Stockholm-based firm Note Design Studio produces a set of designer poufs that reference the architectural forms of arches. The collection is dubbed ‘Arkad,’ which from Swedish translates to ‘arcade.’ This is a reference to the arrangement of the “positive arches” when they “are placed side by side.” The designer poufs are created for family-run business Zilio A&C. The furniture pieces are modular in construction and “can be used separately or combined to function as a larger [seating arrangement].”
Note Design Studio makes its designer poufs available in blue, mustard yellow, burgundy and charcoal. The seating furniture has a timber base and maintains a fluidly clean aesthetic. Moreover, the designer poufs offer an elegant and architecturally inspired embellishment – an arrangement perfect for “retail, lounge and residential environments.”
Photo Credits: Matevž Paternoster
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Architectural Seating
- The trend of incorporating architectural forms and elements into seating furniture designs.
- Modular Furniture
- The trend of creating furniture that can be used separately or combined to function as a larger arrangement.
- Fluid Aesthetic
- The trend of utilizing clean lines and a cohesive design aesthetic to create visually appealing furniture pieces.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture Design
- Furniture designers and manufacturers have an opportunity to incorporate architectural forms and modular design concepts to create unique, multi-functional pieces.
- Retail
- Retailers can utilize architecturally inspired seating arrangements to enhance the in-store shopping experience and create a visually striking display.
- Hospitality
- Hotels, lounges, and restaurants can utilize modular seating arrangements to create flexible and versatile seating options for guests, along with adding visually appealing design aesthetic to the space.
