# Minimalist Expandable Seats The 63 Degrees Folding Bench Collapses for Easy Storage By Meghan Young | Published 2012-08-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/63-degrees-folding-bench References: [inqmind.co](http://www.inqmind.co/2012/08/63-degrees-folding-bench/) & [stilsucht.de](http://www.stilsucht.de/08/2012/63-grad/) Perfect for [small spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acordion-modular-sofa), the 63 Degrees folding bench is a minimalist seat that expands and folds up for optimal usage. Unlike other folding chairs, the design of this one goes beyond the expected. Not only does it collapse into a basic wooden plank for easy storage, it looks like it offers [two different sizes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-a-little-bit-further) when opened up. The sides continue to expand out if more seating is required. The 63 Degrees folding bench was designed by Angelina Barks, Bluemel Finn and Severin Arnold for a project at Kiel University of Applied Sciences. Made out of plywood that have been joined with black straps, the folding bench is clean and simple with a touch of ruggedness for added character. It would be perfect for any home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 40% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create minimalist furniture designs that prioritize functionality and easy storage in compact living spaces. - **Expandable Seating:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop seating solutions that can expand or collapse to accommodate different seating requirements, catering to small spaces. - **Multi-functional Seats:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design seating options that offer multiple configurations or sizes to optimize usage and adaptability. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new manufacturing techniques and materials to produce minimalist, space-saving furniture designs. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate collapsible or expandable seating solutions in interior design plans to maximize space utilization and functionality in small living areas. - **Home Improvement Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer innovative expandable seating options in the home improvement retail sector to cater to the growing demand for space-efficient furniture in small homes and apartments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Storage-Friendly Origami Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kerf.md) - [Multifunctional Park Picnic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-picnic-furniture.md) - [Monomaterial Aluminum Folded Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldseat.md) - [Industrial Flatpack Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekron-folding-chair.md) - [Expanding Three-in-One Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expandy.md) - [Modular Fold-Out Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-wooden-workstation.md) - [Recycled Scissor-Like Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauld-chair.md) - [Adaptive Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture.md) - [Minimalist Meditative Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pause-bench.md)