# Slanted Furniture Collections XYZ Integrated Architecture's '60 Series' Line Plays With Perception By Jana Pijak | Published 2017-11-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/60-series References: [trendvisions.lancia.it](http://trendvisions.lancia.it/en/article/60-series-balancing-form-and-function) & [xyz.ge](http://xyz.com.ge/) [XYZ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerothickness-chair) Integrated Architecture's '60 series' is a furniture collection that plays with a viewer's perception. The range consists of [tables and chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tong-side-table) that are linear, yet slanted in their look and feel, and creates an [optical illusion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series) with cleverly placed structural elements. Based in Georgia, XYZ Integrated Architecture aims to defy gravity with its unique pieces, which mimic a feeling of falling when used. Despite of its whimsical aesthetic, this furniture is surprisingly supportive and is fully functional, adding a sense of fun to workspaces or homes. This furniture's aesthetic is brought to life with elements that are inclined at a 60° angle. The furniture's angled pieces are paired with flat table and chair surfaces, ensuring balance and function overall. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Perception-defying Furniture:** There is a growing trend for furniture designs that challenge the viewer's perception, offering innovative and visually captivating pieces for homes and workspaces. - **Optical Illusion Design:** The use of cleverly placed structural elements in furniture design to create optical illusions is a trend that continues to captivate consumers, offering a unique and immersive experience. - **Whimsical Functionality:** Furniture collections that combine whimsical aesthetics with fully functional and supportive designs are gaining popularity, adding a sense of fun and playfulness to various environments. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can explore the potential for creating perception-defying pieces, incorporating optical illusions and combining whimsical aesthetics with functionality to meet consumer demands. - **Interior Design:** In the field of interior design, there is an opportunity to incorporate perception-defying furniture to create visually captivating and immersive spaces, enhancing the overall experience for occupants. - **Workspace Solutions:** Workspace solution providers can incorporate perception-defying furniture designs to create engaging and inspiring work environments that stimulate creativity and productivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wire-Accented Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/line-series-furniture.md) - [Dynamic Moving-Illusion Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-furniture.md) - [Chic Norm-Challenging Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiggle-collection.md) - [Dynamic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-series.md) - [Simplistic Line-Formed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-furniture.md) - [Glass Surfaced Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-collection.md) - [Geometric Cutout Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designated-table.md) - [Illusion Organic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siembra-capsule.md) - [Transformative Furniture Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-collection-2.md)