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Creative Furniture Inspired by M.C. Escher

Studio Isabell Gatzen recently launched the DEBUT collection which explores contrasts that still manage to achieve a sense of harmony in form, function, and style. Inspired by M.C. Escher, the pieces in the collection reflect symmetry, order, and optical illusions by playing with light and weight.

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The DON’T SCREW WITH ME shelf is made with white Parthenon marble that’s supported by a black anodized aluminum base. The frame and shelves are precision engineered so they interlock, doing away with the need for screws.

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The HOOK ME UP table is made from three solid, white Parthenon marble legs that fit together to form a burr joint. A smoked glass tabletop completes the look.

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The SEE RIGHT THROUGH ME mirrors are made with the same white marble which holds a one-way mirror. The come in small, medium, and large and can be used in different combinations.

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The LET IT SLIDE bowl contains two angled marble sections that are held together with an anodized aluminum ring.

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The 721 CANDLESTICK is made of solid brass that’s engineered to connect with another one letting you create a modular candle arrangement. Available for purchase here.

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The WALK ALL OVER ME rug features a classic herringbone pattern in a gradient that was inspired by M.C. Escher’s mathematical and geometrical designs.

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Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.