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
49
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
34
Flexible Standing Desks
This Sit-And-Stand Desk Supports Mobility In the Office
33
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
30
Camper-Shaped Beds
This Children's Bed is Hidden in a Replica of a VW Camper
29
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
16
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
1
Chic Customizable Office Chairs
Arper's Modular 'Kinesit' Chair Comes in Hundreds of Colors
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Photo-Finished Cube Furniture
This Coated Foam Furniture Boasts Real-Life Images on its Designs
Stretchable Beach Blankets
Beach Bottoms is a Compact and Stretchable Beach Blanket
Industrial Micro Apartments
This Tiny Apartment is Designed with White and Wooden Accents
Revolutionary Furniture Series
Janne Kyttanen Explored the Possibilities Afforded with 3D Printing
Pet-Friendly Tiny Homes
This New Tiny Home Features Kennel Space and Collapsible Water Bowls
Versatile Urban Seating
The 'Sweet Seat' Provides Multifunctional Use as a Compact Chair or Bed
Towable Tiny Homes
The Indigo Tiny Home Offers a Surprisingly Spacious Interior
Affordable Fitness Trackers
The Garmin Vívofit Fitness Band is Simple, Long-Lasting and Motivating
Glass-Supported Tables
These Unusual Coffee Tables Sit Atop Glass Legs
Transforming Work Desks
'Evodesk XE' Enables Users to Create a Standing Work Area
Color-Balancing Office Designs
This Open Plan Office Space is Adaptive for Different Occupations
Pizza-Themed Sofas
The Pizza Boy Sofa is the Perfect Spot for Enjoying a Fresh Slice
Creatively Cobbled Chairs
The 'Favela Chair' is Constructed with Asymmetrical Slats of Wood
Solar Baby Beds
The Suncubator Warms Up Using The Rays to Keep Babies Warm at Night
Posture-Improving Chairs
The Sprang Chair Promotes Dynamic Sitting For Better Health
Product Use Flowcharts
These IKEA Ads Show Consumers the Value of What It Has to Offer
Wine Bottle Lamps
This Lamp Looks Like a Combination of a Rocket and a Wine Bottle
Abstract Chair Sculptures
These Abstract Chairs Look as Though They Have Frozen in Time
Ring-Shaped Portable Lamps
The Halos is a Rechargeable Lamp That Can Stick to Non-Porous Surfaces
Sushi-Inspired Furniture
The 'Object on a Roll' Project Uses a Unique Wood Casting Technique
Ergonomic Exercise Chairs
This Ergonomic Workout Chair Encourages Active Sitting to Improve Health
Cut-Out Pilates Socks
These Gripped Socks Have a Fashionable and Athletically Inclined Design
Palm Tree-Inspired Chairs
The 'PAM' Chair Gives Off a Tropical Feel
Furniture Brand Food Trucks
The #TogetherWeEat Campaign Has a Truck That Serves Food from IKEA
Tatami Mat Moveables
José Lévy Utilizes Traditional Tatami Mats as The Exterior to His Furniture
Mobile X-Ray Concepts
The 'Treo' Could Let Medical Professionals Take Body Scans Anywhere
Bottle-Fused Furniture
Micaella Pedros Uses Recycled Plastic Connectors to Build Wood Furniture
Abstract Psychopath Posters
Sebastian Onufszak's Art Series Was Inspired by Polish Cult Films
Wire Coffee Tables
This Table Creates an Interaction Between Passive and Active Objects
Retro Cassette Tape Tables
Altar Furniture's Cassette Tape Table is Driven by Nostalgia
User-Generated Furniture Ads
West Elm's New Facebook Carousel Ads Feature User-Generated Content
Whimsical 3D-Printed Figurines
IKEA Now Offers Quirky Figures That Can Be Printed at Home
Boomerang-Inspired Furniture
This Curved Furniture Takes After The Australian Artifact
Inflatable Bubble Pavilions
The 'SKUM' Design Sculpture Recreates Foam for the Roskilde Festible
Artful Marble Tables
Pulpo's 'Fosco' and 'Chiara' Models Feature Organic Stone Accents
Multipurpose Hotel Furniture
These Cabinets Hide Bluetooth Speakers, a Mini Fridge and a Safe
Modern Swivel Armchairs
The DUNAS XL WOOD Line Offers Chairs for Comfort With a Stylish Aesthetic
Prismatic Floor Lamps
These Triangle Lamps Are Inspired by City Skylines
Old-Fashioned Kitchen Islands
This Wood Kitchen Island Was Inspired by Mid-Century Home Decor
Ninja-Inspired Hot Dogs
IKEA Japan Introduced an All-Black Addition to its Food Menu
Whimsical Living Room Sets
This Furniture from Blå Station Makes Use of a Strange Bubbly Design
Eclectic Cabaret Hotels
The Hôtel Joséphine Takes Inspiration from the Music Performance Style
Swirling Steel Chairs
The 'Sylph' Chair's Back Looks Like an Absent-Minded Doodle
Seaweed-Made Furniture
This Eco-Friendly Collection Was Created with a Zero Waste Process
Glass Furniture Lines
This Transparent Furniture Collection Embodies Sophisticated Design
Enchanting Furniture Ads
A Short Teaser Ad Shows the Dynamic Use of IKEA Material in a New Line
App-Based Gym Accessories
The Monkii Bars 2 is a Gym and Personal Trainer that Goes Anywhere
Detoxifying Hot Dogs
The Ninja Dog Served at IKEA Japan is Made with Charcoal to Cleanse the Body
Sitcom-Inspired Puppet Shows
This Play Brings Back the Comedy of the Golden Girls in Puppet Form
Tea-Holding Wooden Chairs
David Ericsson Honored His Wife with a Design That Complements Her Hobby
Family-Centric Furniture Ads
IKEA's #EverySecond Campaigns Encourages Families to Interact
Remixed Musical Ads
This Wayfair Commercial Revisits An Iconic Jingle Of the Past
Thought-Controlled Bionic Arms
Mobius Bionics' LUKE Arm is the Next Generation of Prosthetics
Comparative Sofa Ads
This Pottery Barn Commercial Dissects a Couch to Show Off Its Features
Livestreaming Maker Apps
The New 'Darby Smart' App Livestreams Tutorials to the Maker Community
Chic Customizable Office Chairs
Arper's Modular 'Kinesit' Chair Comes in Hundreds of Colors
Rejuvenated Home Office Ads
This IKEA Home Tour Video Features a Comprehensive Makeover
Bulbous Charging Ports
The LampChamp Offers a Light System That Doubles as a USB Outlet
Seasonal Furniture Commercials
Ashley Furniture's 'Hello Summer' Ad Celebrates the Summer Season