What is organic design? What are organic shapes?
The American architect Frank Lloyd Wright was the first to incorporate organic shapes into his architecture. A harmony between man and nature - that was his goal. And that is also the goal of today's organic design: The designs are based on the shapes of nature.
They appear rounded, not angular or symmetrical. A clear characteristic of organic designs: furniture, art, and architecture are presented in curved lines. Organic furniture can follow freely curved shapes, but can also appear round or oval. Pieces of furniture themselves become sculptures of modern art.
This type of design philosophy is reflected in organic furniture pieces, for example in the curved Panton Chairs.Or in oval dining tables, sofas with rounded backrests, or a round nest chair.
These materials are used to create organic furniture and decorative items:
- Wood, including wood veneers, as they are easier to shape
- Fiberglass, especially for rounded seat shells and other seating furniture
- Aluminium and steel tube, as these materials are also malleable
Setting up with organic designs - what do I need to consider?
If you want to furnish your living spaces in an organic design, you have to say goodbye to the angular edges of modern furniture pieces - or supplement them with organic elements.The organic design is inspired by nature and flowing shapes.
You should therefore expand a modern interior with straight lines by at least one piece of furniture in an organic form. For example, by complementing your living room with an unusual, rounded armchair or replacing your old dining room chairs with curved chairs with seat shells.
You can complete the square dining table with rounded decoration - for example with rounded metal coasters or a rounded decorative tray, like the ones we also carry in the range of
Which interior styles do organic designs suit?
Organic designs can be combined with different interior styles - for example, with the popular Scandi-style, with Hygge or the Boho-style. In interior styles like the Urban Jungle, where many plants are an integral part of the decor, organic designs complement the overall picture particularly well.
However, organic designs also thrive on contrasts. So you can also accommodate organic designs in a minimalist interior or in a loft style apartment with metal furniture. Here it is important that modern, angular shapes alternate with rounded, organic shapes.
The square sofa, for example, can be complemented by a round living room table, which in turn is placed on a rug in an organic shape or with an organic pattern. A metal shelf can be decorated with room plants and art objects in organic shapes - for example with a decorative tray, an organic vase or a rounded stone sculpture.
Organic Designs: These are the Advantages
Organic designs are oriented towards nature - not trends. Just because of this fact, organic shapes are in trend in 2023. The designs are timeless. The chaise longue is an example of a piece of furniture in an organic shape. This longue was already in the 18th.It has been used since the century and can still be found in a modified form in our living rooms today.
Organic designs are even said to have a positive effect on the mind. An organic interior is supposed to radiate comfort, safety and security. There is no solid evidence for this - yet many followers are convinced of the positive effect.
One thing is certain: Round chairs, oval sofas and rounded seat shells invite you to relax and are simply ultra-cozy. With decorative items, practical accessories and round furniture from our range, you can complement your apartment with organic shapes - and increase your well-being. Browse our online shop now.
