# Shifting Ribbon Seats The La Bande Statement Piece by Sarah Lovgren By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-bande-statement-piece References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/la-bande-modular-furniture-switches-between-a-seat-and-recliner/) [Modular furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pla-modular-chair) is popping up everywhere of late (more bang for your buck + space-saving designs = a steal), yet I don’t think Trend Hunter has featured such a beautiful furniture design as this La Bande statement piece. Designed by Sarah Lovgren, La Bande converts from a [basic seat to a recliner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-capsule) in no time (check out the gallery above to see what each looks like). While it may be versatile, its key feature is really its [sculptural design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rondin). The La Bande statement piece is one you don't want to pass up on. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modular Furniture:** There is still room for innovation in modularity, possibly in manufacturing process, usage or space optimization. - **Convertible Furnishings:** Combining style and function, there is an opportunity to create convertible furnishings that are not only space savers, but also a statement piece. - **Sculptural Design:** Sculptural design can expand beyond furniture, and could inspire architectural and industrial design with artful and functional approach. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** New opportunities for modular manufacturing and convertible design can disrupt the furniture industry with style and function serving as key drivers for consumer demand. - **Interior Design:** Innovative modular and convertible furnishings that embody both form and function can create disruption in interior design, as consumers seek to create adaptable spaces that match their lifestyle. - **Art and Design:** The marrying of function and artistic design can create disruptive opportunities for artists and designers who want to create sculptural pieces that serve a purpose beyond aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ribbon-Inspired Curvaceous Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ribbon-collection.md) - [Flatpack Ultra-Modular Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-chair.md) - [Versatile Modular Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformer-couch-20.md) - [Ultra-Simple Multifunctional Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chairpf.md) - [Expanding Three-in-One Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expandy.md) - [Adventurous Versatile Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipster-seat.md) - [Rippled Modular Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffa-furniture.md) - [Angular Transforming Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimus-furniture.md) - [Curvaceous Ribbon-Like Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qeeboo-ribbon-armchair.md)