# Tailored Suit-Inspired Furniture The Afrika Sofa Collection by Jorge Pensi is Modern and Masculine By Meghan Young | Published 2013-08-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afrika-sofa-collection References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/afrika-a-seating-collection-inspired-by-a-tailored-suit) & [mondocollection](http://www.mondocollection.com/afrika-sofa-collection/) The Afrika Sofa Collection may bring to mind the look of a well-tailored suit. That is because it was inspired by the classic outfit. From the pinstripes to the neutral gray fabrics and clean lines, it is hard not to make such a comparison unbidden. A simple furniture line, it is nevertheless perfect for the [sophisticated and contemporary home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-furniture-collection). Designed by Jorge Pensi, the Afrika Sofa Collection was created for Carmenes. Available as a sofa, an armchair, and a swivel chair, the [minimalist forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-pipe) are given a playful touch by way of colorful legs. Although the Afrika Sofa Collection would be perfect for a bachelor pad considering the obvious masculine qualities, the simplicity of the designs make it suitable for just about any setting, especially once personalized with different decor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Tailored Suit-inspired Furniture:** Designing furniture that takes inspiration from tailored suits, creating a modern and masculine aesthetic. - **Minimalist Furniture Designs:** Developing furniture lines with clean lines and simplicity for a sophisticated and contemporary look. - **Playful Touch in Furniture Design:** Incorporating colorful legs and playful elements into minimalist furniture designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Developing new furniture designs and concepts that cater to modern and masculine aesthetics. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Incorporating tailored suit-inspired designs into furniture production, highlighting minimalism and clean lines. - **Home Decor:** Providing personalized decor options for furniture collections, creating versatile settings for any interior design style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor-Ready Structural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-collection-1.md) - [Parka Jacket-Inspired Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parka-sofa.md) - [Flexible Landscape-Like Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airberg-sofa-collection.md) - [Ultra-Sophisticated Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrasophisticated-sofa-designs.md) - [Collaborative Home Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culture-and-craft.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Ultra-Cozy Contemporary Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-furniture-collection1.md) - [Curvy Segmented Outdoor Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segmented-outdoor-sofa.md) - [Voluptuous Texture Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bretz-balaao.md)