There are those who think that
common everyday furniture pieces , such as chairs, tables and mirrors, cannot cause surprises. But that's what these seven designs below aim to counter. With incredible
optical illusion effects, these objects created around the world will make you look twice to understand them. Are you curious? Check it out below!
1. The Cut Chair by Peter Bristol
At first glance, three pieces of this chair appear to be missing, but it's all an optical illusion. The
Cut chair is a
perfectly stable place to sit – and the secret to the three missing pieces is in the plush carpet just below the chair, where a stabilizing plate sits. The chair's only functional leg works, in a way,
like a support beam that puts gravity in check. Incredible, right?
2. The Peel Credenza Office by Leah KS Amick
A surprising cabinet that seems to peel off, as if it were made of paper.
Peel Credenza is constructed with beveled edges and deep grooves that open and pull away, revealing the colorful fabric lining and four adjustable shelves. By pulling a tab, the user makes a delightful discovery as
the doors progressively move away from the frame, one panel at a time .
3. The Mirrors, by Bower Studios
Arch Mirrors arched mirrors surprise with a
depth effect that gives them the appearance of a window – or a door, for those of an increased size. A simple feature, but one that creates an interesting optical illusion –
where you expect to have an opening, there is, in fact, a reflection based on its construction . Furthermore, the pieces are perfect for creating the illusion of having a space larger than it actually is.
4. The Rotazioni and Visioni rugs, by Patricia Urquiola
These vases by Maya Selway seem incomplete,
half-finished sketches that never got off the paper . Among candlesticks, bowls and bottles, the design is made of oxidized copper and a shallow dish to contain water. Each object in the Kishu collection is carefully
weighted at its base to support its crooked structure .
6. In the Shadow of a Man lamps, by Child Studio
Child Studio's set of lamps uses
lines and shapes to deceive those who observe them . The collection features spherical lamps in brightly colored sculptural stands, which have all been sculpted with sharp curves and angles. This makes the spheres, fixed in a single position, give the impression that
they should be rolling along inclined surfaces , giving the luminaires a
distinct dynamism .
7. Ana’s House, from Kochi Arquitetos
Casa Ana, designed for a family in Tokyo, transports us to an
alternative and slightly disconcerting space . Full of shapes and colors, the entire residence was painted in
seven different pastel tones , which give the impression of a clear separation between one and the other. However,
the rooms are all in the same environment , just segmented by strange and disconcerting angles, which overlap throughout the house. This method developed by Kochi Arquitetos influences the creation of
new lines of vision between the various volumes of the house and establishes the illusion of a larger space . By using color to emphasize the difference between each room, a graphic quality is created – reminiscent of cubist paintings. [April-see-also]W3siaWQiOjEwNDg3MiwidGl0bGUiOiIxMCBwb2x0cm9uYXMgaWMmI3hGNDtuaWNhcyBxdWUgb3MgYXJxdWl0ZXRvcyBkYSBDQVNBQ09SIGFtYW0ifSx7ImlkIjoxMDQyNTIsInRpdGxl IjoiVG9tIERpeG9uIGFwcmVzZW50YSBkdWFzIGlub3ZhZG9yYXMgcGUmI3hFNzthcyBkZSBkZXNpZ2 4gbm8gTWlsYW5vIERlc2lnbiBDaXR5In0seyJpZCI6MTA1NTQ0LCJ0aXRsZSI6IkV4cG9zaSYjeEU 3O yYjeEUzO28gJiN4MjAxQztPU0dFTUVPUzogU2VncmVkb3MmI3gyMDFEOyBnYW5oYSB0b3VyIHZpcnR1YWwgbm8gc2l0ZSBkYSBQaW5hY290ZWNhIn1d[/abril-see-also]
