# Functional Blacked-Out Home Furnishings The Artifox Black Oak Collection is Darkly Demure By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-09-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifox-black-oak-collection References: [coolmaterial](https://coolmaterial.com/home/artifox-new-collection-black-furniture-table-desk-bench/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=artifox-new-collection-black-furniture-table-desk-bench) & [theartifox](https://theartifox.com/collections/artifacts-by-color?ktk=UEdKc0cwLTNmYzcyNmRhMzgy&tap_a=38235-3eb1a5&tap_s=135428-961f3a#color_black) The [Artifox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifox-table-light) Black Oak Collection is a new finish option for some of the brand's most recognizable pieces and some new additions to provide style-conscious consumers with a functional way to enhance their home decor. The brand's Table and Bench have been given the blacked-out finish along with a bike rack and more that will fit in well with [minimalist interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mjlk) where fashion and function are of the essence. The pieces are capable of being used in dedicated spaces, while also showing merit as solutions for placement in open-concept spaces where added functionality is required. The Artifox Black Oak Collection is priced starting at $2,000 and helps to provide consumers with access to a number of [stylish furniture pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nycxdesign) that will also accommodate the needs of everyday life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Functional Blacked-out Home Furnishings:** The trend for stylish, minimalist furniture that still adds functionality to homes. - **Open-concept Space Solutions:** The trend for furniture that offers multifunctionality, ideal for open-plan living spaces. - **Dark Wood Furniture:** The trend for blacked-out, dark wood finishes on key furniture pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** There is potential for innovation in creating dual-purpose furniture items that integrate minimalist design with versatility. - **Home Decor & Interior Design:** Home product designers can innovate by incorporating sleek, multi-functional furniture pieces to work within open-concept living spaces. - **E-commerce:** Innovative e-commerce platforms could offer a variety of functional, design-forward furniture pieces only available online. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Black Furniture Varnishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-teak.md) - [Ultra-Sophisticated Modern Furniture Finishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-oiled-walnut.md) - [Modern Oak Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-storage.md) - [Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aesthetics-and-functionality.md) - [Minimal Collaborative Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ash-furniture.md) - [Wood-Centric Simple Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collective-collection.md) - [Elegantly Crafted Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyhole-collection.md) - [Contrasting Artful Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluro-furniture.md) - [Contemporary Home Fall Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blu-dot-4.md)