# Toy Block-Inspired Furniture The Bloc Collection by From: C is Inspired by Nostalgic Elements By Amy Duong | Published 2023-06-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloc-collection References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/childhood-geometries-are-elevated-in-the-bloc-collection/) & [redirect.viglink](https://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_168682460878411&key=6ab1d62aaf9dbafae96546ba3ca1b2ac&libId=liwy9vy90100x1tt000ULiclnyhqg&loc=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2Fchildhood-geometries-are-elevated-in-the-bloc-collection%2F&gdprConsent=CPgyVIAPpv0QAADABBENC-CsAP_AAH_AAAAAIBoF5C5URSFD4GJsIJIUIAEXwFAAAGAgDgQBA4AASBCAMAwEkAAAEAAAIAAAAAAAIAIAAAAACAkAAAAAQIAAIQAAAAQAIAAAIAAAAAAAEAAAAAgAAoAAEAAAAAAAAAAAgAAAAAIAQAAAAAAAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQAAAQAAAAIHyIF5C5URSFDYGBsIJIUIAEXQFAAAGAgDgABAwAACBCAMAwAkAAAAAAAIAAAAAAAIAIAAAAAAAkAAAAAQIAAIQAAAAQAIAAAIAAAAAAAEAAAAAgAAoAAEAAAAAAAAAAAgAAAAAIAQAAAAAAAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQAAAQAAA.YAAAAAAAA4AA&gdprApplies=true&v=1&out=https%3A%2F%2Ffromc.co%2FBloc-Collection&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2F&title=Childhood%20Geometries%20Are%20Elevated%20in%20the%20BLOC%20Collection&txt=%3Cstrong%3EBLOC%3C%2Fstrong%3E)  Design studio From: C was recently highlighted during the AAPI exhibition Upon Further Reflection and now it delivers its BLOC [Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-furniture-collection), marking its inaugural furniture capsule. There are five pieces in the new range, all of which are made with inspiration drawn from the look of [children's blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunks-and-blocks). The geometric furniture includes the Cube chair, Tri stool, wedge chair, Ottoman, and Cylinder lounge chair. Founder of From: C, Caroline Chao explains the collection, stating “I wanted to create something both [playful and sculptural](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child) yet familiar and nostalgic. Children’s wooden block sets have shapes that are instantly recognizable, and part of a common experience that many people share. There’s a playful lightheartedness, yet sculptural geometric purity, associated with the shapes that I wanted to celebrate. It brings us back to nostalgia for childhood toys and a lighthearted curiosity as people interact with the pieces.” Image Credit: From: C ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nostalgia-inspired Furniture:** The Bloc Collection by From: C taps into nostalgia by incorporating design elements reminiscent of children's blocks, creating an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the furniture industry. - **Playful Geometric Designs:** The geometric shapes of the Cube chair, Tri stool, wedge chair, Ottoman, and Cylinder lounge chair in the BLOC Collection offer a chance for disruptive innovation in furniture design, combining playfulness with modern aesthetic. - **Sculptural Furniture Capsule:** From: C's BLOC Collection merges playful and sculptural elements, creating a disruptive innovation opportunity for the furniture industry by combining artistic design with functionality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** The BLOC Collection by From: C introduces a fresh approach to furniture design, opening doors for disruptive innovation in the industry by exploring nostalgic elements and playful designs. - **Interior Design:** The Bloc Collection's unique blend of geometric shapes and nostalgic design elements presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the interior design industry, allowing for creative and unique spaces. - **Home Decor:** With its nostalgic and playful furniture designs, the BLOC Collection by From: C offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the home decor industry, providing customers with unique and eye-catching pieces to enhance their living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Geometric Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-co.md) - [Easy-to-Assemble Colorful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interlockables.md) - [Building Block-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-x-room-copenhagen.md) - [Playful Toy-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frunchroom-furniture-collection.md) - [Toy Brick-Inspired Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curving-block.md) - [Tile-Clad Colorful Blocky Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reglow.md) - [Towering Wooden Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tower.md) - [NYC-Inspired Steel Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block.md) - [70s-Inspired Structural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-12.md)