Fine European furniture expert Interior Supply has responded to news that advancements in 3D printing offer designers a leading edge in the construction and fabrication of contemporary furniture.

 

3D Printing, where taking a three dimensional CAD design and printing an identical 3D product printed and set in layers comprising of resin or plastic in most cases, is a relatively new concept that has developed mass interest from a vast number of industries and sectors.

 

The number of applications where 3D printing has now enabled mock visualisations and even 3D operational pieces is huge, with designers testing boundaries constantly, to forward the development of this highly useful printing process. From adjustable spanners to medical instruments, precision turbine blade mock-ups and now furniture, there seems no end to the possibilities of 3D printing.

 

Currently there are many applications that are being showcased across design fairs and exhibitions around the world, with inspirational artists such as Dirk Van Der Kooij and his 3D printed chairs that are made from recycled refrigerator metal and the binary furniture collection from Cohda that features a table that appears to be constructed from free flowing liquid as its centrepiece.

 

Located within London’s chic and trendy Chelsea Harbour, Interior Supply is a company that has over twenty years of experience in sourcing European fine furniture for clients. Reacting on a regular basis to relevant industry news and discussions, a spokesperson for the professional supplier said:

 

“The design implications for 3D printed contemporary furniture are huge and we are naturally keen to maintain a watchful eye on the seemingly limitless possibilities of designer’s imaginations. Involving a range of materials to introduce form and function, whilst continuing to perfectly execute the sculptured aesthetics that are essential in contemporary design is what designers are now beginning to achieve through innovative 3D printing methods.”

 

“It will only be a matter of time before this printing method will be applied to even more complex and unique designs, for which we are sure the results will be quite spectacular.”

 

Boasting some of the top names in European furniture manufacture, including Fendi Casa, Poltrona Frau, Contardi and Kenzo Maison, Interior supply holds a fabulous array of suppliers, meticulously built up over the last two decades. Visit the Interior Supply website today at www.interiorsupply.co.uk.