# Folded Metal Furniture The .ORI Sto Seat Uses Origami-Inspired Techniques for a Creative Chair By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-09-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/.ori-sto References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/09/15/ori-sto-by-jakub-piotr-kalinowski/) & [jpkalinowski.blogspot](http://jpkalinowski.blogspot.com/) Origami is not only a fantastic activity to pass the time but also an inspiring art that can be used in many genres of design. The .ORI sto, designed by Jakub Piotr Kalinowski, is a beautiful [origami-inspired seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series) that exemplifies the simplicity and beauty of the craft at the same time. The .ORI sto chair is made from metal that is [cut and then folded](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldy). [Multiple chairs can be stacked](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patan-chair) on top of one another to save space or enhance the design through origami layering. The .ORI sto is simple but sleek in just about every way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Origami-inspired Furniture:** Incorporate origami techniques into furniture design to create unique and visually appealing pieces. - **Space-saving Furniture:** Develop furniture that can be easily stacked or folded to optimize space utilization. - **Metal Furniture:** Experiment with metal as a material for furniture to introduce durability and modern aesthetics. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Explore origami-inspired designs in furniture manufacturing to cater to the demand for innovative and artistic pieces. - **Interior Design:** Integrate space-saving furniture solutions to maximize functionality and design in interior spaces. - **Metalworking:** Leverage metal as a material for furniture production to provide sturdy and contemporary options for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collapsible Outdoor Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-outdoor-furniture.md) - [Origami-Inspired Seating Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origamiinspired-design1.md) - [Folded Paper-Inspired Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-stool.md) - [Origami-Inspired Modular Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori.md) - [Origami-Inspired Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-lamp.md) - [Monomaterial Aluminum Folded Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldseat.md) - [Minimal Stackable Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-chair.md) - [Ultra-Minimalist Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notch-folding-chair.md) - [Practical Folding Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patan-chair.md)