These October 2020 modern trends range from contemporary flat-pack tables to artful limited edition rugs.
Standouts include Dutch artist and sculptor Parra's latest design project with Case Studyo -- a limited-edition rug titled 'IRONICA,' that is adorned with "a female figure with a subtly abnormal form." The artful rug is made from 100% wool materials and is part of a limited selection that features only 100 pieces.
The 'Plint' flat-pack table by Dutch designer Cecilie Manz is another notable example and was made for furniture retailer Takt. The flat-pack table is not only ideal for small spaces and easy storage but is also easy to assemble without the need for glue, bolts or screws, thanks to a unique leather loop system.
Top 30 Modern Trends in October
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Collapsible WFH Desks
The 'MARCEL' Folding Desk Can be Put Away Between Uses
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Acrylic Handbag Hangers
Luxe Bag Care's Hangers Beautifully Display and Protect Purses and Totes
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Modern Flat-Pack Tables
Cecilie Manz Designs a Chic Coffee Table for Furniture Brand Takt
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Dessert-Shaped Light Sculptures
Josh Sperling Designs the DONUT Lights for Case Studyo
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Minimalist Locally-Made Lounge Chairs
The Lounge Chair from Instrment Applied Design is Chic
25
Modular Multifunctional Outdoor Fireplaces
The Attika 'QU' Offers Heat and a Way to Cook Outside
24
Corrugated Tiny Office Designs
Dutch Invertuals Creates Tiny, Flexible Offices for a Park Operator
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Elegant Limited-Edition Rug Designs
Parra Launches the Handtufted and Handmade Ironica Rug
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Lunar Tranquility Illuminators
The Conceptual 'Moon Light' Desk Lamp Elegantly Supports Rest
21
Nature-Inspired Solid Wooden Stools
HBF & Jonathan Yoshida Rowell's Design Mixes Minimalism & Chic
20
Sustainable Workspace Illuminators
The Conceptual 'TEO' Sustainable Office Lighting is Chic
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Elegant Noise Reduction Towers
The Acustio Silentum Quickly Lowers Noise Pollution in a Room
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Stylishly Customized Bicycle Racks
The Vadolibero NEOS CUSTOM Bike Rack Comes in Several Finishes
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Functional European Balcony Furniture
The DonaFlor Mobília Varanda Project is Stylish and Modern
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Playful Modern Lipstick Packaging
Amorepacific Launched Rarekind—a Youthful and Expressive Brand
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360-Degree Handle Watering Cans
The Umbra Quench Watering Can Has a Stainless Steel Design
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Whimsical Collectable Chairs
READYMADE and Futura Introduce a Chair Made with Bottle Caps
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Sculptural Tech-Inspired Seating
The Conceptual Braun Chair Maintains the Brand's Design Ethos
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Collaborative Robot-Made Artwork
The NO CURVES x PROXIMARS 'ANDY_BOT' Comes in Two Sizes
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Geodesic Retail Lighting Installations
The 'Crystalline' Chandelier Highlights a Natural Formation
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Novel-Inspired Dystopian Narratives
Hardy Wong's Project Presents the Future Post-COVID-19
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Linen-Covered Mid-Century Modern Seating
The Vitsoe 620 Now Comes in Several Fabric Options
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Ornamentally Modern Fireplaces
The Conceptual 'Contact Surface' Fireplace is Mesmerizing
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Bespoke Paper-Made Furniture
Ying Chang's Malleable State Collection Includes Furniture & Homeware
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Aquatic Algorithm-Made Illuminators
The Coral Lighting Collection Copies Coral Growth Patterns
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Modern Design Fountain Pens
The stilform INK Magnetic Fountain Pen Has a Diamond-Like Coating
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Industrial Designer-Inspired Speakers
This Wireless Audio Speaker is Dieter Rams-Like
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Contemporary Facial Spa Designs
Monastery Studio's Aesthetic is Arranged by Jacqueline Sullivan
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Whisky-Branded Slow Art Projects
Glengoyne Whisky Enlists Jonathon Keats for a 50-Year Art Project
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Soothing Concentric Circle Illuminators
The Maskor Table Light Offers Relaxing Illumination
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