These September 2016 furniture trends range from functional bench tables to anime-inspired lounge chairs which prove that plush toys are not just for kids. In addition to ThinkGeek's 'Snorlax Bean Bag Chair,' -- a furniture piece that pays tribute to pop culture's recent Pokemon obsession -- other standouts include mystical buddha seats that are illuminated for added effect.
When looking at the month's functional furniture examples, standouts include multipurpose medical desks that offer various uses and storage options along with portable briefcase desks that are ideal for mobile use. For example, Bestmade Company's 'Field' desk can be easily folded out and features hidden writing tool compartments and a felt mat that doubles as the perfect work surface for users.
Top 50 Furniture Trends in September
From Anime-Inspired Lounge Chairs to Functional Bench Tables:
Jana Pijak — Sep 24, 2016 — Art & Design
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Gradient Cabinet Designs
This Wooden Cabinet Has a Textured Look That Makes It Stand Out in a Room
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Table-Shaped Air Conditioners
The 'Air-Tree' Can Reduce Energy Consumption and Costs in the Home
48
Aluminum Foil Furniture
This Design Collection was Created from Leftover Materials and Foil
47
Paper-Thin Stone Lampshades
The 'Rock Collection' Features Lampshades Made from Natural Shale
46
Modular Couch Delivery Companies
'Burrow' Delivers Designer Couches That Assemble in Minutes
45
Rapper-Made Furniture Parodies
IKEA Australia Made an Ad That Imagines a Kanye West Collaboration
44
Aquatic Coral Tables
Alexandre Chapelin Recreates The Sea Coral Using Resin in 'La Table'
43
Mod-Inspired Shop Interiors
These REDvalentino Shop Interiors Embody Modernism and Retro Glamor
42
Technology-Upcycling Projects
This Company Released New Designs for Its Annual Recycling Project
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Playful Compact Furniture
This Collection is Designed to Be Both Tiny and Functional
40
Dual-Tier Standing Desks
The Gaze Desk's Height Can Be Adjusted to Promote Proper Posture
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Compartmentalized Art Desks
Laura Mrkša Created a Modular Table That Keeps Everything in Reach
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Adaptable Table Couches
The Dartmouth Sofa Convertible & Table Features a Hidden Stand Inside It
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Splattered Organic Furniture
Alon Dodo's Modern Oak Dressers Feature an Imperfect Stain Design
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Sculptural Animal Tables
These Tables Replicate the Image of Animals in Water
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Hidden Desk Compartments
This Desk is Inspired by the Fictional Secret Agent James Bond
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Metal Furniture Collections
This Furniture Line Was Inspired by Decor from the 1920s
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Slimly Supple Dining Chairs
The Synnes Chair's Backrest is Only Six Millimeters Thick
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Illusory Wire Shelves
The 'Field' Bracket by Dmitry Kozinenko Uses Cables to Hold Objects
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Steely Outdoor Furniture
Diemmebi's 'Zeroquidici.015' is a Unique Take on Outdoor Furnishings
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Colonially Inspired Chairs
The Stackable Pudica Chair Alludes to Portuguese Architecture
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Cooperative Dining Tables
'Sati Tala' is a Dining Table for Two with a Balancing Tabletop
28
Expedited Furniture Marketplaces
The Dibind Platform Helps Users Quickly Buy & Sell Used Furniture
27
Artist-Inspired String Chairs
This Two-Seater is Based on Leonardo da Vinci Sketches
26
Portable Briefcase Desks
The Best Made Field Desk Offers a Mobile Writing Surface for Offsite Work
25
Sound-Absorbing Armchairs
This Sophisticated Armchair is Perfect for Work and Privacy
24
Recycled Skateboard Tables
The 'DecksTop Timber' Table is Made from Broken Skateboard Decks
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Augmented Reality Decor Apps
The Ikea Catalog App Helps You Visualize Your Home Decor Ideas
22
Anime-Inspired Lounge Chairs
This Giant Pokémon Bean Bag Chair Allows Fans to Rest Comfortably
21
Multi-Purpose Medical Desks
This Desk Was Designed to Simplify the Jobs of Doctors and Nurses
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Asymmetrical Freestanding Wardrobes
This Rack is Perfect for People Who Require Extra Closet Space
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Workplace Nap Pods
The Energy Beds Provide a Place to Catch Up on Sleep With a Programmed Rest
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Statue-Inspired Sofas
Ákos Huber's 'Wing Sofa' Takes Inspiration from the Nike of Samothrace
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Collapsible Stackable Stools
The 'Dong Stool' is Designed to Be Stored Easily
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Colorful Avian Armchairs
The Quetzal is a Wingback Chair in an Atypically Conceptual Sense
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Culturally-Inspired Furniture Collections
These Furniture Pieces are Made with Japanese Influences
14
Mobius Strip Chairs
The 'Up-Chair' Borrows Its Design from the Famous Paradox
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Sartorial Furniture Installations
This Australian Installation Celebrates the Humble White Shirt
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Iceberg-Inspired Home Decor
This Stool and Side Table Hybrid Makes a Statement on Climate Change
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Mattress-Advertising Airport Lounges
This Airport Seating Lounge Provides Ultra-Comfortable Seats
10
Laser-Cut Table Tops
These Tables Offer a Modern Twist on a Traditional Design
9
Illuminated Buddha Chairs
The 'Sereno Armchair' Lets Consumers Relax in Buddha's Lap
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Dichroic Glass Tables
These Abstract Tables by 'kukka' Reflect Color and Light
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Ergonomic Trestle Tables
This Desk by Viccarbe Offers a Large Communal Workspace for Offices
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Morphing Smart Moveables
Philips Smart Furniture Offers an Frame Shape that Can Be Customized
5
Beanbag Chair Backpacks
'Bean About' is a Range of Lightweight Beanbags That Fold into Backpacks
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Functional Table Benches
The 'Afteroom Bench' Provides Both a Sitting Area and Workspace in One
3
Preserving Freshness Fridges
LG InstaView Refrigerator Decreases Escaping Cold Air To Sustain Food
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Tribal Headwear Mirrors
The Marabout-Inspired Tribal Mirror Reflects Headpieces onto Viewers
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Simplified Furniture Ads
'Let's Relax' by IKEA Reminds That Furniture is Meant to Be Functional
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Multipurpose Polycarbonate Furniture
The 'Push Fit Chair' by Liam de la Beyodere is Stylish
Highly Functional Stools
The LOKI Stool is a Modern Take on Medieval Craftsmanship
Cross-Cultural Furniture Designs
Kensaku Oshiro Designs the Baia Collection for DK3
Mid-Century Seating Designs
Magnus Olesen Relaunches Several Archival Designs with a Modern Twist
Contemporary Fall Decor
The Blu Dot Fall 2025 Collection Elevates the Everyday with New Designs
Modular Bedroom Solutions
Endy Debuts Mix-and-Match Furniture Collection with Fast Delivery
Blu Dot Spring Designs
Blu Dot Unveils New Furniture Designs for Spring
Celebrity-Backed Used Furniture Sales
Kaiyo Collaborates with Sonja Morgan from Real Housewives
Anniversary-Honoring Furniture Series
IKEA Presents its STOCKHOLM Collection for 2025
Expansive Lounge Furniture Capsules
Symbol Home Breaches into the Realm of Furniture Design
Modern Furniture Designs
IKEA Revealed a New Collection at Milan Design Week 2025
Bauhaus Era-Inspired Furniture
Knoll Introduces a Slew of New Modern Chair Designs
Sculptural Mixed-Material Artful Furniture
Longchamp & Pierre Renart Launch a Capsule of Furniture
Accessible Urban Furniture Designs
The 'T ‘able' Urban Furniture Concept is Inclusive
Minimalist Office Furniture Launches
The New Collection by Bernhardt Design Features Clean Lines
Sea Life-Inspired Furniture Collections
Giorgetti Maserati Edition Fuses Luxury and Innovation
Practical Folding Chair Designs
Zilio A&C Commmorates Tomoko Azumi's Patan Chair Design
Modern Scandinavian Furniture Collections
Andreas Engesvik Has Been Central to Fogia's Collection
Sophisticated Art Deco-Inspired Furniture
Orior Recently Expanded Its 2025 Furniture Collection
Modular Triangular Sofa Designs
The Moooi Peaks Sofa Was Unveiled at IDS Toronto 2026
Contemporary Design-Forward Seating Lines
Fasetti’s Autumn 2024 Collection is Chic and High-End
Ultra-Minimal Stool Designs
The Sedeo Chair by Humanscale is Ergonomic and Elegantly Minimalist
Board Game Furniture Innovations
Bandpass Design Launches a Board Game Coffee Table, The Firefly
Comfort-Focused Office Furniture
Humanscale Unveils Diffrient Lounge, the Future of Lounge Seating
Slender Flatpack Standing Desks
The orbit Little Bean Standing Desk Fits into Small Spaces
Furry Mycelium Sustainable Chairs
Aifunghi is a Branf Working to Make Mycelium Furniture Enticing
Tech-Infused Living Room Sofas
The Sofology Allure Sofa Range Responds to Consumer Lifestyles
Puzzle-Style Inclusive Furniture
Mara Bragagnolo Designs the Nook Furniture Collection
Streetwear-Branded Decor Ranges
The Crate & Barrel x Converse Furniture Collection Has 80 Pieces
Textile-Topped Table Design
The Tumble Tables Elevate Sustainability Through Sculptural Form
Geometric Upholstered Poufs
The TAITŌ Poufs by +Kouple Present Paired Square and Cylindrical Forms
Dynamic Movement Gaming Chairs
The TGIF T0 Gaming Chair Minimizes Fatigue on the Body
Past Era-Honoring Furniture Capsules
IKEA Rounds Out its NYTILLVERKAD Time Capsule
Unexpected Boundary-Pushing Chairs
Marco Segovia Presents the Atypical Chair Concept
Dynamic Sculptural Tables
The Interactive Transformation Table Boasts Playful Unfolding Design
Flatpack Tool-Free Chairs
Nstel The Chair from Vanik Design is Made from Sustainable White Oak
Cozy Contemporary Seating Solutions
The Knoll Perron Bun Lounge Chair and Ottoman are Nest-Like
Expressively Functional Furniture Designs
Friends & Founders Emphasizes Function & Modern Elegance
Unique Burl-Inspired Furniture
Don Heston Studio Unveils a New Range of Furniture
Adaptive Furniture Systems
Home Spaces Benefit from Expandable Solutions from Expand Furniture
Contemporary Home Fall Furniture
Blu Dot Presents Its Fall 2024 Collection of Furniture
Joint Workspace Seating Collections
Narbutas and MUCNYC Join on the Myami Collection
Sustainable Furniture Launches
Retroloop's Sustainable Furniture Boasts a Nostalgic Aesthetic
Celebrity-Designed Furniture Series
goop and CB2 Join Forces on their Second Collection
Expanded Design-Driven Furniture
Adriana Hoyos WIll Debut 22 Furniture Pieces at a New Showroom
Ultra-Sophisticated Dining Furniture
Sibast Unveils the No.7 Dining Table & the No.59 Dining Chair
Dynamic Modular Office Furniture
The Sunon Furniture 'MixCube' Range Embraces Flexible Workspaces
Sneaker-Honoring Furniture Collections
The Modernica x STASH Range Features Four Items
Vietnam-Inspired Furniture Series
Jean-Marie Massaud Presents the Lodge Collection
Modular Upholstered Bright Furniture
Wigiwama Designs the Flipster Seat with Multiple Functions
Collaborative Streetstyle Furniture
Lovesac x KidSuper Blends Edgy Style and Home Comfort
Street-Food Stall Furniture Designs
Jhanyar Designs the New GaGeeNang Collection
Festive Fall-Centric Furniture Capsules
IKEA Unveils the HÖSTAGILLE Collection for Fall 2024
Reissued Mid-Century Finnish Designs
Fasetti's Reissued the Stunning Rento Chair Silhouette
Fall-Ready Cozy Furniture Collections
Arhaus Launches a Collection Featuring Crypton Fabric
Reimagined Furniture Series
Yves Salomon and Chapo Création Create a Special Exhibition
Comfort-Driven eSports Furniture
The IKEA UTESPELARE Gaming Desk and Chair Maximize Versatility
Flatpack Children’s Desks
Tobifant Desk and Chair Set Predates Modern Flatpack Furniture Systems
Streetwear Collab Stools
Bape and Saint Mxxxxxx Release a Fifth Collection with a Banknote Stool
Transforming Table Chairs
Che-Chia Hsu's Table-Chair Conceals a Fold-Out Seat From Within
Fan-Shaped Stackable Stool Concepts
The StOol Concept is Crafted to Use in Minimal Spaces
Art-Centric Dynamic Gaming Chairs
Herman Millers Presents the Artful Embody Gaming Chairs
Manga-Inspired Gaming Chairs
The Secretlab x One Piece Collection Features Chairs and Accessories
Cloud-Inspired Furniture Designs
Per Buchardt & Nicoline Olsen Design the Cloud Tables
Eco-Friendly Pouf Chair Concepts
Design Studio701 Creates the Rio Pouffe Concept
Workplace Furniture Designs
KFI Studios Partnered with Union Design to Release New Lines
Celebrity-Designed Furniture Collections
CB2 and Goop Partner to Release a Charming Furniture Line
Timeless Home Furnishings
Sixpenny Debuts the Ora Collection and Other Modern Essentials
Dynamic Furniture Designs
The Tom Dixon 'Fat and Plump' Collection Offers Sculptural Flexibility
Mythical Forest-Inspired Furniture
Victoria Yakusha Designs the Sculptural Grun’ Collection
Minimal Modern Desk Designs
The Single Desk by found / Founded has a Compact Form
Hybrid Chair Lamps
Art-Chitecture Furniture System Turns a Chair into a Glowing Floor Lamp
Voluptuous Modern Sofa Designs
Tom Dixon Reimagined Everyday Sofas Adapt to Modern Living
Stylish Ergonomic Office Chairs
The Trea Chair from Humanscale Was Designed by Todd Bracher
Dynamic Futuristic Chairs
Ross Lovegrove Designs the New PolarisGo Chair for Bernhardt Design
Automotive-Inspired Sculptural Furniture
SANAYI313 Launches the Lounge Collection of Furniture
Draped Fabric-Clad Lounge Chairs
Kengo Kuma Designs the HidaHida Chair for Gärsnäs
Organic Furniture Collections
Ensemble Translates Nature into Sculptural Seating in Collaboration
Ultra-Vibrant Furniture Brand Debuts
New Japanese Brand NII Debuts at Salone Del Mobile.milano
Refined Minimal Furniture Capsules
Mjölk and Thom Fougere Unveil Another Collection
Modular Contract Furniture Series
KFI Studios Created the Conversa Modular Lounge Series
Elegant Anime Decor Furnishings
The Pokémon & Pottery Barn Kids Collection is Playful
Bangladeshi-Inspired Playful Furniture
Fico Presented its First-Ever Furniture Capsule in Milan
Sustainable Modern Chair Designs
ZEITRAUM Explored Sustainability Through Material & Craftsmanship
Braided Furniture Collections
The Ariake Braid Collection Brings Together Two Design Traditions
Cosmic-Inspired Playful Furniture
Miniforms Introduces the Nebula Collection with a Soft Structure
Bold Mobile Work Seating
Omniseat Portable Productivity Seat Adapts to the Mobile Workforce
Bright Modular Furniture Systems
Here Now Presents the Tate System of Modular Furniture
Deadstock-Formed Furniture
Karimoku & ASICS Create the Castor Sofa and Polar Lounge Chairs
Space-Saving Furniture Campaigns
Marie Kondo Partners with Transformer Table on a New Campaign
Oversized Lounge Chairs
Big Joe’s 'Fuf XXL Beanbag Chair' Features Shredded Foam Fill
Contract Modular Sofa Seating
Keiji Takeuchi Designs the Mimo Modular Seating for NaughtOne
Tech-Forward Teen Furniture
Rooms To Go Kids' Cloud9 Collection Features Smart, Modular Pieces
Adventurous Versatile Lounge Chairs
The Flipster Seat by Wigiwama has Modular Forms
Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Presents the Crafting Plastic Series
Refreshed Retro Chair Designs
Knoll Shines a Spotlight on the Tugendhat Chair Design
Workshop-Backed Elevated Furniture
Ariake Creates the Intricate Nagare Collection of Furniture
User-Friendly Couch Desks
Nerdytec Debuts a New Iteration of Its Couchmaster Product Line
Visual Sound-Inspired Furniture
Sebastián Ángeles Presents the Frequency 2.0 Furniture Range
Sleep-Inclusive Seating Designs
Sabai Introduces the Sustainable Eclipse Capsule
Cat-Friendly Seat Concepts
Jing-Cyuan Tang Designs Furniture for Pets and Owners Alike
Anniversary-Celebrating Modern Furniture Lines
Fogia Pays Homage to the Ultra-Chic Tiki Series
Compact Pillowy Furniture Designs
OBJEKTE UNSERER TAGE Designs the Sander Series for Fall
Home Office Furniture Collections
Dieffebi Creates a New Modern Capsule for Home Offices
Modular Table Seatings
This Modular Table and Chair Set Adds Sound and Storage to Compact Spaces
Slumber-Centric Sleeper Seating
Sabai Presents the Eclipse Collection of Seating Systems
Student-Created Elevated Furniture
Beckmans College of Design Presents the Workform Series
Multifuntional Modular Tables
The Transformer Table Alters from Dining to a Work Space
Mindful Wooden Chairs
Tanuvi Hegde Creates the Reflect Chair to Encourage Fidgeting and Calm Focus
Character Bead Sofas
Cellutane Psyduck Chair Uses Bead Filling to Form a Seating Unit
Calm-Centric Furniture Collections
Cane-Line’s 2025 News Collection is Thoughtfully Curated
Modernist Furniture Collection
Dagmar Revives Kai Kristiansen’s Entre Line for Modern Interiors
Artful Spikey Furniture Collections
Chet Lo and Rankin Edition Join Forces on a Furniture Capsule
Architectural Library Furniture
The Herzog & De Meuron Reading Nooks for Own Furniture Tokyo
Artisan Furniture Debut
Editions Showcases Handcrafted Furniture and Decor from Pirajean Lees
High-Back Office Seating Collections
Narbutas and Baldanzi & Novelli Create the Sandie Collection
Game-Inspired Gaming Chairs
DXRacer and Square Enix Release a Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Chair
Storage Box-Transformed Furniture
Postalco Design Studio Presents the Chunks and Blocks Exhibition
Zebra Print Sofas
OMHU TEDDY Sofa Introduces Patterned Upholstery on Convertible Seating Design
Anime-Themed Gamer Chairs
The Secretlab TITAN Evo Pokémon Collection is Eye-Catching
Transparent Bean Bag Furniture
Shayan Ramesht Designs a Sustainable Bean Bag Structure
Timeless Furniture Series
Artek Creates the Crafted Through Time Series to Build on Designs
Upholstered Plush Sofa Designs
E-ggs Designs the Nebulone Sofa for Miniforms
Reimagined Monolithic Furniture Designs
Dmitry Kozinenko Creates Fossil Furniture for oito design
Sleek Modern Furniture Designs
POVISON Debuts Its Furniture Collection at NYCxDESIGN
Comtemporary Lounge Collection
The Eclipse Series Makes Indoor Outdoor Lounging Look Stellar
User-Centered Ergonomic Gaming Chairs
Dowinx Debuts Its Range of Ergonomic Gaming Furniture at CES
Interior Designer Furniture Announcements
Babyletto is Partnering with Nate Berkus on a New Range
Limited Maximalist Decor Collections
Montana Furniture and KIMPOP Launch KIMPOP Limited Editions
Dynamic Furniture Series
The Moon Series Reimagines Seating as Expressive, Kinetic Form
Desert Dune-Inspired Furniture
Nando Studio and BUDDE Join Forces on the Multifunctional DUNE
Suspenseful Statement Chairs
The EDGEOFYØR Seat by Disney+ Turns Cinematic Tension into Furniture
Esports Gaming Chair Partners
Fnatic Teams Up With the Blacklyte Brand to Promote its Furniture
Sculptural Furniture Series
Archetypes by Stine Mikkelsen transforms a seat into a collection
Tranquil Reading Seating
Chapters Furniture Collection Rethinks Seating with Reading Forms
Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
This Year's Emerge Exhibition Marks the Third Annual Showcase
Uniquely Structured Chair Designs
The Yay Chair is a Part of Gumbo's Furniture Capsule
Pivotal Year-Honoring Furniture
Donna Maria Feghali Designs the Eshrin Collection of Furniture
Beach-Inspired Desk Trios
The Deskterior Set Features a Sun Lamp, Card Holder & Sandcastle Bank
Discounted Furniture Initiatives
Tribesigns is Celebrating Its 14th Anniversary