Designers and home decorators today are constantly churning out collections of unconventional and quirky modern furniture designs and today's top trends spotlight a selection of some of these non-traditional pieces. (For more in-depth and exhaustive research on modern furniture trends, you will want to learn more about Trend Hunter's 2013 Trend Reports).
Designers are covering every corner of the home from bedrooms to offices to living rooms and even backyards. A common theme seen amongst these designs is the aspect of functionality. Many designers understand the need for more storage today due to smaller living spaces or the need for furniture to serve multiple purposes. A great example of this is cleverly configured beds, which are designed to be easily taken apart and put back together -- great for consumers who move houses or apartments often. The Void(an) Table satisfies consumers' desire for industrial yet modern-looking furniture.
Top 20 Trends of the Day
From Functional Modern Furniture Designs to Eccentric Accessories:
Jaime Neely — Jan 15, 2013 — Autos
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Tapestry-Blending Portraits
Far by Adriana Gerasimova is Darkly Tribal
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Ghetto Blaster Backpacks
The Boompack is a Wearable Multimedia Entertainment Unit for the Streets
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Cleverly Configured Beds
The Auping Essential Bed is Ideal for the Active Lifestyle
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Minimalist Urbanite Catalogs
The Assembly Spring/Summer 2013 Lookbook is Utilitarian Chic
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Large Object Printers
The Cubex 3D Printer by Cubify Can Produce a Basketball
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Eccentric Athleticwear Editorials
The Arnau Salinas by Mario Aragon Portrait Series is Urban
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Literal Beer Branding
New Pabst Blue Ribbon Packaging is Inspired by the Product's Name
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Pixelating Public Architecture
CASIS Headquarters Embodies an Alien Style to Suit its Function
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Modern Fairytale Photography
Liisa Härmson Tells a Love Story with Her Romantic Photos
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Dream-Inducing Sleep Aids
Collection by Constance Guisset for Louis Vuitton Features a Plane Pillo
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Venomous Retro Vehicles
The Chevrolet Stingray Returns After More Than 40 Years
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Single Line Portraits
Christophe Louis Illustrates Minimalist Drawings of Iconic Characters
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Adorable Timber Toys
These Hand-Crafted Wooden Toys by Usuals are Made From a Hazel Tree
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Transforming Cubic Furnishings
The 270Degree Opens Up into a Chair, a Desk and a Table
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Feminine Kids Furniture
The Vondom Agatha Collection by Agatha Ruiz de la Prada is Heartfelt
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Embossed Fruit Perforations
These Tattooed Bananas Require No Ink at All
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Toolbox Desk Lights
Aaron Jarry's Air Tool Lamps Are Contemporary and Manly
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Futuristic Warped Furnishings
Voidan Table Adapts Pre-Industrial Materials for an Avant-Garde Look
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Textured Floral Footwear
The Newest Raf Simons Sneakers Boasts a Bold Flowery Design
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Infantile Monster Sculptures
The Lydia Dekker Horrible Sweet Series is Adorably Grotesque
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Ultra-Modern Bunk Beds
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Reconfigurable Furniture Designs
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Ergonomic Multi-Use Desk Furniture
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Multifunctional Living Room Tables
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Modular Fold-Out Desk Designs
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Splintered Storage Console Tables
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Storage-Centric Minimal Furniture
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Modular Coffee Table Sofas
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Chic Single-Piece Plywood Chairs
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Iconic Furniture Releases
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Hybrid Sit-Stand Furniture Designs
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Modular Rotating Table Designs
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Curvaceous Storage-Focused Nightstands
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Conscious Experimental Furniture Designs
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Scandinavian Modern Furniture Series
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Modern Multifunctional Furniture
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Posh Pet-Friendly Chair Designs
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Versatile Modern Shelves
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Whimsical Stool Designs
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Opulent Material-Focused Furniture
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Multi-Position Side Tables
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Public-Oriented Furniture Exhibits
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Dynamic Swedish-Made Furniture
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Harmonious Helical Coffee Tables
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Tubular Literature Storage Racks
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Denim-Adorned Furniture Lines
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Funky Colorful Storage Units
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Interior Design Concept Guides
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Minimalist Clutter-Free Desk Designs
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Incredibly Vibrant Homeware Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Captures One's Eye Immediately
Spring-Ready Modern Furniture
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Striking Storage-Friendly Poufs
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Curated Home Decor Platforms
Cribsi Offers Warm and Modern Home Decor
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
Expanding Three-in-One Furniture
The 'Expandy' Adapts to Needs in Seconds Without Tools
Retail Furniture Market Expansions
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Storage-Attached Chair Designs
The 'Grid Chair' from SUNRIU Design is Thoughtfully Constructed
Ultra-Minimalist Metallic Coffee Tables
The 'Whisk' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay is Chic and Simple
Sustainable Concise Furniture Series
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Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
Last Ditch Design's Capsule Balances Aesthetics and Functionality
Inaugural Stylish Furniture Collections
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Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
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Hollow Multipurpose Armchairs
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Modular Flatpack Furniture Designs
The 'OPO=O' Multifunctional Furniture Piece Works in Many Ways
Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections
FURN OBJECTS Designs a Cushy Lounge Chair and Pouf Set
Oblong Color-Blocked Furniture
The Meritalia Morphologica Collection Has Two Pieces
Playful Furniture Exhibits
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Sleek Minimal Cohesive Furniture
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Bookshelf-Incorporated Coffee Tables
The Overlap Table by Deniz Atkay Boasts Multiple Purposes
Modern Modular Furniture Designs
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Eco-Friendly Scandinavian Furniture
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Repairable Flat-Pack Sofas
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Human Form-Inspired Furniture Series
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Cozy Versatile Sofa Modules
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Bulky Rounded Furniture Capsules
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Minimalist Monochromatic Desk Designs
The Arqus Desk Prioritizes an Airy Feel
Interlocking Living Room Furniture
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Flexible Modular Nomad Furniture
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60s Vintage-Tinged Decor Collections
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Stylish Storage-Equipped Side Tables
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Minimal Adaptable Furniture Collections
Studio TK Presents the Custom Bevy Collection of Tables
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
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Modular Minimalist Sofa Designs
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Architecture-Inspired Furniture Capsules
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Travel Trunk-Inspired Shelves
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Versatile Outdoor Furniture Series
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Denim-Covered Furniture Capsules
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Versatile Nesting Furniture
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Dynamic Timber Furniture Designs
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Expanding Furniture Collections
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Minimal Seasonal Furniture Designs
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Versatile Utilitarian Furniture
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Charming Time Period-Inspired Furniture
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Pointed Foundation Coffee Tables
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Nordic Versatile Outdoor Furniture
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Minimalist Aluminum Furniture Collections
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70s-Inspired Structural Furniture
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Chunky Office Furniture
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Reeded Cocktail Tables
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Vibrant Furniture Collections
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Tubular Metal Furniture Collections
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Bent Multi-Functional Coffee Tables
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Contemporary Debut Furniture Series
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Traditional Chinese-Inspired Wavy Furniture
Sun at Six Designs the New Dynamic Wave Collection
Modular Beam-Themed Furniture
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Versatile Modular Couches
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Stylishly Functional Yellow Chairs
Yeeun Son's U-Sofa is an Ideal Solution for Working from Home
Organic Abstract Furniture Series
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Shimmering Oceanic Side Tables
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Juxtaposing Material Furniture Series
Junya Igashami Designs a New Furniture Collection
Minimal Rounded Furniture Collections
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Californian-Themed Timeless Furniture
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Personality-Enhancing Side Tables
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Artful Coffee Table Concepts
Liza Chernova Designs the Vertushka Table with a Handle
Expanding Nostalgic Furniture Collections
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Modern-Tinged Traditional Furniture
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Home Mobility Accessible Furniture
Capella Design Creates Furniture that Blend Style and Function
Versatile Modern Furniture Series
Wittmann Presents a New VUELTA Modular Collection
Vibrant Furniture Collection Expansions
The Sight Unseen Collection Continues to Grow
Life-Exploring Colorful Furniture
Arper Presents Five New Collections of Vibrant Furniture
Cocoon-Like Multifunctional Furniture
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Topography-Inspired Furniture Capsules
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Locally Sourced Furniture Collections
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Elevated Masterful Furniture Designs
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Table Design Exhibitions
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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
Nature-Inspired Lounge Furniture Series
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Dynamic Geometric Side Tables
YuoNing Chien Designs the Designated Side Table Capsule
Organically Shaped Furniture Capsules
Kelly Wearstler Deisgns the Echo Collection of Furniture