French furniture designer Patrick Norguet has collaborated with Natuzzi Italia in a multipurpose furniture collection. Dubbed the Poly Collection, this line of furniture responds to the needs of those working from home.
The design team sought to create furniture pieces that are adaptable and respond to the new realities of the pandemic world - remote work in small spaces. Noruguet drew inspiration from Meditteranean functionality - where functional and straightforward furnishings are favored. The collection features a desk/table, a bed, chairs, and modular dividers.
Noruguet designed the modular dividers to help reinterpret the way we think of domestic spaces. The partitions block out sound and create distinct areas for work and leisure. At the same time, the desk/table was designed with small spaces in mind and can double as a dining and working space.
Adaptable Furniture Pieces
Patrick Norguet's New Furniture Line Blurs Work and Home
Trend Themes
1. Multipurpose Furniture - The trend for multipurpose furniture continues to grow as people look for adaptable furniture pieces that can meet multiple needs.
2. Flexible Workspaces - The pandemic has inspired a trend toward flexible workspaces, where furniture pieces are adaptable and can change depending on the activity or need.
3. Modular Design - Modular design in furniture allows for customization and flexibility, creating more adaptable work and home environments.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The furniture industry has an opportunity to create more multipurpose and modular furniture designs that meet the needs of remote workers and those with small living spaces.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can incorporate new adaptable furniture trends to create more flexible and functional workspaces for clients.
3. Home Office - As more people work from home, the home office industry can capitalize on the trend for adaptable and flexible furniture pieces that can easily transition between work and leisure activities.