# Asymmetrically Bold Couches The Apollo Sofa by Tatiana Bortkevic is Inspired by Architecture By Meghan Young | Published 2012-10-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apollo-sofa References: [plusmood](http://plusmood.com/2012/10/apollo-sofa-tatiana-bortkevic/) & [archidea-design](http://archidea-design.com/) The [Apollo Sofa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apollo-palm) is deceptively simple. It shuns traditional couch dimensions for a design that is subtly asymmetrical. Almost like a daybed, one side of the Apollo Sofa slopes higher than the other side. Unlike a daybed, however, the seat follows suit for an elevated position that would encourage lifted torsos or feet. Designed by Tatiana Bortkevic of Archidea Design, a studio based in Paris, France, the Apollo Sofa is inspired by modern architectural forms. Comprised of [sleek, minimalist lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t4-sofa), the Apollo Sofa hree different colors: red, black and white. Perfect for the contemporary home, it adds a rich and bold element to existing decor thanks to its [velvet upholstery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebulone-sofa) and stable chrome frame. It has a slight feminine appeal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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's Driving This Trend - **Asymmetric Furniture:** The rise of subtle yet strikingly asymmetrical furniture designs creates opportunities for companies to differentiate themselves in the furniture industry and appeal to design-conscious consumers. - **Architectural Inspiration:** Incorporating architectural forms and styles into furniture design can lead to unique and eye-catching products that offer a new take on familiar objects. - **Velvet Upholstery:** The increased popularity of velvet as a upholstery material for furniture creates opportunities for companies to offer luxurious and sophisticated products to consumers who seek a sense of elegance in their living spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design and Manufacture:** The furniture industry can embrace the trend of asymmetrically bold couches to offer unique and innovative products that meet the changing needs and preferences of consumers. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can utilize the trend of asymmetric furniture to create bold and visually compelling interiors that break away from traditional design styles. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can benefit from incorporating the trend of velvet upholstery into products, such as pillows or curtains, that offer a touch of luxury and sophistication to living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Lounge Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biboni-sofa.md) - [Voluptuous Texture Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bretz-balaao.md) - [Laidback Modular Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natuzzi-bao.md) - [Decadent Lounge Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poet-sofa.md) - [Sculptural Minimalism Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noom-hello-sofa.md) - [Plush Sculptural Lounge Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rokko.md) - [Flexible Landscape-Like Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airberg-sofa-collection.md) - [Frameless Cozy Modular Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapis-sofa.md) - [Curvaceous Modular Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blocks-modular-sofa.md)