Japanese bonsai and the art of origami are once slowly conquering the world with giant leaps. In addition to souvenirs and other masterpieces of modern art, designers also create more useful things, functional household and household items. And today we have a review of just such origami style items, created under the influence of Japanese inspiration.
Origami computer mouse
The angular, irregularly shaped mouse from Nendo is made of plastic, but looks as if masters of the ancient Japanese art of origami worked long and hard on it. It looks original and stylish, costs about $80, but a suspicious user will doubt how convenient it will be to use. Still, the appearance of the device gives rise to certain thoughts... Although, what if appearances are deceptive?
Conceptual origami phones
Almost all of the gadgets presented in this review are already folded into origami sculptures. But not this device. The flat concept phone Origami Phone can be folded and unfolded, as if it were made of paper or cardboard. In fact, the material was ultra-thin plastic, thanks to which we got the development of an ultra-light phone. The display, microphone, speaker, SIM card slot and the microcircuits necessary for the device to operate are built into a flat surface. Such a minimalist design is the only thing this device could hope for.
Designers continue to exploit e-paper technologies. Another attempt to create a folding phone comes from the Inventables studio. They came up with a phone that is not completely wrinkled and folds into figures, but with a folding and unfolding display.
And this “paper” phone is a concept from AntennaDesign, whose developers are confident that by 2014 such mobile phones will be used by, if not all, then many wealthy fans of the original gadgets.
Portable origami speakers
When folded, this thing is no different from a regular keychain or a toy that is attached to a lanyard for a phone. A toy, yes... But functional, according to the developer. In fact, these are portable compact speakers for a player, phone, tablet...
Origami table lamp
Paper for origami devices can be not only electronic, but also LED. Like here, for example, in the Miyo Lamp origami lamp. When at rest, the lamp looks like a sheet of thick paper folded into traditional origami triangles. If light is needed, you should bend as many “corners” as required to create the appropriate atmosphere. The larger and the wider they are open, the lighter they are.
Origami Wall Lamp
All the same LEDs, covered with origami triangle corners, but a much larger-scale form of the lighting fixture. Light Form is no longer just a lamp, it is already a luminous wall. Need to lose a few dozen calories? All that is required is to manually bend the corners of this amazing wall lamp.
Decorative origami lamp
The colorful triangles of this origami night light are no longer made of paper. They are attached to the frame so that they can rotate and bend autonomously. So what form this device will take today or tomorrow is up to its happy owner to decide.
Origami spoon
Not for soup or borscht, but you can pour sugar into a cup and stir with this spoon. Creative Origami Spoon is a pattern unto itself. To make a spoon from a flat piece of wood, you need to bend it along the cuts you made.
Origami tables
Perhaps the shape of these tables from the Manifold series is not very origami, but they are made according to all the rules of this art. One sheet, in this case iron, is one product. Simple, even a little stingy, but original and stylish in its own way.
If earlier a deep meaning was invested in the creation of paper figures, and the origami figures themselves were used only in rituals and traditional events, today the ancient art of origami is finding more and more new areas of application. And one of these is architecture and interior design.
Now it has become fashionable to use sharp geometric bends and broken transitions from plane to plane in architecture, because this gives the room or building a futuristic design. If the architectural forms are initially standard, then this effect can always be achieved using plasterboard structures.
Distinctive features of origami are also found in many pieces of modern furniture, in which not only external textures, but also internal hidden structures are similar in principle to folding paper. And a much greater effect is created when different materials are used, for example, wood and stone, glass and wood, stone and glass.
Many designers put the principles of origami into both interior items and various accessories. Today it is not very difficult to find such things: vases, lamps, dishes, etc.
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Inspiration for creating beautiful furniture can come from anywhere, and some things inspire more than just imagination. The creation of many pieces of furniture is inspired by the art of origami.
The Origami Chair was designed by Jan Brouwer and is made from recycled 3mm aluminum sheet. This laser cutting machine is folded and bolted together. The result is intriguing furniture that you can integrate into the modern style of your home.
The Origami sofa was designed by architects for a special exhibition. White birch plywood laminate panels assembled into geometric shapes have tubular steel legs. Masterful design and imagination give reason to think that the sofa seems to be made of paper.
The triangular shelf structure has a sculptural design and uses triangles as a basic concept. The modular system can be converted and assembled into various forms. The functions of the system are also different.
Here is another very interesting project. This is a table with a sculptural wooden base and a glass top. The clear coating allows the geometric base to stand out and become the focal point.
The Hedronic company creates chairs based on a polyhedron. The furniture is made from a single piece of stainless steel. When folded, it looks very much like a paper product.
Another Origami sofa is designed with special imagination. It is especially interesting for its transformation into a flat mat. A very light and versatile item that becomes compact when folded. You can easily take this sofa with you on the road.
An (executive) chair is very similar to a sofa in the sense that it can also be turned out to a mat and become flat. You can assemble a chair in the origami style yourself. This design will help save a lot of space, and storing a piece of material is a small problem.
The chair is made of carbon fiber. The designers used origami folds when developing it. The furniture has a very interesting design that makes the product look like something unusual, like something out of a science fiction movie.
This fun and intriguing chair takes the idea of creating origami furniture to a whole new level. The shape and design of the chair is intricate, but in fact it is made of ordinary cardboard.
Inspired by the art of paper folding, this coffee table features a lightweight top and base crafted from steel.
Another version of a coffee table with a glass top was designed by Anthony Dickens and Tony Wilson. The steel legs assemble easily, without any screws or pins, to form a tripod.
This lightweight plastic chair is a representative of “origami” furniture. It is made from a single sheet of plastic and can be folded into a durable shape in 10 seconds. When you unfold it, the chair becomes flat, very convenient to store.
Marco Kirsch designed a folding lamp using an origami design. Made from one square stainless steel lamp, it takes 5 minutes to assemble without tools.
The pendant lamp is designed and made from paper using the same method – “origami”. Handcrafted with an elegant design, it is made in Portugal. It looks simple, but is actually a very complex job.
Smart table with a square top. The deep diagonal slot in the center is designed for newspapers and magazines.
The collection of “origami” vases is made of concrete. They are poured by hand according to a complex pattern. These are disposable vases, each of which is unique.
The art of paper folding has also inspired a number of major projects in world architecture. For example, this office building is located in Paris, France. The facade is decorated with double cladding of glass with a pleated origami marble pattern,
The hotel, located in Tokyo, has a bold, geometric façade reminiscent of "origami". The building itself is tiny, but has niches cut out, including a covered parking lot.
The modular space, which can accommodate two people, covers an area of 86 square meters. m and is an office with a very interesting design. The house is built from wood, rubber and plywood.
The ancient Japanese art of paper folding has become a fashion trend in the 21st century. For modern designers, the origami technique is a source of inspiration when creating furniture, decorative elements and lamps. The result of their creativity is indeed very similar to paper prototypes: the same “folds” formed by clear edges and geometric edges turn into amazing and original shapes.
Origami, which previously fit in the palm of your hand, has now greatly increased in size. It can fill the interior with sculptural creativity and reflect your love for non-standard objects.
The imagination of designers turns trivial things that surround us in the house into incredible futuristic objects. But at the same time, they are very convenient to use, because for designer origami the same practical materials are often used as for other things with a similar function - wood, textiles, leather, metal, glass, plastic, and sometimes the traditional option, paper with special coating.
We decided to introduce you to the world of designer origami in the interior in all its diversity. We ended up with 3 clear directions - according to the type of objects, and therefore 3 parts in our large-scale series:
- in the first part you will see origami furniture (sofas and armchairs, chairs and tables, shelves and chests of drawers);
- - about small but original decorative items in the spirit of origami (bed linen and curtains, vases and bowls, as well as unusual wall coverings);
- is entirely dedicated to origami lamps (they can take the shape of stars and cubes, books, birds and even fairy-tale dragons).
In each part of the interior origami series, we'll take a closer look at the most impressive objects created by designers, and then you'll see how diverse the home products are within this fashion trend.
If you're more of a minimalist, designer origami is an excellent way to express your personality while making your home memorable. But, most importantly, a clear versatility appears in the environment (in the literal sense of the word) and an effective focal point, freeing the laconic interior from monotony and blurred impressions.
We wish you a fascinating viewing!
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origami sofas, armchairs and chairs:
Such unusual furniture will reflect your creative individuality at the first glance at the interior.
sofa bed ORIGAMI by Andrea Lucatello for “Cattelan”:
A spectacular union of high Italian design and Japanese traditions - impeccably executed by a world-famous brand. It looks especially impressive in genuine leather, but is also available in faux leather and fabric.
Facett sofas, armchairs and poufs from Ligne Roset:
Volumetric upholstered furniture with uniform recesses (facets) is one of the most fashionable trends, drawing attention to the sculptural forms of products. But, unlike other similar models, this collection also has clear edges that allow us to classify this furniture as inspired by the art of origami.
Flux folding chair from Douwe Jacobs and Tom Schouten:
An amazing and quite affordable find (from 99 to 149 $) for fans of outdoor recreation (in the park, fishing or picnic). When folded, the polypropylene chair looks like a flat shopping bag, it easily fits into the car, and even a child can carry it for walking. Once you reach your resting place, in less than 30 seconds you will transform this miracle of design into a light and comfortable chair. Would you like to go further? Simply disassemble the chair and turn it back into a “package”!
Another practical use case is in a home where there is no room to place extra chairs. With a slight movement of the hand, several thin Fluxes will be transformed into original and comfortable places for guests. Available in 8 colors and can be complemented with a special pillow.
other designer chairs and armchairs inspired by origami:
And several more examples of similar creativity - from Sarah Dorio, Sander Mulder, So Takahashi, Jakub Piotr Kalinowski, Ramón Esteve, Nina Bruun, Gregg Fleishma, Enoc Armengol & Arnau Miquel and other masters of furniture design.
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origami tables - coffee and dining:
Origami-inspired tables look less unusual than seating furniture, but are much more original than their standard “brothers”. This section contains creative products from Augusto Mandelli & Walter Selva, Anthony Dickens, George Rice, Tian Zhen (lotus model), Sander Mulder, MIO, Global Views and other notable models, the most compact of which can also serve as a side table (a glass element is attached to the tabletop) and a stool.
Orri coffee table from Boris Ignatov:
Our compatriot living in New York also showed his imagination by creating a symbiosis of a coffee table and a newspaper rack. Each of the 3 tabletop petal sections holds a cup of coffee and a light treat, and between them you can store magazines without taking up extra space on the table. This great idea for small apartments is undoubtedly inspired by the art of origami. Available in 3 colors: black, orange and white.
Origami means “folded paper” in Japanese. Classic origami is made from a square sheet of paper, but other formats are allowed - rectangular, polygonal, round. This type of decorative and applied art is widespread not only in Japan and China, but also in Korea, Germany and Spain. However, European traditions are less explored and lost in history, while the eastern ones have become international art. Moreover, origami forms are borrowed and reproduced in different areas - both in architecture and in industrial design.
Israeli designer Ofir Zucker, in tandem with Ilan Gharibi, created the Palmas collection of ceramic vases. The rhythmic texture emphasizes the laconicism of the form.
Modular lamps in the shape of animals (rhinoceros, deer and ram) were designed by Chilean designer Veronica Posada and Italian designer Elio Di Carlo.
The unusual collection of Molecules lamps was invented by Ilan Garibi in collaboration with the design bureau Aqua Creations. The frame is wooden, the lampshade is made of paper.
Chairs and armchairs by the famous Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola have a metal frame and a choice of upholstery (fabric, leather or combination).
Origamex is a collection of versatile furniture designed by Albert Viera. The models, according to the author, can be used both in the interior and to decorate the garden plot.
Nina Bruhn presented her variation of an origami-style chair. Bright contrasting combinations of base and seat, ergonomic shape make the model practical and very attractive.
A box always seems very big or small, so designer Patrick Sung came up with the Universal Packaging System, or UPACKS. The packaging allows you to wrap the product in any shape, while maintaining its structural elasticity and protecting the contents.
A functional wardrobe with varnished wood fronts was invented by the Reflex-Angelo design studio.
The table, designed by Japanese designer Shige Hasegawa, consists of a glass top and an original flower-shaped wooden leg, which is assembled without a single nail.
This table was created by George Rice of Formtank. The structure is laser cut from a single sheet of steel. The folds are made by hand.
Flux, proposed by tandem Duv Jacobsen and Tom Schouten, transforms into a comfortable chair in less than 30 seconds. Available in 8 colors and complemented by a pillow.
Designer Mirko Kirsha suggested assembling the Origami Falt Lamp himself. The sheet of metal has perforations in places where the material needs to be bent. This lamp can be assembled in a few minutes.
The gadget industry is constantly updated. The Elecom nendo Orime Mouse, developed by the Japanese company Elecom, is a great example.
The Miyo Lamp origami lamp is created from LED paper. Works for several hours. Can be installed on both vertical and horizontal surfaces.
Isis folding chairs are ideal for furnishing public and private interiors. They take up little space and can be modified in two movements. Idea by Jacques Phipps and Giulio Lanzetti.
Garden furniture from the Rest collection of the Spanish architectural tandem A-cero Studio is created in the style of origami.
The body of the Faceted Wall Clocks, designed by the design bureau Raw Dezign, is made of bright polymer. A rich range of colors allows you to choose the option that suits your specific interior.
The Faz ceiling lamp was designed by Ramon Esteve for the French company Vondom. The lampshade is made of polymer that imitates the texture of paper.
Origami is a lamp model proposed by architect Nina Olsen. Different color options are possible.
It is possible to reproduce a complex shape from metal and give it incredible lightness. Thus, in the hands of architect Bill Phillips, a structural element - the staircase - turned into an elegant dominant feature of the interior.
Milk Design designers, inspired by the art of origami, created Thumbs paper lamp. The lampshade is made of paper and bamboo, which is formed on a frame with wooden pegs. The stand does not need screws or glue, its parts are firmly connected together.
The Crushed series of Chinese porcelain tableware, handcrafted by Julien de Smedt, looks more like paper architectural models than ordinary household items.
Wall clock Mustard and Gray , invented by the team of authors Design , have a convex volumetric shape. Hyperscale is a trend that is used in industrial design and determines the original shape of objects.
Swedish designer Lukas Dahlen developed the design of pendant lamps, which received the simple name Ori collection. By and large, each of the lamps consists of a piece of sheet metal, which is folded in a special way like paper origami.
Boris Ignatov proposed a model of a coffee table combined with a newspaper rack. The basis of the design is metal.
The design of the Origami table is patented by its inventors, Anthony Dickens and Tony Wilson, and is manufactured by Innermost. The design of the table is simple. The legs are attached to the glass tabletop without fixation, they are easily detached and can be packed for storage or transportation.
A social project - a prefabricated house for the homeless - Cocoon - proposed by designer Hwang Kim. The model can be used as an alternative to a tent.
Origami cranes became the basis of the new Origami birds collection, proposed by Danish designer Louis Campbell. Combination with flat wall finishing options allows you to create interesting optical effects.
Japanese designer Naoki Kawamoto created the concept of the Orishiki origami suitcase. Each of the plates in this suitcase has its own fastening, which allows it to be tightly connected to another plate. The result is an origami suitcase in which you can transport any shaped object.
Israeli design studio Studio Ve created the original Tweet watch, which shows time in three dimensions.
American designer Anton Willis has developed a compact and lightweight kayak boat, ORU kayak, which folds in 5 minutes like origami and fits into a small suitcase. The kayak is made of a sheet of corrugated plastic, which should be bent strictly along the lines drawn on top, and additional accessories, oarlocks and oars, should be attached.
The original design of a wall or ceiling can be super original. Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, who came up with the three-dimensional decor Clouds wall tiles for the Kvadrat company, are sure of this.
Designer Laura Kishimoto presented an original chair model called The Saji Chair. The chair is made of mild steel and ash veneer.
The Prismatic table from the international concern Vitra, created by Isamu Noguchi, has a special multifaceted shape that allows you to place several identical models side by side and get a long table.
The material was prepared by Elena Ruban.
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