining tables nowadays are a must with the family/friend nucleolus at its greatest peak. Dining and entertaining at home is becoming more frequent and the need to accommodate these frequent encounters necessitates large dining formations, whether straight up large tables or ones that enlarge through clever extensions, 8-10-12 people modern dining tables are effortlessly gracing designer collections in 2010. Kiev by IdealSedia extends from 124” to 170”, while Big table by Bonaldo, and Klass by Ceccotti Collection are fixed at 120” and Synapsis by Porro is fixed at 140”W.
Kiev dining table by IdealSedia
Feminine, organically-shaped upholstered forms are a big leap of faith in the designer furniture world. Indirectly associated with true modernism which is frequently defined by straight lines, minimalist demeanors and exact dimensions, this up-and-coming trend is gaining momentum through the simply irresistible designs that are inviting, enveloping and staggeringly comfortable.
Gold as an accent color is closely tied to the nouveau-baroque mega-trend that is seemingly sticking around for another year of designer modern furniture. Accenting increasingly popular aubergine color or the earthy/cozy brown tonalities, gold brings a luxurious essence to the space (in a form of various furnishings and accessories), elevating the otherwise, minimal décor to levels of grandeur, eye-catchiness and warmth. See Amon floor vase by Tonelli, double wall mirror by Bontempi Casa and Shamadan candle holder by Driade Kosmo for inspiration.
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