Crystal Embellished Chairs by Swarovski

9 X 10: Swarovski Elements at Work
Konstantin Grcic for ABET LAMINATI: Crystaline collection – crystals with laminate
Doshi Levien for MOROSO: Paper Planes – crystals with upholstery

Swarovski Crystal Palace recently commissioned a collection of furniture and interiors called 9X10: Swarovski Elements at Work, and involves ten designers whom were paired with nine manufactures.

London Designer Doshi Levien presented his chairs with crystal inlays this week in Milan. The designs are very streamline and have an industrial flare in form and shape, but the crystals add a touch of elegance and ornament.Levien's paper planes made it a point to create a functional piece where the crystals have an understated appeal. Levien states that it was important to play with the contrast of the reflective crystals and the light-absorbent wool upholstery.

In addition to furniture, another designer, Konstantin Grcic, created a geometric laminate pattern that reminds me of tiny crystal chandeliers. The marketing director for Abet Laminati states that with an innovative process, they were able to create a completely new material. Laminate is traditionally made with paper and resin compressed with 90kg of pressure, but in order to not crush the crystals and also integrate them into the fabric, Grcic had to create a new system of compression. These panels will be seen exclusively in Milan at the Triennale.