In today’s fast-paced world, our tastes and preferences are in a constant state of flux, making the search for timeless furniture more challenging. Instead of discarding the old for new, the idea of evolving existing pieces presents a compelling alternative. This concept is beautifully illustrated in the Runda series by the Swedish design studio Form Us With Love (FUWL) for the Korean furniture brand Rareraw. Part of the 10 Colors of Rareraw exhibition, this series celebrates a decade of Rareraw’s design innovation by offering a modern take on adaptability in home design.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Designer: Form Us With Love
Furniture: Runda Series
Brand: Rareraw
Location: Korea
Material: Metal
Event: 10 Colors of Rareraw Exhibition
The Runda series elegantly merges contemporary aesthetics with playful color schemes and mastery of metalwork. It consists of three modular tables: the Circle Table, Square Table, and Long Table. Carefully crafted from metal, Runda showcases the raw beauty of its material through its faceted structure, which comprises interlocking bent metal panels. This creates a visually captivating, waist-like silhouette with a tray-like top. The design plays with light, producing color variations and enhancing visual interest throughout the day, thus transforming ordinary spaces into dynamic environments.
Form Us With Love intended for Runda to serve as an entry-level designer piece, making high design accessible, practical, and versatile. This goal is achieved in partnership with Rareraw’s craftsmanship, marrying their artisanal skill with FUWL’s expertise in sheet metal work. The result is a series that balances simplicity with sophistication, allowing for personalization that can evolve with user needs and tastes. The designers aim for this collaboration to inspire a lineage of products that offer customers limitless opportunities to adapt their spaces creatively.
Affordability and ease of assembly are key components of the Runda tables, priced between €180-€260. These pieces do not require tools for assembly; instead, they use rivets to join the metal parts. This feature not only simplifies setup but also encourages users to participate in creating their furniture. To change or refresh the look, users can play with height adjustments or swap tabletops and colors, reflecting personal style while maintaining functionality.
An inherent commitment to sustainability is embedded in the series design. When owners wish to move on from these items, the tables can be disassembled using the included rivet remover and recycled, ensuring minimal environmental impact. The Runda series thus champions a future-focused approach to furniture design, promoting longevity and transformation over disposability. This approach aligns with a growing consciousness around sustainable consumer habits and represents a significant pivot toward furniture that adapts and changes alongside us, seamlessly integrating into evolving lifestyles.
The Runda series by FUWL and Rareraw serves as an innovative model for modern furniture design, emphasizing adaptability, sustainability, and personalization. With its thoughtful attention to craftsmanship and practicality, it offers a fresh lens on how we interact with our living spaces. It is a testament to the power of collaboration and creative vision in shaping not just products, but the environments we cherish. This series not only fits into homes; it grows with them, continuing to inspire well beyond its initial purchase and into the future of design innovation.
