# Experimental Furniture Collections Benjamin Hubert Examines the Human Perception of Comfort By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-05-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-collections References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/benjamin-hubert-timber-framework-prop-collection-moroso-05-13-2014/) & [benjaminhubert](http://benjaminhubert.co.uk/case-studies/container/) Furniture collections and comfort don't always go hand in hand unfortunately, so Benjamin Hubert and Moroso have put together a collection based on research about the perception of comfort. The furniture consists of "an armchair, sofa, side table and coffee table," as stated on DesignBoom, and is called the Prop Collection. The timber frame is very prominent in each piece, with [comfortable-looking fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-collections) used for the sitting section. The entire collection is very simplistic, and almost looks like something from the 1950s. Everything was made in a way that's easy to put together, without any crazy manufacturing process (which would probably bring the cost down on the items too). In terms of comfort, people's eyes do not always match the end result of sitting on a sofa, which the designers examine in these furniture collections. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/benjamin-hubert-timber-framework-prop-collection-moroso-05-13-2014/), [benjaminhubert](http://benjaminhubert.co.uk/case-studies/container/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Comfort Perception-based Furniture:** Furniture collections are shifting towards designs based on research about human perception of comfort, presenting the opportunity for further experimentation. - **Simplistic Minimalism:** Simplistic and minimalistic furniture designs are gaining traction, opening the doors to innovative approaches to designs and materials used. - **Affordable Assembly Furniture:** Manufacturers are exploring simple and easy-to-assemble furniture design concepts, providing a cheaper priced yet functional furniture line opportunity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** The furniture industry is presented with opportunities to innovate furniture designs and materials to accommodate the customers' perceptional comfort. - **Home Goods Retail:** Home goods retailers can benefit from experimenting with simplistic and easy-to-assemble furniture concepts, as consumer interest in these styles grows. - **Sustainability:** Furniture manufacturers have the opportunity to incorporate environmentally sustainable materials in their designs, as these styles become more prevalent in today's consumer choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Home Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebound-furniture-collection.md) - [Dynamic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-dixon-fat-and-plump.md) - [Chic Comfortable Furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfortable-furnishings.md) - [Comfort-Focused Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-collection.md) - [Oblong Color-Blocked Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meritalia-morphologica-collection.md) - [Hybrid Sofa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptable-sofa-system.md) - [Ultra-Cozy Contemporary Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-furniture-collection1.md) - [Thoughtful Contemporary Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-pipe.md) - [Bubbly Boucle Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prostoria-buffa-collection.md)