These August 2016 furniture trends range from photo-finished seating solutions to flexible standing desks that allow office workers to customize their workstation according to mood or time of day. While most standing desks offer an active workspace solution, they can often be limited in terms of customization, forcing users to stand all day or to switch between a standing and sitting set-up. The 'Locktex S1L' aims to change this notion with a flexible sit-stand desk that allows for more personalization.
Other August 2016 furniture innovations include artful products that combine bold aesthetics with functional features. Some standouts include a VW camper van bed that doubles as a unique accent piece in children's rooms while resembling a realistic version of the iconic vehicle. Another notable is example is a glass-supported table frame that appears fragile at first glance, only to reveal its intricate and sturdy design up close.
Top 50 Furniture Trends in August
From Photo-Finished Seating Solutions to Flexible Standing Desks:
Jana Pijak — Aug 27, 2016 — Art & Design
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Photo-Finished Cube Furniture
This Coated Foam Furniture Boasts Real-Life Images on its Designs
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Elegant Canvas Chairs
The Jedro Outdoor Lawn Chair's Fabric Lining Replaces Bulky Cushions
48
Hot Air Balloon Beds
This Imaginative Bed Design for Kids by Circu Takes After a Floating Vehicle
47
Sculptural Concrete Benches
Eco Concrete Ideas Makes Seating with Rapid Layer Manufacturing
46
Revolutionary Furniture Series
Janne Kyttanen Explored the Possibilities Afforded with 3D Printing
45
Versatile Urban Seating
The 'Sweet Seat' Provides Multifunctional Use as a Compact Chair or Bed
44
Flexible Desk Systems
Konstantin Grcic's Hack Desks Offer Easy to Set Up Millennial Workspaces
43
Superhero Logo Bookcases
Burak Doğan Made a Series of Shelves Modeled After Iconic Hero Logos
42
Glass-Supported Tables
These Unusual Coffee Tables Sit Atop Glass Legs
41
Hammock-Inspired Inflatables
The Best Way To Relax This Summer is the 'Air Hammock'
40
Transforming Work Desks
'Evodesk XE' Enables Users to Create a Standing Work Area
39
Creatively Cobbled Chairs
The 'Favela Chair' is Constructed with Asymmetrical Slats of Wood
38
Pyramidal Step Ladders
The 'Triangle Step Ladder' Brings Style to a Utilitarian Tool
37
Bespoke Fitness Equipment
PENT. Creates Luxury Fitness Ware That Beautifies Gyms
36
Posture-Improving Chairs
The Sprang Chair Promotes Dynamic Sitting For Better Health
35
Futuristic Bassinet Concepts
Bilal Khan Re-Imagines the Future of Design in Bassinets
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Flexible Standing Desks
This Sit-And-Stand Desk Supports Mobility In the Office
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Product Use Flowcharts
These IKEA Ads Show Consumers the Value of What It Has to Offer
32
Colored Glass Furniture
'Tilted Shaping Colour' is a Contemporary Spin on Mid-Century Modern Style
31
Rustic Cat Furniture
This Eco-Friendly Cat Furniture is Perfect for Cat Lovers
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Camper-Shaped Beds
This Children's Bed is Hidden in a Replica of a VW Camper
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Abstract Chair Sculptures
These Abstract Chairs Look as Though They Have Frozen in Time
28
Sushi-Inspired Furniture
The 'Object on a Roll' Project Uses a Unique Wood Casting Technique
27
Palm Tree-Inspired Chairs
The 'PAM' Chair Gives Off a Tropical Feel
26
Furniture Brand Food Trucks
The #TogetherWeEat Campaign Has a Truck That Serves Food from IKEA
25
Tatami Mat Moveables
José Lévy Utilizes Traditional Tatami Mats as The Exterior to His Furniture
24
Personalized Interior Design Apps
The 'Homee' App Connects Users and Designers to Furnish Homes
23
Bottle-Fused Furniture
Micaella Pedros Uses Recycled Plastic Connectors to Build Wood Furniture
22
Woven Circular Chairs
The Condesa Lounger Offers a Modular Outdoor and Indoor Seat
21
Wire Coffee Tables
This Table Creates an Interaction Between Passive and Active Objects
20
Branded Hospital Rooms
IKEA Canada Outfitted Mount Sinai with Stylish Hospital Furniture
19
Retro Cassette Tape Tables
Altar Furniture's Cassette Tape Table is Driven by Nostalgia
18
Boomerang-Inspired Furniture
This Curved Furniture Takes After The Australian Artifact
17
Primitive Furniture Collections
Kiki van Eijk's Collection is Inspired by Primitive Technology
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Multipurpose Hotel Furniture
These Cabinets Hide Bluetooth Speakers, a Mini Fridge and a Safe
15
Modern Swivel Armchairs
The DUNAS XL WOOD Line Offers Chairs for Comfort With a Stylish Aesthetic
14
Digital Artwork Furniture
The 'Little Star' Decorative Bowls Can Be Programmed to Reflect Moods
13
Sculptural 3D-Printed Stools
This Stool Seating Was Created for a 3D-Printed Food Restaurant
12
Affordable Touchscreen Tables
La Table Kineti Lets Consumers Use Their Coffee Table as a Computer
11
Cooperative Balancing Tables
The Dinner Club Table Requires Guests to Get Along to Stay Steady
10
Whimsical Living Room Sets
This Furniture from Blå Station Makes Use of a Strange Bubbly Design
9
Swirling Steel Chairs
The 'Sylph' Chair's Back Looks Like an Absent-Minded Doodle
8
Seaweed-Made Furniture
This Eco-Friendly Collection Was Created with a Zero Waste Process
7
Glass Furniture Lines
This Transparent Furniture Collection Embodies Sophisticated Design
6
Enchanting Furniture Ads
A Short Teaser Ad Shows the Dynamic Use of IKEA Material in a New Line
5
Transparent Side Tables
These Rosy Tables Were Designed to Look Like Crystal
4
Germ-Reducing Hospital Cabinets
This Hospital Bedside Cabinet is Easier to Clean Than Most
3
Tea-Holding Wooden Chairs
David Ericsson Honored His Wife with a Design That Complements Her Hobby
2
Remixed Musical Ads
This Wayfair Commercial Revisits An Iconic Jingle Of the Past
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Chic Customizable Office Chairs
Arper's Modular 'Kinesit' Chair Comes in Hundreds of Colors
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Scooter-Like Portable Desks
The Conceptual 'Worknic' Portable Work Station Can Be Brought Anywhere
Cross-Cultural Furniture Designs
Kensaku Oshiro Designs the Baia Collection for DK3
Ergonomic Wellness Designs
Humanscale Creates Pieces Designed with The Body in MInd
Mid-Century Seating Designs
Magnus Olesen Relaunches Several Archival Designs with a Modern Twist
Contemporary Fall Decor
The Blu Dot Fall 2025 Collection Elevates the Everyday with New Designs
Handcrafted Pro-Grade Standing Desks
The Oakywood Standing Desk Pro is Made in Poland
Glass Cube Furniture
6am Sculpts Murano Glass Stools for Bottega Veneta’s Runway Show
Modular Bedroom Solutions
Endy Debuts Mix-and-Match Furniture Collection with Fast Delivery
Blu Dot Spring Designs
Blu Dot Unveils New Furniture Designs for Spring
Anniversary-Honoring Furniture Series
IKEA Presents its STOCKHOLM Collection for 2025
Colorful Contemporary Tables
The 'Runda Tables' Boast a Contemporary Design for Modern Homes
Fluid Wooden Furniture Designs
andblack design studio Presents the Modern LOOP Furniture Series
Expansive Lounge Furniture Capsules
Symbol Home Breaches into the Realm of Furniture Design
Comfort-Focused Office Furniture
Humanscale Unveils Diffrient Lounge, the Future of Lounge Seating
Modern Furniture Designs
IKEA Revealed a New Collection at Milan Design Week 2025
Sculptural Mixed-Material Artful Furniture
Longchamp & Pierre Renart Launch a Capsule of Furniture
Accessible Urban Furniture Designs
The 'T ‘able' Urban Furniture Concept is Inclusive
Minimalist Office Furniture Launches
The New Collection by Bernhardt Design Features Clean Lines
Modular Triangular Sofa Designs
The Moooi Peaks Sofa Was Unveiled at IDS Toronto 2026
Industrial Strength Furniture
The Intra Side Table by Tom Robinson Highlights Structural Strength
Contemporary Design-Forward Seating Lines
Fasetti’s Autumn 2024 Collection is Chic and High-End
Anti-Tipping Furniture
IKEA STORKLINTA and GULLABERG Enhances Safety at Home
Adaptive Furniture Displays
The USM Haller Re-Framed Exhibition Explores Reuse and Modularity
Adaptive Office Collection
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design Redefines Workplace Design for Teknion
Suprematist-Inspired Bureau Designs
Maxim Kashin Architects Designs the Suprematist Bureau
Ultra-Minimal Stool Designs
The Sedeo Chair by Humanscale is Ergonomic and Elegantly Minimalist
Moveable Small Space Desks
The Humanscale Float Micro Has a Height-Adjustable Design
Adaptable Modular Office Furniture
Mute Presents the Modular Pods Customizable Collection
Portable Tray Furniture
The Taso Tray Table by Cecilie Manz Adapts Seamlessly Across Interiors
Stackable Cork-Made Furniture
The 'Kidou' Modular Cork Seating by Isabel Vera is Adaptable
Slender Flatpack Standing Desks
The orbit Little Bean Standing Desk Fits into Small Spaces
Colorful Modern Seating Designs
The 8000 Series by Magnus Olesen is Stunning and Practical
Tech-Infused Living Room Sofas
The Sofology Allure Sofa Range Responds to Consumer Lifestyles
Textile-Topped Table Design
The Tumble Tables Elevate Sustainability Through Sculptural Form
Modular Configured Office Furniture
SKNYPL Presents the CABINET+ Series of Furniture
Past Era-Honoring Furniture Capsules
IKEA Rounds Out its NYTILLVERKAD Time Capsule
Unexpected Boundary-Pushing Chairs
Marco Segovia Presents the Atypical Chair Concept
Dynamic Sculptural Tables
The Interactive Transformation Table Boasts Playful Unfolding Design
Sleek Modern Table Collections
Cosentino and Modular Lighting Instruments Drop a New Capsule
Leaning Portable Workstation Desks
The 'Leandesk' Works with Walls and Windows
Flatpack Tool-Free Chairs
Nstel The Chair from Vanik Design is Made from Sustainable White Oak
Expressively Functional Furniture Designs
Friends & Founders Emphasizes Function & Modern Elegance
Unique Burl-Inspired Furniture
Don Heston Studio Unveils a New Range of Furniture
Adaptive Furniture Systems
Home Spaces Benefit from Expandable Solutions from Expand Furniture
Revived Pattern Furniture Collection
Henry Holland Studio Reimagines Furniture with Bold Fabrics
Luxury Furniture Line Collections
Promemoria Unveiled a Luxury Furniture Line at Milan Design Week
Collaborative Contemporary Furniture Lines
Knoll Unveils Several Designs at Salone Del Mobile 2026
Durable Flat-Packed Furniture
Eilersen’s 'Bug' Capsule Offers Sustainable, Flat-Packed Furniture
Ergonomic Smart Workstation Designs
Hexcal Unveils 2026 Smart Desks and Ergonomic Workstations
Computer-Housing Standing Desks
SecretLab's Magnus Pro Standing Desk has a Dedicated PC Section
Dynamic Modular Office Furniture
The Sunon Furniture 'MixCube' Range Embraces Flexible Workspaces
Eco-Friendly Sleek Office Furniture
Jenny Nordberg and Soeco Join on Refurbished Office Furniture
Vietnam-Inspired Furniture Series
Jean-Marie Massaud Presents the Lodge Collection
Modular Upholstered Bright Furniture
Wigiwama Designs the Flipster Seat with Multiple Functions
Modern Ergonomic Office Chairs
LiberNovo Expands Availability of Its Omni Ergonomic Office Chair
Personalized Side Table Concepts
Liam de la Bedoyere Designs the Swivel Side Table Concept
Sustainable Danish Furniture Designs
Sibast Furniture Captures Attention with Its RIB Collection
Adjustable Side Table
The Turno Side Table Lets You Change Height with a Simple Twist
Fall-Ready Cozy Furniture Collections
Arhaus Launches a Collection Featuring Crypton Fabric
Stackable Flat-Pack Furniture
The Bug Collection Reimagines Modular Furniture for Sustainability
Reimagined Furniture Series
Yves Salomon and Chapo Création Create a Special Exhibition
Comfort-Driven eSports Furniture
The IKEA UTESPELARE Gaming Desk and Chair Maximize Versatility
Flatpack Children’s Desks
Tobifant Desk and Chair Set Predates Modern Flatpack Furniture Systems
Hybrid Sit-Stand Office Chairs
The Levitask Vision Chair Features T-Mech Technology
Cloud-Inspired Furniture Designs
Per Buchardt & Nicoline Olsen Design the Cloud Tables
Adaptive Furniture Collection
The Svelte Collection by OWIU Melds Science in Design for Seniors
Designer-Led Modular Furniture Systems
USM and Alexander May Produce 'The Architecture of Work'
Dynamic Legged Furniture
Barefoot Collection Furniture Features Resemblance to Mid-Stride Motion
Dynamic Furniture Designs
The Tom Dixon 'Fat and Plump' Collection Offers Sculptural Flexibility
Vibrant Upholstered Furniture
Bretz Bridges Bold Creativity, Craftsmanship & Emotional Resonance
Minimal Modern Desk Designs
The Single Desk by found / Founded has a Compact Form
Hybrid Chair Lamps
Art-Chitecture Furniture System Turns a Chair into a Glowing Floor Lamp
Voluptuous Modern Sofa Designs
Tom Dixon Reimagined Everyday Sofas Adapt to Modern Living
Stylish Ergonomic Office Chairs
The Trea Chair from Humanscale Was Designed by Todd Bracher
Refined Minimal Furniture Capsules
Mjölk and Thom Fougere Unveil Another Collection
Modular Storage Systems
The Original Modern Shelving Collection by Tylko Offers Tailored Furniture
Sustainable Modern Chair Designs
ZEITRAUM Explored Sustainability Through Material & Craftsmanship
Airy Flexible Furniture
The Transformer Table Nova Collection is Visually Balanced & Made to Move
Vibrantly Tonal Work Furniture
Zilenzio and Note Design Studio Create Focus Spaces
Adjustable Modern Work Desks
The Spout Desk by Herman Miller Adjusts to the User's Work Position
Wood-Printed Furniture Ranges
De Stul by Vasily Aleev is a 3D Wood-Printed Collection
Modular Solid Wood Systems
Foster + Partners Industrial Design Creates the ILE Modular System
Bold Mobile Work Seating
Omniseat Portable Productivity Seat Adapts to the Mobile Workforce
Bright Modular Furniture Systems
Here Now Presents the Tate System of Modular Furniture
Vertical Home Office Units
The Leandesk Converts Walls and Windows into Functional Workspaces
Deadstock-Formed Furniture
Karimoku & ASICS Create the Castor Sofa and Polar Lounge Chairs
Modular Workplace Architecture Trends
DualSpace Studio Debuted the Adapatable 'ELIT Office'
Futuristic Sculptural Desks
Arnardo Desk by Paddy Pike Blends Space Age Form with Reflection
Performance-Driven Education Furniture Lines
Case Systems Grows Its SALTO Education Furniture Line
Family-Friendly Modular Couches
The RUBIK V Cloud Modular Couch Offers Comfort & Flexibility
Tech-Forward Teen Furniture
Rooms To Go Kids' Cloud9 Collection Features Smart, Modular Pieces
Dynamic Moving-Illusion Furniture
Michael Jantzen Designs the Moving Furniture Series
Multi-Functional Furniture Systems
Edoardo Lietti Designs the Wooden Sisto Furniture
Visual Sound-Inspired Furniture
Sebastián Ángeles Presents the Frequency 2.0 Furniture Range
Sleep-Inclusive Seating Designs
Sabai Introduces the Sustainable Eclipse Capsule
Workplace Table Systems
Hum Tables by KFI Studios Feature Upholstered Bases and Modular Formats
Compact Pillowy Furniture Designs
OBJEKTE UNSERER TAGE Designs the Sander Series for Fall
Rest-Supportive Desk Concepts
The Lazy Concept is a Desk that Allows Users to Rest When Needed
Modular Table Seatings
This Modular Table and Chair Set Adds Sound and Storage to Compact Spaces
Student-Created Elevated Furniture
Beckmans College of Design Presents the Workform Series
Mobile Work Desks
The Scout Work Mobile by Konstantin Grcic for Vitra Supports Flexible Work
Japanese Creative Innovation Hubs
Karimoku Furniture Introduces the Karimoku Research Hub
Ultra-Modern Furniture Capsules
Lemieux Et Cie Debuts Its Inaugural Outdoor Furniture Collection
Minimally Refined Wall Desks
Anker Bak Designs the Integrated Wall Desk with Brackets
Mindful Wooden Chairs
Tanuvi Hegde Creates the Reflect Chair to Encourage Fidgeting and Calm Focus
Adjustable Laptop Tables
The Cosi Laptop Table Introduces Flexible Work Surfaces for Any Seating
Calm-Centric Furniture Collections
Cane-Line’s 2025 News Collection is Thoughtfully Curated
Online Modern Workspace Marketplaces
Madison Liquidators Expands Its Corp Design Offerings
Beech Wooden Furniture
The Silva Collection Features Steam Bent Beech Furniture by Union Design
Ergonomic Transformative Chairs
Humanscale Shares More About the Radical Freedom Chair Design
Artisan Furniture Debut
Editions Showcases Handcrafted Furniture and Decor from Pirajean Lees
High-Back Office Seating Collections
Narbutas and Baldanzi & Novelli Create the Sandie Collection
Dynamic Intelligent Office Chairs
HENGLIN's Office Chair 800 Offers "Dynamic Spine-Care"
Colorful School Desk Designs
NOS Design Designs the Clever – School Desk Concept
Modular Glass Furniture
The Mo.du.lo Collection Explores Architectural Form with Glass
Artfully Versatile Outdoor Furniture
Design Within Reach and Muuto Create the Settle Outdoor Set
Bright Creative Office Hubs
This Sauvage TV Office Supports Collaboration with Flow and Light
Comfort-Focused Furniture Capsules
Humanscale Preents sthe Living Collection at Salone del Mobile
Shape-Shifting Classroom Chairs
The Eduba System Lets Students Reconfigure Their Learning Space
Comfortable Designer Chairs
Sibast Furniture Launches the Primum Chair by Henrik Hvid Hansen
Sustainable Chrome Furniture
The Cork Collection by Studio AHEAD Pairs Cork with Futuristic Chrome
Sleek Modern Furniture Designs
POVISON Debuts Its Furniture Collection at NYCxDESIGN
Comtemporary Lounge Collection
The Eclipse Series Makes Indoor Outdoor Lounging Look Stellar
Textural Modern Outdoor Furniture
Tom Dixon Creates the Groove Collection of Furniture
User-Centered Ergonomic Gaming Chairs
Dowinx Debuts Its Range of Ergonomic Gaming Furniture at CES
Adaptive Ergonomic Office Chairs
Welax Announces the Debut of the S9 Pro Ergonomic Chair
Playful Accent Tables
The Bug Tables Bring Digital Glitch Design into Tactile, Everyday Furniture
Glass Furniture Collections
Cassina Presents Fluid Glass Pieces Designed by Linde Freya Tangelder
Sleek Minimal Wall Desks
The AB019 Wall Desk Blends Compact Style and Function Seamlessly
Dynamic Furniture Series
The Moon Series Reimagines Seating as Expressive, Kinetic Form
Desert Dune-Inspired Furniture
Nando Studio and BUDDE Join Forces on the Multifunctional DUNE
Anniversary Design Shows
Tiptoe 10 Years Celebrates Its Iconic Table Leg Through 10 Designer Works
Sculptural Furniture Series
Archetypes by Stine Mikkelsen transforms a seat into a collection
Sustainable Structural Chair Designs
Hlynur Atlason Designs the Limbo Chair with an Artful Look
Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
This Year's Emerge Exhibition Marks the Third Annual Showcase
Modernist Modern Stool Designs
Fritz Hansen Presents the Utzon Stool Designed by Jørn Utzon
Beach-Inspired Desk Trios
The Deskterior Set Features a Sun Lamp, Card Holder & Sandcastle Bank
Office Desk Systems
The Bisley Align desk offers modular scalability and refined customization
Discounted Furniture Initiatives
Tribesigns is Celebrating Its 14th Anniversary
Space-Saving Standing Desks
The orbit Little Bean Maple Standing Desk Has a Flatpack Form