# Relaxing Recessed Furniture The FOSSA Sofa by Aurelien Barbry Offers Changeable Seating Options By Meghan Young | Published 2011-03-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossa-sofa References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2011/03/17/fossa-by-aurelien-barbry-for-cor/) & [aurelienbarbry](http://www.aurelienbarbry.com/web/product_/_furniture/cor) The seems to be an eclectic element about the FOSSA Sofa that somehow contradicts its streamlined design. A very modern piece of furniture, the eclectic quality seems to come not only from its [different colored cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biboni-sofa), but also from the way they insert interestingly into the couch. It is this recess that allows the FOSSA Sofa to be [incredibly versatile and accommodating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aire-modular) for different relaxing purposes. Designed by French designer Aurélien Barbry for German manufacturer COR, the FOSSA Sofa can be rearranged to become a lounger, couch or even a corner unit. Its recess can also act as a holder for magazines, books or other items that one might use while sitting back on this comfortable sofa. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 47% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Versatile Furniture Design:** Innovative designs that offer multiple functions in one piece of furniture present opportunities for disruption in the furniture industry. - **Modular Seating Options:** Customizable seating options that allow for easy rearrangement can disrupt the traditional sofa market. - **Integrated Storage Solutions:** Furniture designs that incorporate built-in storage can disrupt the home organization and storage industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Innovative furniture designs that challenge traditional seating options can shake up the furniture manufacturing industry. - **Interior Design:** Modular and multi-functional furniture provides opportunity for changes in the interior design industry by allowing for customizable and adaptable spaces. - **Home Organization and Storage:** Furniture designs that include integrated storage solutions provide disruption opportunities in the home organization and storage industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Voluptuous Texture Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bretz-balaao.md) - [Flexible Landscape-Like Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airberg-sofa-collection.md) - [Laidback Modular Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natuzzi-bao.md) - [Interchangeable Cushion Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morfius-modular-furniture.md) - [Modular Minimalist Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zonatta-bumper-sofa.md) - [Modular Sofa Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybla.md) - [Organically Shaped Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repose-sofa.md) - [Organic Contour Couch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siwa-sofa.md) - [Frameless Cozy Modular Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapis-sofa.md)