# Slanted Sofas The Acne Furniture Line Debuts in Paris By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-01-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-furniture-line References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2010/01/acne_furniture.php) & [acmecorp](http://www.acmecorp.com/app/) The Acne Furniture line is the first time the company has tried its hand in furnishings. The [slanted sleek sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-nouvel-11) are interesting to look at and may have you thinking that you could be intoxicated. Inspired by [iconic 1949 design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1977-sofa), which was created for use in Sweden’s consulate in Berlin, these couches maintain their stylish, elegant look in harmony with [contemporary modern design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fasettis-autumn-2024). Leaning back into your recliner has never been so easy since it’s already leaning back like the Tower of Pisa. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sleek Furniture:** Opportunity for innovative and artistic designers to experiment with new shapes and styles of furniture to create striking designs. - **Modernization of Classic Designs:** Opportunity for companies to update iconic designs to make them more appealing to modern consumers and fit with contemporary interior design aesthetics. - **Functional Aesthetics:** Opportunity for designers to create furniture pieces that not only look stylish, but also serve a practical function in the home or office. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** The advent of new designs and styles in furniture opens up opportunities for new manufacturers and designers to enter the market and appeal to consumers looking for unique pieces. - **Interior Design:** The emergence of sleek, modern furniture designs presents an opportunity for interior designers to experiment with new concepts and create living spaces that are entirely unique. - **Art and Design:** The slanted look and artistic design of the Acne Furniture line demonstrates the potential for furniture to be seen as a work of art, and for artists and designers to collaborate to create unique pieces for collectors and enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bold Flowing Couch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plyn-sofa.md) - [Oblong Color-Blocked Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meritalia-morphologica-collection.md) - [Curved Bed-Inspired Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velar-sofa.md) - [Ribbed-Cushioned Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-design.md) - [Organic Contour Couch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siwa-sofa.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Snowfall-Inspired Sofa Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowhouse-sofa.md) - [Laidback Modular Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natuzzi-bao.md) - [Ultra-Sophisticated Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrasophisticated-sofa-designs.md)