These outlined designs have a flattened appearance that make them seem like they were pulled from the pages of a comic book and put into real life.
The simple silhouettes are playful and evocative of cartoons drawings with thick black lines around them. But even when these traditionally 2D elements are brought into reality, they do not lose their striking graphic quality, creating an optical illusion that makes these 3D objects seem like they are flat.
Some of these designs even take the concept quite literally, like bicycle-shaped bike racks, wall-mounted lighting in the shape of a desk lamps and simple rocking horse silhouettes that appear to be just made of lines. Although these outlined designs are simple, they are anything but "flat."
21 Dinstinctly Outlined Designs
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Outlined Bake Dish Branding
Falcon Enamelware Packaging Employs the Simplicity of its Plate Design
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2D Wall-Mounted Lamps
The Nepa Lamp by Giles Godwin-Brown is Paper-Thin
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Wire Frame Furniture
Jan Plechac's Icons Collection Takes on Famous Chair Forms
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Gridded Minimalism Furnishings
The Adele C Ron Gilad Collection Embraces Simplistic Design Ideals
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Sketch-Like Outdoor Sculptures
Horizons by Neil Dawson Looks Like a Giant Falling Cloth
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Cursive Contoured Seating
Iris Chair by Emanuele Cecini Relies on Curved Planes to Provide Support
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Contoured Timber Lights
The Mise en Abyme Lamp Formally Celebrates the Iconic Lightbulb
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Transformative Table Designs
Save Space While Staying Chic With the Jason Phillips Treforma
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Optically Deceiving Shops
The Camper Lyon Store Features Architectural Drawings
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Chic Cartoonish Bags
The Head Porter Palette Collection Boasts Colorfully Piped Edges
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Cartoon-Like Sofas
My Couch, My Canvas by Annebet Philips Resembles an Unfinished Drawing
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Bike-Shaped Bike Racks
The MAD Peleton by MAD Arkitekter is Like a Large Art Installation
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Unfinished Household Copper Items
The Home Decor by Maya Selway Will Play Tricks on Your Eyes
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Sketch-Like Lighting
The 2D LED Pendant Lamp Has a Cartoonish Aesthetic
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Cord-Contoured Lights
The Filomena Directional Lamp is Iconically Defined by its Electrical Cable
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Intersecting Modern Furniture
The Phillips Table by Curtis Popp is Subtle and Elegant
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Simply Outlined Stem Holders
These Empty Vases Suggest Form but Incorporate No Enclosures
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Chair-Inspired Rocking Horses
Jeppe Worsoe Andersen's Toy Design Channels the PK-0 Seat
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Iconic Illustrated Illuminators
The Mood Light by AAStudio Glows with Playful Imagery and Color
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Elegantly Outlined Utensils
Silhuett Cutlery by Hanna Dalrot Traces Ornamental Silverware Forms
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Outlined Edible Candlesticks
Nendo Fruit-Shaped Candle Stands Complement the Theme of the Table
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Rock-inspired Furniture
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Timber Coattailed Seating
This Wooden Chair by Pasi Savunen Has Been Clad with a Sense of Occasion
Playfully Quirky Furnishings
The Branca-Lisboa Furniture Collection is All About the Details
Tied Eco Takeaway
Take-Out Packaging by JoAnn Arello Contains All Food, Condiments and Cutlery
Wire-Suspended Furniture
The Infinity Conference Table by Bozhinovski Design is Futuristic
Origami-Inspired Seating
The Star Chair by Michael Samoriz is a Crafty Addition to Any Interior
Funambulist Children's Furniture
Flip for Kids Encourages Dynamic Physical Development
Muddled Wireframe Furnishings
The KST Dining Table Stands on a Base of Abstractly Molded Metal
Artistically Mounted Bicycle Racks
This Bike Rack Statement Bicycle Blends Art and Function
Close-Packed Bicycle Storage
T-Bike by Jung Tak Proposes an Efficient System for Renting Pushbikes
Tetris-Style Seating
The Slot Sofa by Matthew Pauk Pulls Out into an Additional Lounge Setup
Mini Tree Lighting
Bonsai by Moredesign is Inspired by a Traditional Japanese Art Form
Saggy Resin Seating
The Family -ERT Collection Reinterprets the Conventional Forms of Furnishings
Illusory Origami Illuminators
Pop Up Lighting Expresses its Inner Animal Once Switched On
Cute Cardboard Branding
Mama, Papa and Gloria Packaging Embraces a Youthful Theme
Molten Metal Morphitecture
This Tokyo Night Club Merges Sculpture and Architecture
Minimalist Organic Kitchenware
Food Work by Kristine Bjaadal is Part of a Larger Exhibit
Culture-Inspired Seating
The Colima Chairs by Rafael Mayani Make Many References to Mexico
Choppy Lumber Sideboards
Coast Range Cabinet Channels the Natural Fragmentation of Rock Formations
Cupcake-Inspired Seating
The Muffin Collection by Krzysztof Kubasek Comprises Cup-Encased Chairs
Comfortable Camping Couches
The Eastpak Sofa Beautifully Blends a Backpack with a Chesterfield
Bedazzled Designer Chairs
This Home Furniture Line is by Donatella Versace and the Haas Brothers
Frame-Integrated Bike Locks
The 'Lock. Bicycle' Needs No Add-On Security Accessories
Secret Garden Shoe Shops
Studio Ginger Designs Wittner Store in Melbourne
Iconic Culinary Packaging
Cook It Kitchen Gadgets are Rebranded for a New Consumer Base
Solidly Upholstered Seating
The Costume Collection Defies Expectations of Material Composition
Hidden Cat Waste Furniture
The 'Catteux' Litter Box Keeps Your Place Clean
Outlined Light Fixtures
These Skitsch 2D LED Lamps Are Like Cartoons in Your Living Room
Floating Shoe Walls
Organize Your Favorite Kicks in Style with the Shrine Shoe Rack
Winged Counter Tops
Classic Meets Contemporary with the YOUMOU Coffee Table by Karre Design
Adaptable Posture Perches
Multi-Seater Collection Accommodates Customization for Maximum Comfort
Dextrous Reading Lamps
The Glint Light Gets Comfy on its Perch According to Your Preference
Stool-Bench Hybrids
The Hockerbank by Johanna Dehio is a Multi-Purpose Furniture Piece
Cylindrical Cushioned Couches
The Benkt Bench and Blanket by Gunzler.Polmar is Minimalist Modern
Writing Table Rocking Horses
Patataj by Zuzanna Malinowska is a Playful Productivity Station
Stone Age-Inspired Furniture
The Rock and Roll Table by Team 7 is an Antiquated Accessory
Pinched Pitcher Vases
The Tyvek Vase is a Lovely Sculptural Item Intended as a Temporary Wrapper
Spherical Textile Lamps
The Planet Suspension Lighting is Inspired by Astronaut Cloth
Mind-Bending Everyday Sculptures
Alex Chinneck Challenges the Perspective of Common Objects
Slanted Bicycle Storage
The 45Bici Bike Rack Conserves Space on Crowded City Sidewalks
Steel-Frame Rockers
J.Key Schneyorson's Hesus Rocking Horse is Both Old World and Modern
Detachable Droplet Lamps (UPDATE)
The DOOlight Drop Light Makes Illumination Mobile
Posh Pet Couches
The Modern Pet Bed is a Stylish Way to Pamper Your Pooch or Cat
Infusion-Administering Implements
The Fusioon Spoon is the Optimal Tea-Drinking Utensil
Film Pun Pictorials
Monsieur Cabinet Draws Doodles Based on Misheard Movie Titles
Ladle-Like Seating
The Spoon Chair by Philipp Aduatz Scoops its Sitter Like Soup from a Bowl
Alienesque Armchairs
The Aqua Lounge Chair Embodies an Extraterrestrial Form
Internally Lit Cutout Consoles
The 'Ice by Europeo' Cube Coffee Tables Features Chic Block Shapes
Aquatic-Inspired Installations
Aqua by Zaha Hadid Pays Tribute to the Olympic Aquatic Center
Shoe-Branded Store Fronts
The Camper Osaka Shop by Nendo Features Floating Footwear
Light Fixture Furnishings
The Linear LED Chair Affords the Avid Reader All Necessary Equipment
Mysterious Monolithic Illuminators
Idol Lamp Emits a Sharp Line of Light for Enigmatic Atmosphere
Retractable Table Lamps
Switch-It by Christina Sicoli Turns from Furniture to Fixture
Lovely Crooked Canisters
La Mamba Dalton Containers Bring a Twist to Your Culinary Decor
Vividly Landscaped Branding
Teatul Packaging Uses Earth-Minded Pigment to Paint the Earth
Stacked Shoe Lamps
The Sure Footed Base From Anthropologie is Crafty and Chic
Illuminating Floral Fixtures
The Dandelion Lamp by Refik Burak Atatür is Stunning
Lunar Rainbow Cushions
The Light Up Moonlight Pillow is a Nightlight-Teddybear Hybrid
Folding Flower Loungers
The Free Girevole Sofa Blossoms as a Daybed and Retracts as a Recliner
Winsome Waning Illuminators
Night Light by Anil Ercan Simulates the Glowing Phases of the Moon
Stadium-Like Lighting
The Projector LED Table Lamp Spotlights Your Task at Hand
Sea Creature Bike Racks
Parking Squid by Susan Robb is Artistic and Functional
Paradoxical Pixelated Lamps
La Stanza dello Scirocco Light Throws Darkness About the Room
Shelving Bike Racks
Thibaut Malet's BH #2 is a Convenient Bike Storing Solution
Handy Cycle Stands
The Tactil Bicycle Rack Gives a Friendly Wave to Local Cyclists
Exotic Animal Rockers
The Rocking Zebra by Newmakers Exposes Kids to the World
Deformed Portable Fixtures
PB Lamp by Dario Cavaliere Brings a Malleable Mobility to Illumination
Leafy Matrix Merchandizing
Earthwise Packaging Creates a Prominent Pattern on the Shop Shelf
Modernist Metal Rocking Horses
The Blooey Hobbel Takes Inspiration from Industrial Rationality
Magnify Glass-Like Lighting
BOB by Shpelyk Roman is a Simple Adjustable Table Lamp
Breath-Inciting Illuminators
The Wind Up Light Begins to Glow Once You've Given it a Blow
Spindly Fusion Furnishings
The Muller and van Severen Series References Modernism Eccentrically
Wireframe Lighting Fixtures
This C12 Collective Reading Lamp is Afforded Steady Footing by Books
Crib-Like Couches
The Elevate Seating by Marc Venot Looks Like Its Made for a Big Baby
Dynamic Cloth-Draped Statues
The Vesalius Sculpture Features a Man Being Overwhelmed by a Canvas
Playful Minimalism Furnishings
These This That Other Chairs by Stefan Diez Offer Versatility
Brick Locomotive Sculptures
Train by David Mach is a Life-Size Replica of the 1938 Mallard
Pared-Down Everyday Sculptures
Valentin Ruhry's Faslche Universalismen Explores Accepted Truths
Device Charger Lights
The Hodge Podge USB Lamp by Arik Levy is Multifunctional
Lightweight Paper Luggage
The Offwhite Papier Travel Bag by Saskia Diez is Made for Durability
Pierced Pin Branding
Jobeur Nail Packaging Demonstrates Creative Handiwork
Sidesplitting Candle Cups
Match Tealight Holders Ensure You Avoid Burnt Fingertips
Abstract Ebony Illuminators
Black Light by Diana Dumitrescu Challenges Fixtures' Expected Features
Serpentine Coiling Lights
The S7 Lamp Takes a Snake-Like Shape to Fit in Amidst Your Furnishings
Divine Dessication Vases
Fadeless Vases Arrange Flowers for Preservation and Presentation
Configurable Public Perches
The Modul Bench System Can Combine Three Convenient Facilities
Glass Supported Furnishings
The Rauma Furniture Collection by Max Ptk Appears Unbalanced
Hooded Stem Holders
Heirloom Vases Frame Your Flowers to Bring More Dimension to Your Bouquets
Compact Crisscrossed Furnishings
The Sunpan Madero Oak Dining Table is Great for Small Spaces
Elegant Tripartite Illuminators
Lamp 3 is a Harmonious Trio of Components That Emits Lovely Light
Dripping Wax Candlesticks
The Elas Candle Holder Changes Form to Fit Different Taper Widths
Upcycled Graffiti Arrangements
Hillary Coe 'Spray Bouquet' Series is Eco-Friendly
Googly-Eyed Culinary Gadgets
DesignNobis Snail Collection Cooks Up More Amusement in the Kitchen
Iconic Cutout Lampshades
The Lampa Dino's Light is Restricted by a Punctured Metal Plate
Plastic Bottle Aplifiers
The Green's Voice Speaker Reuses Refuse Material for an Eco Audio Device
Mod Attic Illuminators
Captain Hook Lamp is a Chic Rendition of an Unsophisticated Light Fixture
Timber Pot Taper Holders
Another Ceramic Candlestick Marries Modernity and Tradition Beautifully
Stylish Feminine Camera Bags
POMPIDOO’s Female Equipment Bags are Stylish Work Accesories
Folded Steel Lamp Stands
The Sunday Wall Light Provides a Small Storage Surface and a Soft Glow
Headless Man Statues
The Erwin Wurm 'Big Kastenmann' is an Aluminum Body
Pulled Pendant Lamps
Stretch by Alain Monnens is a Fixture Drawn to All Structural Surfaces
Modernized Rocking Horses
The Magis Rocky is Modeled After Medieval Jousting Equipment
Extraterrestrial Canine Rockers
Alien Puppy Chair Brings an Odd Modern Twist to the Rocking Horse
Lumber-Caged Illuminators
The Zwol Pendant Lamp is Protected by a Warm Wooden Enclosure
Incandescent-Imitating Illuminators
The Bulb Fiction Lamp Celebrates Simplicity and Symbolism
Circular Spotlight Lamps
M Lamp by David Irwin is a Contemporary Take on an Antique Illuminator
Self-Stitched Light Fixtures
The Koolah Lamps Combine Careful Crafting and DIY Assembly
Braided Bulb Fixtures
The Triple Shot Hanging Lamp Entwines Industrial and Handmade Design
Divine Disrobed Lamps
Lampshadesofgrey Celebrates the Hidden But Integral Part of Antique Lights
Impossibly Balanced Stem Holders
These Super Slender Magnetic Vases Defy Gravitational Expecations
Typographic Bike Racks
David Byrne Creates Letter-Shaped Bicycle Storage in New York
Lovely Leather-Bound Bottles
Wrap Glassware Serves Up a Gorgeous Blend of Old and New Design
Concealed Compact Sofas
The Reflex Travel Couch is the Perfect Father's Day Gift
Retro Table Protectors
Floppy Disk Coasters by Vectorcloud are a Geeky Way to Hold a Drink
Iconic Illustrated Illuminators
The Mood Light by AAStudio Glows with Playful Imagery and Color
Playful Splaying Stem Holders
Vase Y Offers a Binary Alternative to Bouquet Arrangement
Omnivorous Kitchen Cutlery
This Eating Implement Takes the Shape of Various Animals' Teeth
Timber Taper Holders
The ONOFF Candleholder Melts Modern and Antique Elements into One
Vegetable Faces
'The Four Seasons' Brings the Jolly Green Giant to Life
Chic Skeletal Clutches
This 'Knucks Bag' Showcases a Ribcage and Four Skull Figures on the Handle
Reservoir Stem Holders
These Industry Porcelain Vases Celebrate the Beauty of Manmade Structures
Wax-Welcoming Candlesticks
The Nimble Candleholder Collects Cascading Paraffin for an Easy Cleanup
Vivid Rhizome Vases
Roots Vases by Giorgio Bonaguro Celebrate Plants' Vital Features
Fruit Bowl Integrated Furnishings
The Amidov Cherry Wood Table Provides Open Storage for Edibles
Glam Gramophone Lights
The Flow Lamp Emerges Elegantly Like a Flattened Trumpet Bell
Adjustable Industrial Lights
The Tube Lamp Uses Concrete, Magnets and Metal to Enable Modification
Contemporary Liquified Candelabras
The Dutch deLIGHT Candlestick Mimics the Melting of Wax
Flexible Tripod Fixtures
The Axis Light Can be Adjusted by Swiveling its Supportive Sticks
Flame Holder Smartphone Stands
The Wood Shop Candlestick Dock Turns Your Cell into a Centerpiece
Dining Centerpiece Plungers
Couvercle by Allt Challenges the Boundaries of Objects in the Home
Heavy-Duty Candle Holders
Weight Here Candlesticks Crush the Image of the Delicate Candelabrum
Lovely Lumber Office Accessories
Another Desktop Series Comprises a Collection of Charming Items
Meat Hook Candlesticks
The ‘Spike’ Minimalist Candle Holder Features a Circle Plate an
Snowy Apex Illuminators
The Mountain Lamp Brightens a Room Like the Surface of Fresh Powder
Illusory Loopy Candelabras
The Equilibrio Candlestick Balances Impossibly on its Curled Form
Twee 2D Stem Holders
These Vanity Vases are Aesthetically Pleasing but Physically Insufficient