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New Materials for Furniture
From time immemorial, the home furnishings was made of wood, in the beginning with rustic finishes, but then began to use hardwood, lacquer and other finishes.
Furniture design has evolved to take futuristic forms; this created the need to use new materials that were adapted to the new formal requirements, burst and steel, glass, plastics, among other materials.
At present, the ecology has altered the premises to which the materials must, be given to those whose production comes from renewable sources, recyclable materials, recycled and those that cause less impact on the environment. With these objectives, new materials are the result of a combination of technology and care of the environment.
Characteristics of new materials:
The eggshell fragile nature, has gained in strength and endurance through technology. A modern technique of lacquer coating gives this material its strength and a clean-looking glossy and sumptuous.
This material allows the creation of all kinds of furniture, including traditional classic design. You can also make additions to the decor such as lamps, vases, etc.
The furniture made from this material seem made of small pieces of marble, which gives them a solid and heavy, but, on the contrary, these pieces are very sturdy, yet lightweight and functional.
These pieces are designed with modern standards and therefore comply with multiple functions, allowing them to be used differently depending on the requirements of the moment, since all have double or triple use. As the tables niche, composed of pieces of different sizes, the boxes for storing jewelry or silverware, dishes covers can also be used as vases or centerpieces.
This furniture is noted for its elegance and distinction. Thus we have couches, chairs, bookcases, cupboards, etc., equally able to adapt for use in living rooms, bedrooms or hallways. The comfortable eggshell can be used with equal success in bedrooms or living rooms because of the aesthetics with which they were designed.
Recycled materials have each day with greater acceptance; we can find furniture futuristic materials which have been recycled, such as bicycle wheels. These designs take advantage of waste materials commonly used to get them new, with a very low manufacturing cost.
Other innovative materials it is the next generation of plastics, tough, durable, malleable, lightweight and manageable. These materials allow the design of furniture, accessories, appliances, fixtures, etc. in a modern style.
The most widely used plastics are polycarbonate (lamps, panels, furniture, etc.), The new methacrylate (shower doors, toilets, etc.), Polypropylene (chairs, children’s furniture), polyurethane (furniture), PVC (outdoor furniture, windows, floors, etc.).
In this set of materials are added technological tissues are tissues undergoing specific treatments that give them special properties, making them more safe and durable. These fabrics are fireproof, resistant to fire.
The treatments with resins, waxes or silicones prevent the fabric from absorbing stains, making them ideal for upholstery of chairs, armchairs and sofas.