# Papercraft Themed Furniture This Fun Modern Furniture From Cut and Fold Saves Tons of Space By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-09-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-modern-furniture References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/09/cut-fold-furniture-papercraft-creativity.html) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/around/cut-and-fold-fun-modern-furniture?ref=category_recommended) Cut and Fold's fun modern furniture is inspired by paper crafts. Currently seeking finances through crowdfunding site [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flex-furniture), the Flip Shelf and Origami Chair are easy to assemble and provide a space-saving solution. In urban areas, large living spaces are difficult to come by, which is where these creatively crafted furniture pieces come in. Designed by architects Andrea Kordos and Tony Round, the fun modern furniture is made out of [folded plywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldseat). The Flip Shelf is attached to the wall and when raised provides a versatile and functional side table. It also comes with an optional LED light that does wonders for creating ambiance. The Origami Chair has an ergonomic, nest-like structure that fits people with a variety of body types. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Folded Plywood Furniture:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the furniture industry by creating more versatile and space-saving furniture designs. - **Crowdfunding for Furniture:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the finance industry by leveraging crowdfunding platforms to fund the production of creative furniture designs. - **Urban Space Solutions:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the urban planning industry by designing furniture solutions that maximize space in small living areas. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Industry:** Opportunity for the furniture industry to embrace and incorporate folded plywood designs into their product offerings. - **Finance Industry:** Opportunity for the finance industry to explore new models of funding, such as crowdfunding, for innovative furniture designs. - **Urban Planning Industry:** Opportunity for the urban planning industry to incorporate space-saving furniture solutions into their design strategies for urban areas with limited living space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collapsible Outdoor Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-outdoor-furniture.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Adaptive Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture.md) - [Origami-Inspired Seating Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origamiinspired-design1.md) - [Space-Saving Foldable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-desk1.md) - [Flatpack Single-Piece Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaning-chair-set.md) - [Sliding Flatpack Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folio-chair.md) - [Ultra-Minimalist Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notch-folding-chair.md) - [Multifunctional Sleek Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flex-furniture.md)