When a steel sphere typically reserved for architectural accents becomes the focal point of a design collection, the result is visionary. Enter the “Wishes Collection,” a series by Reza Raeisifar and Saber Abar that reimagines furniture using modular steel spheres. The designers take a singular, spherical component and translate it into dynamic chairs, benches, lighting, and even pet shelters.
Modular Steel Spheres: Reconfiguring the Sphere’s Role
Within the “Wishes Collection,” these polished steel spheres stack and align to form captivating structures. The collection’s uniform visual language allows the pieces to stretch vertically, expand horizontally, or curve gracefully. This versatility emphasizes user participation, as pieces can be rearranged from smaller modules, offering flexibility over rigid, static forms.
The high-backed Chair, with its ceremonial air, showcases the spheres’ upright might. In contrast, the Bench extends its modules into a horizontal rhythm, accented by a vibrant red upholstered seat. Functional yet decorative, these pieces evoke animation with steel’s inherent solidity. The Rocking Chair further amplifies this effect, balancing rigidity with gentle motion.
From Structure to Illumination
In the Floor Lamp, the spheres transcend furniture to play with illumination. Their surfaces catch and reflect light, turning each into a luminous focus. This adaptation highlights the modular system’s versatility while maintaining a unified identity across the collection.
Reflection is central to the collection’s ethos. The mirrored surfaces multiply the viewer’s image, embodying a wish fulfilled through gradual accumulation. Each piece, whether chair, lamp, or pet shelter, is a testament to the power of repetition and modular thinking.
Innovative Pet Escapades
The Cat Home takes a playful turn, creating a cozy sanctuary for pets. It reshapes the architectural component into an inviting space for your furry friends.
The Chair’s robust spherical structure, complete with a plush seat, retains its elegance and functionality.
The human-scale relationship is evident in the design of both furnishings and the playful pet shelter, inviting engagement and interaction.
For another take on artistic transformation, Ana Elisa Egreja paints lush interiors where exotic animals coexist, showcasing the fusion of art and environment.
The Floor Lamp is a standout piece in the collection, extending the wishes from the tangible to the illuminated, creating a spectrum of design innovations.
Envisaging New Possibilities
This venture by Reza Raeisifar and Saber Abar exemplifies design innovation, transforming simple spheres into multifunctional art pieces. Images by Erfan Safaei, Abar Studio, and Farnaz Vahed capture the collection, inviting reflection on modular design’s possibilities.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ‘Wishes Collection’?
The ‘Wishes Collection’ is a series by Reza Raeisifar and Saber Abar that reimagines furniture using modular steel spheres, transforming them into chairs, benches, lighting, and pet shelters.
How do the modular steel spheres function in the collection?
The polished steel spheres stack and align to form captivating structures, allowing pieces to stretch vertically, expand horizontally, or curve gracefully, providing flexibility and encouraging user participation in rearranging modules.
What unique feature does the Floor Lamp have?
The Floor Lamp in the collection uses the spheres to transcend furniture and play with illumination, catching and reflecting light to become a luminous focus while maintaining a unified identity across the collection.