# Amalgamated Accordion Seating The Mixed-Media Floris Wubben 'No. 3 Bench' By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-12-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floris-wubben-no-3-bench References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/archives/020287.php) & [floriswubben.nl](http://www.floriswubben.nl/meubels) Wood, metal and plastic meld together into the harmonious and one-of-a-kind Floris Wubben 'No. 3 Bench.' The designer has taken formal inspiration from the tree branch's [organic shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass) and devised a detailed structure from [corrugated propylene](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffini) to form the seat of the lounger. An intricate beauty arises from the recurrent puckering of the polymer material against the truly unpredictable natural shape of the bough. The Floris Wubben No. 3 Bench embodies a poetic composure that classifies it between the realms of [functional furniture and aesthetic art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siembra-capsule). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mixed-media Furniture:** The trend of combining multiple materials to create unique pieces of furniture presents opportunities for designers to experiment with new materials and techniques. - **Nature-inspired Design:** Designers taking inspiration from nature can explore new ways to incorporate organic shapes and materials into their designs. - **Functional Art:** The idea of furniture as functional art provides an opportunity for designers to create unique and beautiful pieces that combine aesthetics and functionality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can explore the trend of mixed-media furniture to create unique and visually striking pieces. - **Art and Sculpture:** Artists and sculptors can draw inspiration from nature to create pieces that blur the line between art and function. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate functional art pieces like the Floris Wubben No. 3 Bench into their designs to add a unique touch to any space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Recycled Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bello-bench.md) - [Industrial Wrapped Plywood Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-bench.md) - [Bold Patterned Tubular Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leopard-bench.md) - [Sleek Public Seating Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leftover-bench.md) - [Sculptural Seating Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rondin.md) - [Recycled Resin Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cresta.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Tree-Intertwined Metal Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenir-bench.md) - [Adaptive Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adp-bench.md)