Summer is fast approaching, and we can’t wait to sit and bask in the sun.

We had previously covered Plumon, designed by Patricia Urquiola, based on the concept of clothing, on dressing and undressing furniture. Adopting a tailoring approach, Patricia Urquiola has created two new models, a dining chair with braided rope arms, and a club chair.

What intrigues us even more is the tables within the collection.

The tables in the Plumon collection are made using an innovative method, 3D stoneware printing. 3D printing and new technologies offer endless possibilities and open the doors to a vast uncharted territory on both an industrial and an aesthetic level.

3D stoneware printing allows for the opportunity to change each manufactured part so that no two are alike, providing a unique productive and creative freedom. In addition, the fact that no mould is required, that the parts are fired at low temperature, shortens the process and enables a more dynamic and agile approach to the project.

Some may be of the opinion that 3D printing would result in a cold product, devoid of spirit, but it’s quite the contrary. These are living products and designs that can change shape throughout the manufacturing process, becoming unique pieces. On the other hand, the innovative 3D printing system unifies the design by providing the same layered texture, an identifying trait of this type of technology.

What do you think of 3D-printed furniture as opposed to using natural materials? Are these pieces you would incorporate into your home or workspace?