Vicky Sanderson Why the current rage for, and rise of, modular furniture? Easy. It’s because this new format satisfies key consumer trends, namely the demand that home goods be deliverable, customizable and rendered by brands who focus on thoughtful design, ethical practice, and solid performance.
In the case of customizable, modular pieces from New York-based Burrow, the design inspiration is for me a dream combination – crisp mid-century American modernism and contemporary Scandinavian style and functionality.
Pieces are streamlined and fresh, but rooted in the enduring principles of furniture craft. I’m also drawn to the palettes, which include warm wood finishes and a curated range of neutral tones, and I love the simple lines.
The Carta credenza, for example, comes in walnut or oak finish, and has handsome hairpin metal legs; as does a Carta coffee-table model, which also has convenient storage compartment, and three removable trays that serve as a makeshift lap desk or serving tray. Walnut or oak finish. Connect two side-by-side for larger seating setups.
As for ease of use, I assembled both an outdoor sofa (see gallery pics at the end of this piece) which was really my introduction to customizable, modular furniture. Later, we put together a chair from Burrow and found the set up incredibly simple. Boxes come complete with all of hardware, and no tools are needed. When it’s time to move, we’ll take it apart and pack it up.
NOTE TO READER: Burrow supplied product for me to test.
A Vesper lounge chair and ottoman come in a fabric version (oak or walnut chair base options, and slate, cream, or toss green textile) or leather (oak or walnut chair base and camel or slate leather). It pays homage to the history of moulded wood, while the Lodge chair (above middle) has a Danish mid-century aesthetic, with all details – from the gentle pitch of the seat to the width of the armrest – meticulously considered.
PS: Burrow has showrooms in Chicago, Los Angeles, Boston, and New York City. Check one out if you are able.
