# Metal Shell Sideboards C1 Credenza by Marcus Friesl Boasts a Floating Shelf By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c1-credenza References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2013/05/07/c1-credenza-by-marcus-friesl/) & [mf-grp](http://mf-grp.com/portfolio/credenza1/) Although the C1 Credenza drawer unit has a sleek, modern silhouette, the prominent use of [grainy wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hayashi-cabinet) and the thin layer of metal gives it a classic, industrial aesthetic. Appealing to at least two different personal tastes, the C1 Credenza sideboard has a lot of character. This is mainly due to how the [sheet of metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sfso-1) is used. Instead of simply covering the top and side exteriors, it separates the [top drawers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multidrawer) from the bottom. The C1 Credenza achieves this by folding inwards to create a shelf-like support between the two. The C1 Credenza was designed by Marcus Friesl of mf design group. Built in Canada, it may have been enhanced with innovative technology, but it is still full of warmth. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Metal Shell Furniture:** Exploring the use of metal shells in furniture design to create a sleek and industrial aesthetic. - **Floating Shelf Innovation:** Incorporating folding metal shelves to create unique storage solutions with a modern twist. - **Classic-industrial Fusion:** Blending classic and industrial styles in furniture design through the use of grainy wood and thin layers of metal. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to incorporate metal shell designs in their product lines. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to offer innovative storage solutions with floating metal shelves. - **Sustainable Materials:** Potential for using sustainable materials like grainy wood and thin layers of metal in various industries for eco-friendly designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curvaceous Storage-Packed Sideboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embrace-sideboard.md) - [Offset Shelf Sideboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-slice-sideboard-concept.md) - [Curved Base Plywood Sideboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-embrace-sideboard.md) - [Redefined Modern Sideboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacito-sideboard.md) - [Textured Oak Sideboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-james.md) - [Nature-Inspired Mesmerizing Sideboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genipadu-sideboard.md) - [Twisting CGI-Designed Sideboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookscrew-sideboard.md) - [Luxe Grooved Versatile Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cesar.md) - [Stealthy Home Furnishing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credo-collection.md)