# Bent Metal Furnishings Kink by Osko and Deichmann is Anything But Straight-Laced By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-03-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kink-by-osko-and-deichmann References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/03/24/kink-by-oskodeichmann/) & [oskodeichmann](http://www.oskodeichmann.com/) There's a new collection called Kink by Osko and Deichmann that will be on display in Berlin soon. The Helmrinderknecht Gallery for Contemporary Design will have all the pieces on display. Each piece in the Kink series uses [tubular steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foln) and pine to create [simple furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-co) that's not so simple to make. Osko and Deichmann has created [amazing furnishings with simple materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silva-collection). Check out their site for more. **Implications** - Consumers desire a way to stand out among their peers. Decorating their homes in a fashion that pushes the limits is an appealing method of doing this. Companies could focus on creating pieces with unconventional designs in order to appeal to those wishing to make a statement. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **Unconventional Design:** Companies could focus on creating pieces with unconventional designs in order to appeal to those wishing to make a statement. - **Personalized Home Decor:** Consumers desire a way to stand out among their peers. Decorating their homes in a fashion that pushes the limits is an appealing method of doing this. - **Sustainable Materials:** Using simple materials like tubular steel and pine in furniture manufacturing can create environmentally friendly designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Companies in the furniture manufacturing industry can explore creating unconventional designs to appeal to consumers looking for unique pieces. - **Home Decor Retail:** Retailers in the home decor industry can cater to consumers looking for personalized and statement-making furniture pieces. - **Eco-friendly Design:** The sustainable materials used in the Kink collection present an opportunity for companies in the eco-friendly design industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Norm-Challenging Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiggle-collection.md) - [Ornamental Functional Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bells-and-whistles-collection.md) - [Elegantly Crafted Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyhole-collection.md) - [Human Form-Inspired Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tube-collection.md) - [Bent Wooden Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pk15.md) - [Unique Burl-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-heston-studio.md) - [Cross-Cultural Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kensaku-oshiro.md) - [Expressive Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bells-whistles.md) - [Sophisticated Modern Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-furniture-design1.md)