A variety of materials are used to make furniture but sometimes builders keep it simple by using traditional options like wood and clay. The New Volumes team from Australia has proved its creativity with a new furniture collection named Collection 02 –Terracotta that uses clay as the basic material.
I remember visiting a museum that was mainly dedicated to terracotta creations. When I came across this furniture collection it rekindled my memory. The Terracotta furniture – developed by various creators led by Thomas Cowardis – is an eight-piece marvel that reminds one of simplicity and ancient design. They are like stories carved out of mud much like marble which is used to build furniture and looks distinct.
The Terracotta Pitcher Table and Pitcher stool in the collection are designed by Adam Goodrum. These feature a geometrical design with square bases and a top rotated at 45 degrees forming a square-shaped top in case of the table and the two identical stools. The edges of the stools are made in a manner that they allow comfortable seating.
Designer Thomas Coward has designed two tables and a chair in this collection. The tables have been named Echo Low and Echo High denoting the difference in their heights. They are robust terracotta tables featuring design elements used in ancient architecture. The two tables feature a revolving carousel of voids that look aesthetic and inclusive to the collection. The Cove chair on the other hand is inspired by the coastal formation of coves and uses opposite design structures to create a welcoming seat.
Next, we come to furniture designs by Chris Connell. The first is a free-flowing vase inspired by old water jars of Greece. It has a ribbed three-compartment design with a broader base and tapered top. The second furniture piece is a fruit platter that has a ribbed base like the sides of the vase. Skafos Vase and Skafos Platter are the names of these two designs in this furniture collection. The third piece following the same design is the Skafos Umbrella Stand.
Harvest is another creation in this collection that looks exquisite and has been designed by Megan Morton. It boasts a modular terracotta design and consists of five singular pieces that can be placed together to form a tabletop sprout planter. Separately they can be used as serving plates, dinner set, and even a cake stand. To me, this looks like a great addition to any kitchen.
Created by Hattie Molloy the next article in the collection looks like a beautiful sculpture that is inspired by the shape of flowers and can be used as a vase and incense holder. It sits perfectly on its circular base and is visually stimulating.
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The next design is of a patterned vessel named Earth Wirri and it draws inspiration from bark coolamon which was traditionally used by Aboriginal women to carry fruits, nuts, and water and even as a cradle for babies. This can be used for storing items in the modern context.
Lastly, the Collection 02 –Terracotta has Pinch by Kate Stokes which is a set of simple elongated wall lights that has a shield-like design. They are shaped in a manner that light falls differently on each side of terracotta beautifying the natural look and feel of the material.
I think this is a great collection by the group of designers at New Volumes. Have you seen any terracotta furniture? Let us know in the comment section below.
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