# Scrunched Seating The Bufa Chair by MOWO Studio By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bufa-chair References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/03/24/the-bufa-chair-by-mowo-studio/) & [mowo.pl](http://www.mowo.pl/) When I think 'scrunching,' 'ruching,' or even 'gathering,' I think fashion, not furniture--yet the Bufa chair shows me the limitless possibilities of such a technique. Designed by MOWO Studio, The Bufa chair is actually inspired by "[attire and tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidahida)," according to the designers themselves. A simple design that relies on its exceptional details, this is an item I think the fashion police would give a nod of approval, don't you? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fashion-inspired Furniture:** The trend of fashion-inspired furniture presents disruptive innovation opportunities for furniture designers to incorporate unconventional design elements from the fashion industry. - **Scrunched and Ruched Design:** The trend of scrunched and ruched design in furniture provides disruptive innovation opportunities for designers to create unique and visually appealing furniture pieces that mimic fashion techniques. - **Attention to Detail:** The trend of furniture designs that rely on exceptional details offers disruptive innovation opportunities for designers to explore intricate craftsmanship and elevate the aesthetic appeal of furniture. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can leverage the trend of fashion-inspired furniture to create innovative and stylish pieces that cater to consumers looking for unique and fashion-forward home decor. - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can explore collaborations with furniture designers to incorporate fashion elements into furniture designs, creating new product lines and expanding the brand's reach. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can embrace the trend of attention to detail in furniture designs to curate spaces that showcase intricate craftsmanship and create a visually captivating environment for clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wrinkled Plush Collaborative Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squash-chair.md) - [Rippled Modular Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffa-furniture.md) - [Bubbly Boucle Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prostoria-buffa-collection.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Cinnamon Roll-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bun-bun-chair.md) - [Plush Chair Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-puffer-collection.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pouf Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rio-pouffe.md) - [Ribboned Recycled Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffini.md) - [Cozy Contemporary Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-perron-bun.md)