The popularity of compact furnishings that make full use of small spaces has been accompanied by a surge in easy to assemble furnishings. Check out the slideshow above for furniture that's easy to assemble and disassemble. These easy to assemble furnishings are functional, practical, and ready for action.
Implications - In today's society, people are extremely busy and often don't have time for daunting tasks such as putting together hard-to-assemble furniture. Designing furnishings that revel in taking a limited amount of time to set up are what most people are looking for. The kind of furniture that is ready right out of the box gives people a sigh of relief and one less thing to worry about.
15 Easy to Assemble Furnishings
From Complete Cardboard Commodes to Flat Folding Chairs:
Jessica Marcel — Jan 24, 2010 — Art & Design
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Pop-Up Cardboard Furniture
Liddy Scheffknecht and Armin B. Wagner Channel Childhood Imagination
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Expanding Modular Seating
Phil Crook's Compact Sofa System Slides Out Into Chairs for Company
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Fold-Flat Chairs
Ufuk Keskin & Efecem Kutuk's Sheetseat is Flat-Pack Seating
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Prefab Furniture Hacks
Kenyon Yeh Creates Unique Pieces with IKEA Hacks
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Plywood Cut-Out Chairs
Decorate-Your-Own Seating with Ben Wilson's Chairfix
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Reconfigurable Desks
Maciek Wojcicki Workstation Perfectly Suits User Needs
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IKEA Hacking Collectives
Surtido de Mutacione Takes Boxed IKEA Parts & Makes New Creations
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Complete Cardboard Commodes
Start It Up with Che Pablo Popeye Eyzenbach
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Sneaky Second Seating
The Silla Guarda Inside-Out Collection Has Hidden Chairs
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Roll-Up Seating
The Miesrolo Chair
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Ikea Hacking
Mixing up Ikea Furniture
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Seating That Folds Flat
The Kada Stool is Flat-Packed Fabulosity for Small Spaces
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Simply-Titled Seating
1-2-3 Sit by 'Talent Thai Now' is as Easy as 1, 2, 3
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Space-Saving Foldable Desks
Friday Furniture's Clamshell Desk Has an Appealing Design
Foldable Camping Couches
This Couch Can Be Carried to Campsites For Consummate Outdoor Lounging
Modular Cat-Friendly Couches
The 'Quarter Sofa' by SUNRIU Design Has Storage and More
Tool-Free Ocean Plastic Furniture
The 'OTO' Chair Design is Flatpack and Sustainable
Multifunctional Sleek Furniture
Hoek Home Presents the Modular FLEX Furniture Designs
Flexible Workplace Furniture Collections
The IKEA MITTZON Office System Has 85 Products
Transforming Stool-Integrated Tables
The 'Quartet' Side Table Hides Four Stools Within
Featherweight Camping Chairs
This Chair Can Be Unfurled and Set Up In Only 5 Seconds
Modular Decor Shelving Systems
The halblang 'Blendend' Shelving System is Adaptable
Modular Storage-Equipped Pet Sofas
The Conceptual Grid Sofa from Sunriu Design is Multifunctional
Ultra-Slick Modern Cube Chairs
Blå Station's BOB Solo Chair is Versatile and Privacy-Focused
Inconspicuous Pet Furniture
Pilar Pirez Manfredi Designs the TAIPEI Pet Furniture Collection
Multifunctional Modern Furniture
Alessandro Stabile's D-Segno Brand Offers Contemporary Furniture
Industrial Shapeshifting Table Designs
The 'JoinTable' by Bert Masselus is Multifunctional
Flatpack Portable Washing Machines
This Collapsible Washing Machine Concept by Kai Xia is Compact
Compact Folding Side Tables
Pelin Ozbalci Designs Side Tables Inspired by Chinese Waist Fans
Paper-Like Coffee Tables
The 'Cocoon' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay Has a Folded Form
Ultra-Modern Bunk Beds
The 'Flexy' Junior Bed by Joao Teixeira is Functional and Fashionable
Reconfigurable Furniture Designs
Qbit Furniture Adapts to Changing Needs
Stylish Stackable Office Chairs
The Herman Miller x Stefan Diez 'Fuld' Nesting Chair is Ergonomic
Ergonomic Multi-Use Desk Furniture
The 'Kabinett' Desk Supports Productivity, Storage and More
Simplistic Fastening Furniture Capsules
YourFoRest Designs the EasyStory Collection of Furniture
Multifunctional Living Room Tables
This Aliving Coffee Table Doesn't Require Tools to Build
Modular Fold-Out Desk Designs
This Foldable Wooden Workstation Comes to Live When Needed
Modular Working Desks
The Tabs Desk by Pelin ÖZbalcı Streamlines Organization & Productivity
Envelope-Packaged Couch Designs
The 'Couch in an Envelope' is Modular and 100% Recyclable
Portable Air-Filled Sofas
Muji's Sofa Made from Air is Lightweight and Easy to Move
People-Pleasing Office Furniture
Form Us with Love's Cubicle System is Minimalist and Interesting
Modular Grid-Style Shelving
The Bend Shelf by Spenser Atlas Was Designed with Jim Isermann
Storage-Centric Minimal Furniture
Julian Topor Designs the KURVE Furniture with Storage Spaces
Modular Coffee Table Sofas
The 'Silky' Sofa from the Teixeira Design Studio is All-in-One
Humorous Quick Cleanup Workstations
The 'Flip' Desk Concept Allows for Quick Tidying Up
Customizable Office Furniture
The Steelcase Flex Personal Spaces Desk System is Comfy and Private
Hybrid Sit-Stand Furniture Designs
The 'Lean On' Chair Concept Allows for Rest While Standing
Curvaceous Storage-Focused Nightstands
The 'Cozy Night Stand’ Satisfying Holds All Essentials
Playful Toy-Like Furniture
The 'Frunchroom' Furniture Collection by Adi Goodrich is Delightful
Adaptable Office Furniture Collections
The Derlot 'Homework' Seating Collection Has a Modular Form
Posh Pet-Friendly Chair Designs
The Conceptual 'Quella' Chair by Dhiraj Choudhari is Plywood-Made
Hyper-Customizable Desks
This Desk by Den Addresses the Challenges a Personalized Workspace
Sleek Multipurpose Crib Furniture
Zhipeng Qiu and Yufeng Lin Present a Unique Chair-Crib Design
Ultra-Elegant Timeless Furniture
Deft Studio's Furniture Collection is Modern and Approachable
Fold-Away Sleek Workstations
The Flip Desk is Made with Inspiration from the Function of Laptops
Small Space Standing Desks
The Humanscale Float Mini is Adjustable and Easily Moved in the Home
Public-Oriented Furniture Exhibits
Furnishing Utopia's Jean Lee Displays Furniture for Public Use
Compact Portable Dish Racks
This Progressive Dish Rack Springs Up and Collapses Down
Metallic Multifunctional Storage Boxes
The Kabine 101 Storage Box Works Well as a Side Table
Home Office Starter Packs
Steelcase Enhances Convenience and Ergonomic Comfort
Stackable Screw-Free Chair Designs
The 'Stack' Chair is Easy to Ship, Store and Assemble
Inflatable Tote-Style Seats
The Bag Sofa Can Be Easily Carried for Relaxation from Anywhere
Modular Flat-Pack Side Tables
SUNRIU Design's Tai Side Table is Sustainability-Conscious
Sliding Flatpack Seating Solutions
The Conceptual 'Folio Chair' by Jeongwoo SEO is Leather-Covered
Minimalist Clutter-Free Desk Designs
The Parallel Work Table by Eldho T Jai Enhances Productivity
Quirky Cartoon-Like Furniture Collections
The Flash Furniture Series Has a Bright Yellow Hue
TV Packaging Seating Solutions
The 'Cuna' Furniture by Valeria Coello is Made Out of Cardboard
Cardboard Box Furniture
The 'Karton' Furniture Collection by Illya Goldman Gubin is Sturdy
Minimalist Book Storage Tables
The 'Pocket' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay is Split Open
Minimalist Demure Designer Desks
The 'BACKUP' Desk by Deniz Aktay Minimizes Clutter
Recycled Aluminum Furniture Pieces
The JOY Stool One Works as a Chair, Side Table and More
Compact Foldable Camping Chairs
Yunonglive Studio Designs the Lightweight Foldable Lander
Expanding Three-in-One Furniture
The 'Expandy' Adapts to Needs in Seconds Without Tools
Knotted Wooden Furniture Capsules
Claudio Larcher Designs the New Paco Y Paco Set of Furniture
Comfy Printed Component Chairs
These 3D-Printed Chair Designs are Sustainable and Modern
Retail Furniture Market Expansions
H&M Home Broadens Out to the US Market with a Distinctive Range
Storage-Attached Chair Designs
The 'Grid Chair' from SUNRIU Design is Thoughtfully Constructed
Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
Last Ditch Design's Capsule Balances Aesthetics and Functionality
Ultra-Minimalist Folding Chairs
The 'Notch' Folding Chair by Kostas Synodis is Easy to Store
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Hollow Multipurpose Armchairs
The Tailor Armchair by SUNRIU Design Prioritizes Efficiency
Sustainable Recycled Paper Cabinets
Joost van Bleiswijk Showcases the No Screw No Glue Collection
Modular Flatpack Furniture Designs
The 'OPO=O' Multifunctional Furniture Piece Works in Many Ways
Pet-Friendly Seamless Furniture
Bink Rabbit Goods Delivers a Slew of Modern Furniture
Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections
FURN OBJECTS Designs a Cushy Lounge Chair and Pouf Set
Retro Ready-to-Assemble Furniture
Ree Drummond's New Line Boasts her Signature Vintage Style
Playful Furniture Exhibits
SFMOMA Presents Conversation Pieces: Contemporary Furniture in Dialogue
Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs
The RACK Chair Design by Zhiyuan Fang is Multifunctional
Modular Biodesign Furniture Series
The VANK-CUBE Series are Made from Flax and Hemp Materials
Modular Camping Furniture
'Owomo' Created a Line of Build-Your-Own Camping Panels
Modular Configuration Shelving Units
The 'Repisa 01' Shelf by Lorenzo Vega Suits Any Needs
Repairable Flat-Pack Sofas
Takt Launches the Spoke Sofa During 3 Days of Design
Modular Plant-Friendly Furniture
The Blå Station BOB Corner Sofa is Endlessly Reconfigurable
Human Form-Inspired Furniture Series
Bend Goods Introduces the Tube Collection of Furniture
Cozy Versatile Sofa Modules
Modernica Presents the New Case Study Furniture Fjord Series
Innovative Waste-Reducing Chairs
Annabella Hevesi's Peach Easy Chair Boasts Innovative Joints
Simple Assembly Dining Chairs
Gabriel Emilio Portela Designs the Sleek Wooden Yugan Chair
Minimalist Monochromatic Desk Designs
The Arqus Desk Prioritizes an Airy Feel
Customizable Home Decor Collections
The Conceptual 'Rebound' Furniture Collection is Modular
Interlocking Living Room Furniture
Mirlay Özlem ER's The Cube is Elegant and Space-Saving
Adaptable Minimalist Seating Solutions
The Plega Seating Collection is Perfect for Communal Spaces
Adaptable Mobile Professional Desks
The Airy Office Desk by Ivana Wingham Suits Any Needs
Hygienic Healthcare Furniture
The 'SYSTM' Furniture Collection Comes Apart for Easier Cleaning
Minimal Adaptable Furniture Collections
Studio TK Presents the Custom Bevy Collection of Tables
Organized Gaming Storage Cabinets
Bauhutte Presents a Special Cabinet for Game Accessories
Mobile Desk Side Tables
The 'Willow' Side Table Doubles as a Desk for Impromptu Productivity
Architecture-Inspired Furniture Capsules
SeungBum Ma Designs the Form-Functional Archi-Furniture
Playful Recycled Aluminum Chairs
The 'TUBA' Chair by Samuel Wilkinson is Easy to Store
Versatile Outdoor Furniture Series
Fermob Presents a Look at its Latest Collection of Furniture
High-Strength Accordion Side Tables
The HONISMART Folding Paper Side Table is Easily Stored Away
Rolled-Up Wooden Tables
The Sofan Table by Qi An Has a Clever Rollable Design for Portability
Sleek Artful Accessible Furniture
ThirdKind Presents its Abigail Collection of Furniture
Cozy Storage-Focused Furniture
The Pocket Chair by Blå Station is Designed by Stone Designs
Durable One-Piece Camping Chairs
The 'Campster 2' Portable Camping Chair Has a Sturdy Construction
Versatile Nesting Furniture
Cozmo Debuts the 'Cosy Armchair' and the 'Cosy Cutout Nesting Tables'
Modular Inflatable Furniture Sets
The Aerosofa Inflatable Transforming Sofa Works Indoors and Out
Modular Stacked Furniture Series
MOTO Introduces the Bright STACK Furniture Collection
Dedicated Student Storage Furniture
The Conceptual 'Placo' Kids Furniture Design is Movable
Electronic Packaging-Made Stools
Razeen Mohammed Designs the Portable EDGAR Stool
Modular Eco-Sourced Cozy Couches
The Transformer Couch is Made with Soft Foam Padding
Simplistic Wooden Side Tables
Studio Nuño Designs a New Easy to Assemble Minimal Table
Modular Home Fitness Furniture
TRUS' TRUS Box is a Unique Fitness Product with Multiple Functions
Minimalist Aluminum Furniture Collections
URBANCRAFT Debuts the Monochrome Basics Collection
Origami-Inspired Seating Capsule
Ames Living's New Seating Line Relies on Origami-Inspired Design
Eco-Friendly Styrofoam Furniture
we+ Designs the New Range of Recyclable Sleek Furniture
Wood-Resembling Recycled Plastic Furniture
Nardi Designs a New Stool and Table Collection
Versatile Sideboard Desk Solutions
The Hideaway Swing Desk by Bisley is Space-Friendly
Versatile Portable Compartment Desks
The Looha Desk by Gökçe Nafak Boasts Various Functions
Adaptable Office Storage Solutions
Form Furniture Introduces the Versatile Stash Series
Retro Modular Vibrant Chairs
Ahti Taskinen Joins Fasetti Design to Revive the Easy Chair
Juxtaposing Material Furniture Series
Junya Igashami Designs a New Furniture Collection
Japanese Woodwork-Inspired Shelving Units
Cozey Presents the New Altitude Shelving Line
Modular Beam-Themed Furniture
The Beam Collection by Adam Weir has a Harmonious Structure
Versatile Modular Couches
The Transformer Couch 2.0 Adds Flexible Style to the Living Room
Easy-to-Assemble Colorful Furniture
Anne-Sophie Rosseel Presents the New Interlockables Capsule
Modular Organized Shelving Systems
TIPTOE Designs the Contemporary UNIT Shelving System
Grow-at-Home Sponge Furniture
ÉCAL's Sponge Furniture Expands 10 Times in Size After Soaking
Customizable Student Furniture
Morgan Li Debuted a 'Make It Your Own' Furniture Program
Sustainable Flat-Packable Hotel Furniture
Fritz Hansen Recently Debuted Its First Outdoor
Thoughtful Wheeling Cabinets
Anna Søgaard's Cabinet on Wheels Emphasizes Mobility in the Everyday
Sustainable Furniture Services
IKEA's As-is Service Connects Shoppers to Gently Used Products
Versatile Utilitarian Furniture
Equiparc Presents teh Collection 40 of Modular Furniture
Slick Commercial Furniture Collections
Arcadia and IDA Design Collaborate on the Lineup
Blocked Modular Furniture Systems
The Vank Cube System by Anna Vonhausen Adapts to Any Space
Collapsible Outdoor Furniture Pieces
The Oru Camp Origami Outdoor Furniture is Efficient
Home Mobility Accessible Furniture
Capella Design Creates Furniture that Blend Style and Function
Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture
Max Lamb Presents the Box Exhibition at Gallery Fumi
Stool-Inspired Design Exhibitions
Daisuke Motogi Presents the Hackability of the Stool Show
Cocoon-Like Multifunctional Furniture
Yeeun Son Designs the U-Sofa for Multiple Purposes
Briefcase-Compact Office Set-Ups
Worky Designs the Compact and Portable Home Office
Collectivity-Inspired Furniture Series
Conor Hacon Designs a New Capsule for Common Design
Upcycled Down Furniture Series
Christoph Kurzmann Breathes New Life to Old Furniture
Versatile Office Shelving Systems
Narbutas Designs the Modular Combus Shelving System