Collapsibility

Compact furniture designed for urban dwellings with restricted floor space

Implications - Maximization of small space living is an art form made attainable by various artists designing for these once niche, now near mainstream, living scenarios. Adjustable furniture that stacks, compresses or collapses makes tailoring household items to a family’s needs much more optimal.

Trend Themes

  1. Maximization of Small Space Living — Companies can capitalize on this movement by marketing products that are compact but pragmatic for consumers in small living environments.
  2. Adjustable Furniture — There is a growing demand for adjustable furniture, which can cater to the ever-changing needs of consumers in small living spaces.
  3. Collapsible and Portable Furniture — The convenience offered by collapsible and portable furniture is becoming increasingly popular among consumers who prioritize flexibility and mobility.

Industry Implications

  1. Furniture — Companies within the furniture industry can explore the potential of adjustable, collapsible and portable furniture to market them to consumers who live in small apartments or houses.
  2. Interior Design — Interior designers can consider incorporating adjustable, collapsible and portable furniture in their designs to maximize the available space in small living areas.
  3. Real Estate — Real estate professionals can take advantage of the trend towards small living spaces by offering properties that are specifically designed for those who are looking for more affordable and practical living options.
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Featured Examples

Furniture For Small Space Living
Furniture For Small Space Living
The Pivot Table
Small space dwellers sometimes space out over not having enough space. Follow? That's why this piece of furniture is particularly intriguing. The Pivot Table takes up a relatively small space, but has… MORE
Adjustable & Collapsible Bed
Adjustable & Collapsible Bed
The Delta Bed
The incredible Delta bed by designer Nicola Bern is currently being shown at Salone Del Mobile 2008. According to the designer, the bed utilizes fiberglass reinforced plastic tubes that can be telescoped… MORE
Table in a Suitcase
Table in a Suitcase
Portable Cardboard Table
Traveling designers and students with limited space know the importance of a handy design table. Cutting on bedroom carpet floors, tiled kitchen surfaces and back-ache inducing low tables is not a particularly… MORE
Collapsible Extension Shelves
Collapsible Extension Shelves
The PLoP!
The PLoP! is a storage shelving solution designed by Joyce Hong that is extremely flexible and ultra portable. With a weight of 1.8kg, you can actually carry it with you onto public transportation if you… MORE
Collapsible Table Boxes
Collapsible Table Boxes
The Rox
David Andrew Bottom conceived the Rox bench in accord with the minimalist movement in furniture design. When not in use, the Rox becomes a fully collapsible storage unit that can safely and securely store… MORE
Convertible Chair Shelves
Convertible Chair Shelves
Power Chair
This is a piece of furniture that can be three different things, a series of chairs for a family of four whose members are of neatly descending height, a nifty shelving unit with built in coat rack or… MORE