# Ultra-Low Couches The Carolin Fieber Kautsch Collection is an Ancestral Throwback By Meghan Young | Published 2009-11-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolin-fieber-kautsch-collection References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2009/11/03/the-kautsch-collection-by-carolin-fieber/) & [bretz.de](http://www.bretz.de/#) If Barney was real (sorry kids) and was looking to upgrade his furniture, I’m sure he would have loved the Carolin Fieber Kautsch Collection. Featuring [plush, plum seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rokko) amongst other white pieces, it would have made him feel right at home. First created in 1895 by Johann Bretz, his great-granddaughter has revived his [cozy couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1977-sofa) with the Carolin Fieber Kautsch Collection. As a fashion designer and stylist, she has updated the look, creating pieces perfect for any [urban setting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-dixon-fat-and-plump). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Plush Seating:** Opportunity to disrupt the furniture industry by creating ultra-soft and comfortable seating options. - **Ancestral Throwback:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the home decor industry by incorporating traditional design elements with modern aesthetics. - **Urban Chic:** Opportunity to disrupt the urban furniture market by designing stylish and functional pieces for urban dwellers. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can explore disruptive innovations in creating ultra-low and comfortable couches. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in home decor by infusing traditional design elements with contemporary styles. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in interior design by focusing on creating furniture that complements urban living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiddie-couch.md) - [Compact Pillowy Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sander-series.md) - [Cozy Contemporary Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-perron-bun.md) - [Vibrant Upholstered Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upholstered-furniture1.md) - [Bubbly Boucle Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prostoria-buffa-collection.md) - [Fluffy Organically-Shaped Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-21-minimo.md) - [Reimagined Monolithic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossil-furniture.md) - [Dollhouse-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-joybird.md)