Ultra-slick, glossy resin is the material trend to try now
The versatile, shiny material, which interacts with light in mesmerising ways, is the latest must have
Gaetano Pesce was a fan; Draga & Aurel has a penchant for it; Sabine Marcelis has pretty much become synonymous with it – we’re talking, of course, about resin. Whether extracted from tree sap and used in its natural form or one of the synthetic versions such as epoxy or polyester, the material is an endless source of inspiration for designers. Read on to see how some of them have used it...
‘L23’ resin cushion, CompletedWorks
Resin has become one of London-based accessories brand CompletedWorks’ signature materials, alongside ceramic and glass. For this ornamental display cushion, the material has been moulded to create unexpected creases and folds, resulting in a futuristic-looking piece. £195, completedworks.com
'Pool’ lamp, Laurids Gallée
Rotterdam-based designer Laurids Gallée shot to Instagram fame with his ethereal resin work and you can see why. His resin ‘Pool’ lamp is a transfixing creation that would brighten any corner. Approx £8,655, objectswithnarratives.com
‘Paravento Risacca’ screen, Cassina
Three polyurethane resin panels set upon brass foundations form this limited-edition screen by the late artist Gaetano Pesce. With his stunning hand-painted waves breaking on the shore covering the piece, the functional piece of furniture becomes a work of art. From £54,999, cassina.com
‘Blue Pen’ chair, Benjamin Motoc
Pencil drawings taken from the sketchpad of furniture designer Benjamin Motoc were the starting point for this dining chair. Its transparent resin base becomes the canvas for the hand-drawn chair silhouette. £5,880, benjaminmotoc.com
‘New Wave Liquid Stool VI’, Lukas Cober
Resin’s unique malleable qualities are explored in Lukas Cober’s ‘New Wave Liquid Stool VI’. Part of a wider collection called ‘Liquid’, it is dominated by fluid forms that look like jelly to the touch. £4,830, stvincents.co
‘03’ console table, Saerom Yoon
Seoul-based designer Saerom Yoon used acrylic resin to mould this console table, which has both shades of lilac and coral. Angular edges and slim legs add a sophisticated touch. Approx £14,140, galerie-philia.com
‘Flat’ light, Forever Studio
This whimsical floor light is the work of upcoming Dutch design agency Forever Studio, whose practice centres on unfamiliar combinations and experimental product design. £1,967, apoc-store.com
‘Halo’ mirror, Facture
Brooklyn-based studio Facture exploited resin’s colour-bending qualities for this mirror, creating a halo of light purple around its edge. The result is a mirror that appears to glow. Approx £11,570, tulestefactory.com
‘Glaze’ dining table, Draga & Aurel
Perhaps one of the most prominent resin adopters in modern design, Draga & Aurel recently released this glossy table. It’s made entirely from the synthetic plastic resin Lucite, with three robust legs and a smooth top. Approx £69,570, nilufar.com
‘Medium Branch’ vase, Dinosaur Designs
Crafted in Sydney by Stephen Ormandy, the double-ended ‘Medium Branch’ vase comes in a vast array of jewel-like hues. Our favourite is this opal one, which lets the resin really shine. £240, dinosaurdesigns.co.uk
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