# Unobtrusive Versatile Furniture Antoine Lesur's Mister T Design is Minimalist and Rearrangeable By Meghan Young | Published 2012-04-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mister-t References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2012/04/versatile-and-fun-seat-table-footrest-a-case-study-of-good-design.html) & [antoinelesur](http://antoinelesur.com/) Mister T is a piece of furniture that has many functions. Unlike other [modular furniture designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gioco), this unassuming and unobtrusive creation does not change from one obvious object into another. What appears to be a small ottoman, footrest or side table is all those things and more. Conceived by Paris-based designer Antoine Lesur, Mister T has four separate components. Each component can be rearranged or used separately to serve very different purposes. For instance, the cushions can be used just as they are, or placed on top of the wooden base to create a low stool. The tray can transport things or act as a tabletop. Part of the Made in Design collection by French company Oxyo, Mister T boasts a minimalist aesthetic that is easy on the eyes when all together or pulled apart. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modular Furniture Design:** Explore the trend of furniture designs that can be rearranged or used separately for versatile purposes. - **Minimalist Aesthetic:** Discover the trend of furniture designs with a minimalist aesthetic that are visually appealing. - **Multi-functional Furniture:** Embrace the trend of furniture designs that serve multiple purposes, offering convenience and practicality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can adopt modular furniture designs to cater to the demand of versatile and multifunctional products. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can utilize furniture with a minimalist aesthetic to create visually appealing and stylish spaces. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can offer multi-functional furniture items that can enhance both the functionality and the aesthetics of any living space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Simple Multifunctional Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chairpf.md) - [Versatile Modular Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformer-couch-20.md) - [Interchangeable Cushion Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morfius-modular-furniture.md) - [Twin-Piece Modular Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agni-modular.md) - [Angular Transforming Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimus-furniture.md) - [Modular Flatpack Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opoo-multifunctional-furniture.md) - [Modern Multifunctional Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campeggi.md) - [Reversable Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse.md) - [Multifunctional Sleek Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flex-furniture.md)