# Cork-Made Sofas The Corques Sofa by Lucie Koldova is Made from Distinct Materials By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-04-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corques-sofa References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/04/16/corques-sofa-by-lucie-koldova-for-peruse/) & [luciekoldova](http://www.luciekoldova.com/) The Corques Sofa by Lucie Koldova is made using [cork materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidou) as well as regular fabric for the seating section. The shell, however, uses this distinct cork to give the piece of furniture a bit of an edge. Rather than just being used to seal off wine bottles, many designers are thinking of other ways this material can be employed. Lucie Koldova has definitely pushed the boundaries with the Corques Sofa, as I don't think a whole lot of people would have pegged cork as a [great material for furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-tk). She also does a great job with using a [bright bold red color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t4-sofa) to contrast the more dull hues of the cork, which makes this sofa the perfect statement piece in the middle of a living room. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cork Furniture:** Opportunity for designers to explore the use of cork in creating unique and sustainable furniture pieces. - **Distinct Materials:** Emerging trend of incorporating unconventional materials such as cork to create eye-catching and innovative designs. - **Statement Furniture:** Growing demand for bold and unique furniture pieces that serve as a focal point in interior design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Potential for furniture manufacturers to incorporate cork materials into their product offerings to cater to eco-conscious consumers. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to embrace the use of distinct materials like cork in creating visually striking spaces. - **Sustainable Design:** Growing industry focused on creating eco-friendly and sustainable furniture using unconventional materials such as cork. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stackable Cork-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-cork-seating.md) - [Sustainable Chrome Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-collection.md) - [Versatile Cork-Producing Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-as-a-material.md) - [Sustainable Cork Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-for-the-trees.md) - [Cork Bathroom Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathroom-seating.md) - [Built-In Storage Cozy Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cask-sofa.md) - [Cork-Made Occasional Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-tk.md) - [Wooden Cork Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cross-collection.md) - [Grainy Cork Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clover-collection-2.md)