Decorating Guides
On Trend: A Continuous Lean
An unexpected angle or serious slant helps set these modern products apart from the pack
Straight-laced and staid? No way. The newest trend popping up in products is all about the lean. Forget the 90-degree angle for furniture design and focus instead on the up-and-coming 45- or over 120-degree slants instead. Here's how:
Oskar Lounge Chair
The angle created by the frame of this modern chair is just begging to be showcased. For maximum impact, make sure you place yours so people can see the profile when they walk into the room.
Leaning Man Side Table
Who knew holding a stack of books could be so exhausting? This side table takes a load off with the assistance of a nearby wall. It also helps save a bit of space with its compact shape.
Design House Stockholm Manana Lamp
Reminiscent of so many rail-thin lackadaisical hipsters, this lamp also relies on the wall to stay steady. Much like those hipsters, I suspect it simply can't be bothered with standing up straight.
Grasshopper Floor Lamp
But you don't need the help of a wall to get a good slant. This struttin' lamp has a similar tilt and stands all on its own.
210 Chair
I like how this streamlined chair seems to invite you to sit down and kick out your legs, much like it's doing.
Obelisk by Ross Didier from Allermuir
The actual seat of this sofa is level, but the silhouette is anything but.
Moooi Oblique Solid Oak
Marcel Wanders' Oblique display stand may cost a pretty penny, but it certainly stands out from the rest of the upright bookcase pack.
Black Leaning Desk Winsome Wood Desks
For a far less expensive option with the same lean, this desk and shelf combo fits the bill nicely.
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