Tribe Verified

Structural and Statement Furniture & Interiors

byFunktion DesignDelivers across Bengaluru; Visit Studio in SanjayanagaraStarts from2,400 per sq. ft.View full gallery

We believe architecture and furniture should communicate their own engineering. This collection explores spaces and objects where the structure is the primary aesthetic, from woven steel staircases to tables designed around the physics of load-bearing forms.

A spiral staircase designed for our own studio, connecting the main workspace to an interaction area above. The structure is composed of a "woven" steel support system and treads made from recycled teak wood, creating a functional sculpture.

This staircase is a central design feature, built from a single, folded steel plate and finished with dark wood treads. Its minimalist form and exposed construction make it a powerful statement piece that embodies our design principles.

The leg of this workstation is a statement in itself. By designing the steel supports to mimic their own force diagrams, we turn a purely functional requirement into the primary visual and conceptual element of the piece.

About Structural & Statement Pieces

When we design a table, the legs are not just support. We calculate the load and then sculpt the steel rods to reflect those forces visually. This means your furniture carries its weight with a purposeful, honest silhouette rather than hiding behind bulky, decorative panels.

Similar work from other experts

Browse through Curated picks from other experts on mytribe

Looking for something specific?

Explore our other design categories and furniture collections.