 |
| Mutation by Maarten de Ceulaer; photo by Nico Neefs |
Belgian designer
Maarten de Ceulaer will exhibit a new range of furniture, called Mutation Series, at Spazio Rossana Orlandi during Milan Design Week.
 |
| Mutation by Maarten de Ceulaer; photo by Nico Neefs |
De Ceulaer describes the collection as "an experimental review of classic furniture upholstery". Spheres of cut foam are assembled on a simple base structure and coated in a rubber or flock finish - with each piece hand-assembled so that no two will be the same.
 |
| Mutation by Maarten de Ceulaer; photo by Nico Neefs |
De Ceulaer sees the range as the first step in a more organic breed of furniture design, one that looks as though it has grown rather than been constructed. He adds: "Maybe one day we would be able to grow a piece of furniture like we breed or clone an animal, and manipulate its shape like a bonsai tree."
 |
| Mutation by Maarten de Ceulaer; photo by Nico Neefs |
Prototypes from Mutation will also be on show at the Triennale, as part of a Belgian exhibition called Perspectives, and at group show Another Terra in Ventura Lambrate.
 |
| Mutation by Maarten de Ceulaer; photo by Nico Neefs |
WGSN-homebuildlife subscribers can read our latest guide to Milan, including old and new, classic and alternative places to eat, relax and visit during Salone,
here.
 |
| Mutation by Maarten de Ceulaer; photo by Nico Neefs |
