If there was one word to define the 2023 furniture trends, that word would definitely be "flexible."
With consumers increasingly working hybrid roles that require their homes to function as both living spaces and offices, there is a growing demand for furniture that can do it all. This is especially true when it comes to desks, like the foldable wooden workstation designed by Whynot Design for Foppapedretti, the height adjustable Herman Miller Passport Table, or the fully modular Tabs desk by Pelin Özbalcı.
This demand for flexible furniture that can fit life's shifting needs is not just about the remote work crowd, but also families that need to make their current space work in new ways – a trend that is especially pronounced among young MIllennial families that can't afford to upgrade to a bigger home. A great example of flexible furniture in this category is the Qbit furniture collection, which is designed with the circular economy in mind, helping consumers adapt their furniture as their needs change.
For even more examples of flexible furniture, check out Trend Hunter's 2024 Trend Report.
- Gen Z
- Gen Alpha
- Millennial (primary audience)
- Gen X (primary audience)
