# Expandable Furniture Cube 6 By varkeychaya | Published 2008-04-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-furniture-for-small-parties References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/04/25/the-geometry-of-living/) Designer Naho Matsuno has designed a classic piece of furniture called the **Cube 6** made of birch plywood and maple. The cube unfolds into [six tiny stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-collection-1) that would be ideal when you have a small group of friends pop by one morning and all of them start whining that they want to sit down. The piece was displayed at the [Salone Satellite](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-collection) at the Milan furniture fair. **Implications** - While many consumers have managed to fully recover from the recent economic downturn, a large percentage of the population is still seeking ways to cut down on living expenses. Products that boast a [variety of functions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sisto) will serve as much more efficient and beneficial for the consumers trying to spend less money. Businesses that can provide this type of versatility for consumers will reap the benefits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multi-functional Furniture:** Designing furniture that serves multiple purposes, such as unfolding into different seating options, can provide cost-saving solutions for consumers. - **Space-saving Solutions:** Creating furniture that can be compactly stored or transformed into smaller pieces can cater to the needs of consumers living in small spaces. - **Customizable Furniture:** Offering furniture that can be easily adjusted or rearranged to accommodate different situations and preferences can provide personalized solutions for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can leverage the demand for expandable furniture by incorporating innovative designs and materials. - **Interior Design:** Interior design professionals can utilize expandable furniture options to optimize space and meet the needs of clients with limited space. - **Home Renovation:** Home renovation companies can explore the integration of expandable furniture as part of their solutions to maximize space utilization in homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptive Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture.md) - [Expanding Three-in-One Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expandy.md) - [Ultra-Simple Multifunctional Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chairpf.md) - [Sliding Grid-Affixed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/square-to-square.md) - [Collapsible Outdoor Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-outdoor-furniture.md) - [Multifunctional Sleek Oak Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dice.md) - [Dual-Function Seating Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubik-stool.md) - [Modular Table Seatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-and-chair.md) - [Grow-at-Home Sponge Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sponge-furniture.md)