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# Magic Carpet Coffee Tables
Allawan Flying Furniture Uses Smoke and Mirrors to Achieve Flight

By Michael Hines | Published 2011-07-25 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allawan-flying-furniture
References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/ALLAWAN-flying-furniture/1084695)

I have never wanted to own a single piece of [floating furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiotechnica-hotaru) until I came across Allawan Flying Furniture. This multifunctional piece of furniture is designed to look as if it is floating in midair.

Of course this magic carpet-inspired piece isn't *actually* floating, but the design is ingenious nonetheless. Design duo Kamil Laszuk and Justyna Szymczak used a set of mirrors mounted onto plywood to give the appearance of levitation. The magic carpet pictured here can be used in a variety of ways, including as an ottoman, [couch coffee table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen-collection-1) or bench. I really like what these two designers have done here and would like to see them expand on it. Imagine a whole room filled with "floating" couches, tables and chairs like the Allawan Flying Furniture.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.2/10
- Popularity: 82% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Multifunctional Furniture:** Explore the potential for designing furniture that serves multiple purposes to maximize functionality and space-saving.
- **Illusionary Design:** Embrace the concept of using optical illusions in design to create visually striking and captivating products.
- **Levitation Aesthetics:** Investigate the use of levitation-inspired design elements to create a sense of wonder and intrigue in furniture and decor.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Furniture Design:** Opportunity to innovate and create furniture that goes beyond traditional forms and incorporates illusionary aspects for a unique user experience.
- **Interior Design:** Possibility to incorporate illusionary design principles to transform interior spaces and create visually engaging environments.
- **Home Decor:** Potential to introduce levitation-inspired home decor products that add a touch of magic and whimsy to living spaces.

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