# Curvy Cement Couches 'Dune' by Rainer Mutsch is a Rock Solid Couch Collection By Michael Hines | Published 2010-10-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-by-rainer-mutsch References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/10/27/dune-by-rainer-mutsch/) & [rainermutsch.net](http://www.rainermutsch.net/) Concrete furniture gets a fresh new look in 'Dune' by Rainer Mutsch. 'Dune' is a series of [outdoor chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arena-collection) designed using sheets of fiber cement. Most cement furniture falls into two categories: benches and novelty creations. 'Dune' by Rainer Mutsch is actually a [solid piece of cement furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossil-furniture) that wouldn't embarrass you if it was in your backyard or patio. The pieces of 'Dune' can be used as standalone couches or combined to create a rock hard sectional. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Concrete Furniture:** Exploring innovative designs and uses for furniture made of concrete. - **Outdoor Furniture:** Creating durable and stylish furniture specifically designed for outdoor use. - **Sectional Couches:** Innovating modular furniture solutions that allow for customization and flexibility in seating arrangements. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity to incorporate cement as a material in the manufacturing process and create unique and durable furniture pieces. - **Architecture and Design:** Designing outdoor spaces with furniture that is both aesthetically pleasing and able to withstand various weather conditions. - **Landscaping and Gardening:** Offering cement furniture as a design element for enhancing outdoor areas and creating cohesive outdoor living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Demure Desert Landscape Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-collection-by-monica-armani.md) - [Brutalist Concrete Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brute-furniture-concept.md) - [Concrete Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancora.md) - [Durable Designer Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r24-collection.md) - [Desert-Inspired Floor Coverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-rug.md) - [Fluid Topographic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-table.md) - [3D-Printed Concrete Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-none.md) - [Plush Sculptural Lounge Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rokko.md) - [Modernist Modular Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dongo-garden-sofa.md)