# Sculptural Bean-Filled Furniture NEA Studio's Supportive Beanie Sofa is Filled with Lentil Beans By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-06-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-filled-furniture References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/nea-studio-designed-the-beanie-sofa-out-of-lentils/) & [neastudio](https://www.neastudio.com/beanie-sofa) Bean-filled furniture has a style that's associated with comfort and relaxation but it often lacks a level of sophistication. The Beanie Sofa by NEA Studio sets itself apart as a stylish home furniture piece that's filled with lentil beans and organic latex, as well as a wooden structure for additional support. The LEED-certified sofa distinguishes itself as a design that's not made from foam, down, feathers or springs, as so many other sofas are. Thanks to the unique properties of the product, the design is made up of oversized cushions that are propped up on smaller, bean-filled rounds. This sophisticated take on the classic bean chair offers a fully supported solution for the whole body, especially when it comes to fully reclining. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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's Driving This Trend - **Bean-filled Furniture:** The trend of bean-filled furniture is moving towards more stylish and sophisticated designs using unique materials. - **Alternative Sofa Materials:** The trend of using non-traditional materials for sofas, such as lentil beans and organic latex, is increasing. - **Sustainable Sofas:** The trend of eco-friendly and sustainable furniture design extends to sofas, with the use of LEED-certified materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** The furniture industry has the opportunity to innovate by exploring alternative materials for sofas and chairs. - **Sustainable Living:** The sustainable living industry can take advantage of the trend towards eco-friendly furniture by promoting bean-filled and LEED-certified designs. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can showcase the unique and stylish designs of bean-filled sofas as a statement piece in a room. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Structural Beanbag Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brace-lounge.md) - [Bohemian Bean Bag Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-x-clare-camarillo-bean-bag.md) - [Transparent Bean Bag Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-bean-bag.md) - [Playful Sustainable Lounge Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-collection-1.md) - [Laidback Modular Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natuzzi-bao.md) - [Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pod-collection.md) - [Multi-Position Beanbag Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolve-chair.md) - [Organically Shaped Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repose-sofa.md) - [High-Back Embracing Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozmo-hug.md)