# Award Worthy Designs Malmsten X Monocle Furniture Wins First Award in 100 Years By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malmsten-x-monocle References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2010/02/monocle_x_malms.php) & [monocle](http://www.monocle.com/) Although this particular brand has been around for quite some time now, it’s only now garnered its first bit of deserved recognition due to its Malmsten x Monocle collaboration. Well, it’s not all about the collab, but it certainly didn’t hurt the situation. The [limited edition Malmsten x Monocle furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-furniture-design) is composed of the Golvlampa Staken lamp and Ovalen IV table. Both are made out of oak and boast [simple yet endearing designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafted-through-time-series). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Collaborative Design:** The Malmsten x Monocle collaboration showcases the potential for partnerships in the design industry. - **Limited Edition Products:** The success of the Malmsten x Monocle furniture highlights the demand for exclusive and unique offerings in the market. - **Minimalist Aesthetics:** The simple and charming designs of the Malmsten x Monocle furniture reflect a growing preference for minimalism in home decor. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can explore collaborations with other brands to create innovative and award-winning products. - **Home Decor:** The success of limited edition pieces like the Malmsten x Monocle furniture presents an opportunity for the home decor industry to cater to the demand for exclusive designs. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate minimalist aesthetics inspired by the Malmsten x Monocle furniture to create modern and stylish living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [History-Honoring Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platane-collection.md) - [Sustainable Cork Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mono-editions.md) - [Classical Elegant Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eriksberg.md) - [Timeless Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeless-furniture-design.md) - [Lightweight Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-furniture.md) - [Luxury Hotel Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aman.md) - [Refined Minimal Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mjlk.md) - [Nature-Inspired Hotel Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eriksberg-collection.md) - [Contemporary Collaborative Luxe Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ann-demeulemeesterserax.md)