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A New Furniture Collection That Shapes Colors Into Objects

06.23.22 | By
A New Furniture Collection That Shapes Colors Into Objects

Lisa Brustolin worked as a graphic designer for years before deciding to challenge herself with different materials. Her experimentations and explorations led to In Transition, Brustolin’s first furniture collection that debuted at Object Rotterdam. With so much of our time spent behind screens, she wanted to mark space and time with materiality – shifting two dimension visuals into 3D objects.

colorful green and blue gradient armoire

If you’re familiar with Josef Albers’ renowned color studies, you’ll likely notice his influence on In Transition. Brustolin applied those same principles to the three pieces – a cabinet, bookshelf, and mirror – thereby giving shape to color. The patterns and materials chosen add to the viewer’s perspective of each piece, bold colors and combinations were chosen to enhance that interaction as well. Brustolin created each to enhance its surrounding space, breaking away from the norm into the unexpected.

colorful green and blue gradient armoire

Brustolin kept the materials tied to locations that matter to her. The wood cabinet was produced in Veneto, Italy, where she was born and raised, and the epoxy resin and acrylic were processed in Rotterdam, where Brustolin currently lives. The collection will remain small in production numbers so that the limited pieces can showcase the research, craftsmanship, and unique qualities that went into each.

colorful green and blue gradient armoire

colorful green and blue gradient armoire

colorful green and blue gradient armoire

acrylic yellow and red bookshelves

acrylic yellow and red bookshelves with child

acrylic yellow and red bookshelves

acrylic yellow and red bookshelves

acrylic yellow and red bookshelves

acrylic yellow and red bookshelves

acrylic yellow and red bookshelves

acrylic yellow and red bookshelves

arched half mirror half red piece

arched half mirror half red piece

To learn more about In Transition, visit lisabrustolin.com.

Kelly Beall is Director of Branded Content at Design Milk. The Pittsburgh-based writer and designer has had a deep love of art and design for as long as she can remember, from Fashion Plates to MoMA and far beyond. When not searching out the visual arts, she's likely sharing her favorite finds with others. Kelly can also be found tracking down new music, teaching herself to play the ukulele, or on the couch with her three pets – Bebe, Rainey, and Remy. Find her @designcrush on social.